Hello, history lovers!
Well, what an exciting time it is to be on the internet super-bypass these days, what with some of the finest bloggers out there stretching their virtual legs, and dallying with the printing presses.
The first blog-to-book transfer I recall coming across (not literally, of course) was Tales of Mirth and Woe, by the enigma known as 'Scaryduck'. His fine weblog made the leap from web to page with aplomb, plus he even managed to rope in Neil Gaiman to pen an introduction. I suspect blackmail was involved, personally. Tophole!
Then, the fine fellow known as 'Mr. Biffo' decided to publish a book called Confessions of a Chatroom Freak, following his adventures in cyberspace, masquerading as a lady and confusing the sexed-up inhabitants of numerous chat rooms - cue much hilarity and even some jocularity. Mr. Biffo is embarking on some sort of virtual book tour next month (see details: HERE), where his luscious alter-ego LoopyLisa will be stopping off for a chat with our very own Lord Likely on August 9th. Mark the date in your calendar, people!
Finally, Diesel from the excellent Mattress Police and guardian of Humor-Blogs.com, has just unveiled his own tome, Antisocial Commentary, which is released on August 15th, but you can preorder it right now, and be the coolest kid on the block. I should imagine it will be crammed full of funny, if his blog is anything to go by.
Whew! What a busy lot they are. It makes me wonder if I shouldn't start contemplating transferring his lordship's journals to the printed page as well, so that future generations may learn about how life really was in the Victorian age. Plus, they can learn all sorts of new and exciting swear words. Maybe, one day, I can make that dream come true.
In other news, I have reorganised the links section on Lord Likely's blog, and have put in some all-new links to sites I have recently discovered, and found to be most worthy. Go and have a browse, I am sure you will find something to tantalise your eyeballs.
That is the books and links bits done....sadly, there is no rock and roll. I much prefer Gilbert O'Sullivan.
Until next time, keep historying!
- Prof. Julian Syngen-Smythe.
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Sunday, July 29, 2007
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Wiping Away The Cobwebs
Good evening, history lovers!
Dealing with history means I often have to come into contact with dust and cobwebs, as these things have an alarming tendency to build up around really old things. Take my mother, for example. (I'm joking, mum!)
I recently started cleaning up my study, which has become overrun with dust and cobwebs. It took me several hours, but eventually I had my nice, new study back in full, shiny order.
But I did not stop there. After that, I turned my attention to Lord Likely's blog, which has itself become rather cluttered and messy over the past four months. So, I got out my virtual vacuum cleaner, and my digital duster, and got to work tidying up.
Hopefully, you should notice my efforts. I ditched some graphics, pruned away some buttons to various sites that didn't seem to be doing much for his lordship, retitled some of the sections, added a new section for Likely's other writings for other publications (such as his recent piece for the fuelmyblog) and reorganized the links.
Now, that last bit is important to bear in mind. I have grouped the links into three distinct categories - The Likely Empire, Close Personal Friends and Passing Acquaintances. Basically, the blogs and sites in the first group are blogs that either I, or one of my cohorts, are involved in. The second group is for those people who have either linked to the journals, or who regularly visit and comment, or people who I owe a favour. Finally, 'Acquaintances' is for all those who may have visited, joined his lordship's community on MyBlogLog or Blog Catalog, but who have yet to link to us or comment.
If I have misplaced anyone, let me know and I will correct any errors. Likewise, if you wish to be on Lord Likely's link list, drop me a comment or get in touch in some other form.
Finally, I also added an advert for a book written by fellow blogger, television writer and all-round good egg, Mr. Biffo. Confessions of a Chatroom Freak is available to buy now from all good bookshops, and REALLY good bakeries. Tell them Professor Julian Syngen-Smythe sent you!
Whew! All this tidying has worn me out. I am off for a lie down on my newly dust-free sofa.
Cheerio!
- Julian Syngen-Smythe.
Dealing with history means I often have to come into contact with dust and cobwebs, as these things have an alarming tendency to build up around really old things. Take my mother, for example. (I'm joking, mum!)
I recently started cleaning up my study, which has become overrun with dust and cobwebs. It took me several hours, but eventually I had my nice, new study back in full, shiny order.
But I did not stop there. After that, I turned my attention to Lord Likely's blog, which has itself become rather cluttered and messy over the past four months. So, I got out my virtual vacuum cleaner, and my digital duster, and got to work tidying up.
Hopefully, you should notice my efforts. I ditched some graphics, pruned away some buttons to various sites that didn't seem to be doing much for his lordship, retitled some of the sections, added a new section for Likely's other writings for other publications (such as his recent piece for the fuelmyblog) and reorganized the links.
Now, that last bit is important to bear in mind. I have grouped the links into three distinct categories - The Likely Empire, Close Personal Friends and Passing Acquaintances. Basically, the blogs and sites in the first group are blogs that either I, or one of my cohorts, are involved in. The second group is for those people who have either linked to the journals, or who regularly visit and comment, or people who I owe a favour. Finally, 'Acquaintances' is for all those who may have visited, joined his lordship's community on MyBlogLog or Blog Catalog, but who have yet to link to us or comment.
If I have misplaced anyone, let me know and I will correct any errors. Likewise, if you wish to be on Lord Likely's link list, drop me a comment or get in touch in some other form.
Finally, I also added an advert for a book written by fellow blogger, television writer and all-round good egg, Mr. Biffo. Confessions of a Chatroom Freak is available to buy now from all good bookshops, and REALLY good bakeries. Tell them Professor Julian Syngen-Smythe sent you!
Whew! All this tidying has worn me out. I am off for a lie down on my newly dust-free sofa.
Cheerio!
- Julian Syngen-Smythe.
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