Huck Beard
@huckbeard.bsky.social
Writer, editor, lotsa tattoos, overachiever (between naps), pognophile, PWD dad, Pittsburgher, he/him.
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Good! I’ve always thought it odd that book covers are littered with blurbs.
Simon & Schuster's flagship imprint is going to get rid of those little quotes from other authors on the back and front. I'm torn, having been a bookseller, a book reviewer and having been asked to write many blurbs. I'm also on holiday so I can't columnise on it, so here's a 🧵 instead.
Why Simon & Schuster’s Flagship Imprint Won’t Require Blurbs Anymore
In a decision some might call “stunning” or a “tour-de-force,” new S&S publisher Sean Manning has decided to no longer require authors to obtain blurbs for their books. Here’s why.
www.publishersweekly.com
January 31, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Good! I’ve always thought it odd that book covers are littered with blurbs.
If you voted for or support this pos, who is blaming Democrats and diversity hiring for the air disaster … then there is no room for you in my life.
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Was he grave, sombre, the consoler-in-chief? Are you kidding – this is Trump — Guardian US
Hours after the Washington plane crash, the president’s desire to politicise tragedy was breathtaking in its audacity
apple.news
January 31, 2025 at 1:33 AM
If you voted for or support this pos, who is blaming Democrats and diversity hiring for the air disaster … then there is no room for you in my life.
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Team Kat! Team Kat! Team Kat!
I’m trying to start posting here more often! Very excited to announce my most recent client, @huckbeard.bsky.social with his gorgeous literary historical fiction! Can’t wait to get his manuscripts into editors’ hands! 🤩
#WritingCommunity #writers #TeamKat @therightsfactory.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity #writers #TeamKat @therightsfactory.bsky.social
January 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Team Kat! Team Kat! Team Kat!
Just saw that the Village People will perform at next week’s inauguration.
Talk about betraying your fan base for a few $$ and a few moments of relevance.
Talk about betraying your fan base for a few $$ and a few moments of relevance.
January 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Just saw that the Village People will perform at next week’s inauguration.
Talk about betraying your fan base for a few $$ and a few moments of relevance.
Talk about betraying your fan base for a few $$ and a few moments of relevance.
So happy to announce that I’m now represented by @literarykat.bsky.social at @therightsfactory.bsky.social ! Match made in heaven. Looking forward to great things!
December 14, 2024 at 2:56 AM
So happy to announce that I’m now represented by @literarykat.bsky.social at @therightsfactory.bsky.social ! Match made in heaven. Looking forward to great things!
Calling my grammar nerds: I saw these instructions on a laundry box:
“For laundry use only. Use with detergent.”
I know the second “use” is a verb. Would the first “use” be a verb too? A noun? A gerund? Object of a preposition?
No wonder I can’t get the laundry done.
“For laundry use only. Use with detergent.”
I know the second “use” is a verb. Would the first “use” be a verb too? A noun? A gerund? Object of a preposition?
No wonder I can’t get the laundry done.
November 26, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Calling my grammar nerds: I saw these instructions on a laundry box:
“For laundry use only. Use with detergent.”
I know the second “use” is a verb. Would the first “use” be a verb too? A noun? A gerund? Object of a preposition?
No wonder I can’t get the laundry done.
“For laundry use only. Use with detergent.”
I know the second “use” is a verb. Would the first “use” be a verb too? A noun? A gerund? Object of a preposition?
No wonder I can’t get the laundry done.
Writers and readers, let’s be friends! Vague announcement coming soon!
November 22, 2024 at 2:56 AM
Writers and readers, let’s be friends! Vague announcement coming soon!