And Don’t Drive Like His Brother.

Posted by Christopher Waldrop

May 11, 2009 | 1 Comment

As a semi-dedicated listener to Car Talk (when I’m in the car, and it’s on, I’m usually listening) and as someone who loves puzzles, I’m always intrigued by the weekly Puzzler. And by “intrigued” I of course mean “completely baffled and unable to come up with the answer until the next week when I may [...]

Here’s Your Chance!

Posted by Christopher Waldrop

March 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

I’m not a writer. At best I’m a critic, but as far as criticism goes, my philosophy is, Those who can, write, those who can’t, criticize. What I really am is a reader. As a reader, I have an interest in seeing new work published, so if you’re a writer and looking for a publisher, [...]

So Long Summer!

Posted by Christopher Waldrop

September 5, 2008 | 1 Comment

It was a time of changes and endings, when what had been green turned red and brown, and what had been blue turned gray–a sad time, because there was no more summer.

–from Oscar Lobster’s Fair Exchange, by George Selden
I’d like to thank everyone who contributed to the Second Annual Just Write Summer Reading Contest, and, [...]

Home Again.

Posted by Christopher Waldrop

August 26, 2008 | 6 Comments

First things first: the deadline for the Second Annual Just Write Summer Reading Contest is rapidly approaching. Check it out! In spite of my flight being rerouted (thanks, Fay) and having to spend six hours in the Atlanta airport I made it home safely, having enjoyed everything from the regular swimming to the monorail rides. [...]

Sunshine State Snafu.

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August 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I was supposed to be in Florida right now, but trust a tropical storm whose name begins with F to force a cancellation of my flight and foul  up my plans. At least Fay only postponed my trip. Soon I’ll be on my way to the Southern part that juts out into the Gulf of Mexico [...]

Do Over.

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July 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Due to an upgrade in our local e-mail system, I’m afraid any entries sent in for the Just Write Summer Reading Contest within the past two weeks have been lost. However I’m also extending the deadline. Entries should now be sent to just-write (at) contentquake.com.
Since this is the second Summer Reading Contest I’ll be drawing two [...]

Hot Contests.

Posted by Christopher Waldrop

June 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Don’t forget to enter the Second Annual Just Write Summer Reading Contest! You could win a free book! Or you could just have an opportunity to share with others what you’re reading! And you’ll make me stop using exclamation points!
The Summer Reading Contest is a strictly random drawing, unlike the New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest. [...]

Summer Reading: The Second Annual Just Write Contest.

Posted by Christopher Waldrop

May 30, 2008 | 1 Comment

It’s time for the Just Write Summer Reading Contest! This summer I’m re-reading Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi. You’re probably familiar with the Disney version, but the original was darker, stranger, and often more frightening than anything Disney would have gotten away with. Instead of opening with Gepetto making a puppet and wishing on a star, [...]

Summer Reading: The Results Are In!

Posted by Christopher Waldrop

July 2, 2007 | 11 Comments

I’d like to thank everyone who submitted their favorite summer reads. The selections were as interesting as they were diverse, and I feel I learned a lot about the community of readers out there (as well as getting some great ideas for summer reading of my own). Here are the books some Just Write readers [...]

Deadline Extended.

Posted by Christopher Waldrop

June 1, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Because of the amazingly underwhelming response to the Just-Write Summer Reading Contest I’m extending the deadline to June 30th, 2007. Maybe you’re wondering what it is, or why I’m doing it. Well, here are some answers:
What is it? Do you have a particular favorite summer book–a book you like to take to the beach, or [...]

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