Visiting a bookstore

It's been a little while since I had the chance to visit a bookstore and just buy some books. But here's what I came home with today.

Bruce Campbell is one of my favorite b-movie actors. I'm really looking forward to reading this particular book.

But I also bought a few more books as well. I found myself somewhat fascinated with some of the selections in the cultural studies area of the bookstore, and here's what I came home with.


As I've always been fascinated with Asian culture and languages, I thought this might be a very interesting book to pick up as well. We're living in a time where cultural stereotypes are being challenged and turned on their head. I thought it would be an interesting book to read while examining just how those stereotypes are changing, while others are being strengthened at the behest of those needing to change them.

Several other books I picked up include the 2007 editions of both the Novel & Short Story Writer's Market and Guide to Literary Agents. I also picked up this interesting new book called Reading Like A Writer: A Guide for People Who Love Books And For Those Who Want To Write Them. Figure I can never have too many books that support the writing lifestyle, even if I keep feeling like it's just not happening for me.


My first week
The first week went somewhat okay. I find myself a lot busier than I was at WMU, aside from the last year there which seemed to be the year of hell. My schedule is completely filled, and I just don't seem to be able to do anything more. I'd like to actually find a girlfriend one of these days, but I keep realizing that I have so little time. It's kind of frustrating.

It looks like most of the administrative stuff is taken care of, although there are so many loose ends that still need to be tied up, and I find myself sometimes overwhelmed because I can't remember what all of those loose ends are. I'm teaching three days a week, coaching three times a week, attending class two days a week and every few weekends I'll need to go to a tournament to coach on the team (and judge rounds).

With all of this, I intend to work on To Touch the Unicorn and get it ready for sending out for publication. Fun, fun, fun!

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