The iPhone was a sexy beast. I was willing to do anything to have it. Even risk arrest by the Irony Police. Or close enough. I… The post My iPhone and the Irony Police appeared first on mark a. rayner.
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mark a. rayner: Introducing Re-Creative, a podcast about creativity and the art that inspires it
After years of threatening, I’ve finally started a podcast: Re-Creative. Actually, that’s not really true. My co-host, Joe Mahoney, is really the one to credit… The post Introducing Re-Creative, a podcast about creativity and the art that inspires it appeared first on mark a. rayner.
Continue readingmark a. rayner: Creativity, A Short and Cheerful Guide
“Anyone can be creative!” This happy idea is the central thesis of John Cleese’s pithy treatise on how to be creative. The book really is… The post Creativity, A Short and Cheerful Guide appeared first on mark a. rayner.
Continue readingmark a. rayner: Advice for Writers: 15 Cheeky Quotes
Here’s fifteen of my favorite bits of advice for writers, from a collection of writers I admire. You’ll note there’s not a single bit of… The post Advice for Writers: 15 Cheeky Quotes appeared first on mark a. rayner.
Continue readingmark a. rayner: 10 Mind-Blowing Reads About the Multiverse
In a real sense, you could argue that every book is another reality. The best of them certainly feel like self-contained worlds, and when you… The post 10 Mind-Blowing Reads About the Multiverse appeared first on mark a. rayner.
Continue readingmark a. rayner: What is indie publishing? And should you care?
These are two excellent questions, but if you’re a reader, the second question is the one that really matters the most. Do you need to… The post What is indie publishing? And should you care? appeared first on mark a. rayner.
Continue readingmark a. rayner: Launch day reviews of Alpha Max
Launch day is always a nail-biting affair. So, in an attempt to keep a skein of control on this thing, I thought I’d list the… The post Launch day reviews of Alpha Max appeared first on mark a. rayner.
Continue readingmark a rayner: Greed is . . . not-so-good
On Tumblr, the kids are calling it “late-stage capitalism.”* Unlike other late-stage diseases – syphilis springs to mind — there is still hope for saving… Continue ReadingGreed is . . . not-so-good The post Greed is . . . not-so-good appeared first on mark a rayner.
Continue readingmark a rayner: Coda: The Skwib Goes Eerily Quiet
Usually, this is the last thing you see. Then something bad happens. The Skwib will return on June 29th. I just need to recharge my insanity suit. Until then, feel free to browse the archives, check out one of my books, or check out Alltop for other mental drivel.
Continue readingmark a rayner: Reservoir Clowns
I’m sure Quentin Tarantino isn’t thinking of a remake, but if he did this, it would be TERRIFYING. Alltop is the Harlequin of humor aggregators. Photo by drewlevy
Continue readingmark a rayner: Fridges with the Internet
An excellent question. Not sure if you need to write a whole book about it, but it makes a nice backdrop. Alltop cannot lie. It loves big backdrops.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: A day with clowns
A day with clowns, a photo by flavita.valsani on Flickr.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Ask General Kang: If I say I’m going to be there, but then I don’t show up, does that make me a ‘douche-bag’?
Yes. Yes, it does. If you say you are going to be there, but then never turn up, then you are a wanker, pure and simple. Unless you have a good excuse, of course. It’s best to make them as … Continue reading →
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Happy New Year’s!
Happy New Years all! And thanks to The Cartoon Blog for the cartoon. Alltop is always new and funny.
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Dr. Tundra enters a bar …
Dr. Tundra enters a bar and orders a drink. The bar has a robot bartender, with great drink-making and conversational algorithms, but no facial or voice-recognition software. The robot serves him a perfectly prepared Peyote Sling, and then asks him: … Continue reading →
Continue readingmark a rayner | scribblings, squibs & sundry monkey joys: Clown Apocalypse: Beach Happies
Of course, many people had been going about their day-to-day business when they were afflicted by the Bozo Virus. Some were at work, some at home, but some had been on holiday when the plague struck. They showed all the … Continue reading →
Continue readingThe Skwib: Troy and Abed — Christmas Infiltration
Alltop enjoys “infiltrating” your funny bone.
Continue readingThe Skwib: Clowns ARE scary!
Clowns ARE scary!, a photo by Phil Kneen(www.philkneen.com) on Flickr.
Continue readingThe Skwib: Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em
Untitled, a photo by Foxtongue on Flickr. This cocky little duo signifies that The Skwib will be re-running good stuff from the archives for the next few weeks, while I attempt, once again, to write 50,000 words during the month of November. I have been successful once, but the fact that I’m already about 8,000 […]
Continue readingThe Skwib: Jerry Seinfeld on Halloween
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