Maidens Who Don't Float

Of Indecisiveness and Toe Cleavage

scs — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 02:40:08 +0000

Here’s some new humor on McSweeney’s, Goldilocks Reviews the Sunshine Mary Jane Pump on Zappos. Warning: some woodland creatures do have potty mouths.

Goodreads Reviewers Critique My Wednesday

scs — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:57:47 +0000

“I like the premise of her Wednesday, but I don’t think she really followed through.”

“Repetitive! She has two kids. They eat a lot. We understood that the first time.”

“She kind of fizzled out halfway through and I had to force myself to get through the rest of the afternoon.”

“What’s with that recurring motif of her walking into a room and forgetting why she’s there?”

“The UPS guy’s storyline was totally unresolved.”

“Ugggh. The diaper changing! I could only handle those in small doses.”

“That scene where the baby whipped a toy truck at her head? LOL!!”

“Too many crayons.”

“Some parts were good. Ice cream! But other parts were just blah. Who cares about a stopped-up sink?”

“It should have been about half the length it was.”

“I wanted it to be more like Ian McEwan’s Saturday.”

“Her Wednesday looks so funny. I think I’ll reserve it at the library.”

“Loved it!!!!!! Can’t wait to see what she does with Thursday.”

“Why not Tuesday?”

From B&N: How did the book get that cover?

scs — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:47:48 +0000

Have you judged “Ophelia” by its cover? If you’ve ever wondered why a pig was hanging out with Poe and Hemingway…Here’s your answer.

The Social Network, NPR and Ophelia

scs — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:34:49 +0000

With the arrival of “The Social Network,” NPR’s All Things Considered has brought back Facebook Hamlet and given it the full Shakespearean treatment. Zounds!

Hamlet, the iPad app?

scs — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:11:07 +0000

Here’s another mention on The New Yorker’s Book Bench. Also, happy birthday Hamlet (Facebook News Feed Edition)! It turns 2 today.

Hamfest!

scs — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:23:05 +0000

The Folger Shakespeare Theatre will be celebrating everything Hamlet this spring…and “Maidens” is included! Join us (for free) at the Folger May 21st at 6:30 pm, where I’ll be reading from and discussing the book before a performance of the play. There are several other Hamfest events, including a discussion of the film Discovering Hamlet with Sir Derek Jacobi and Richard Clifford. Here’s more from the Washington Post.

Funny for the Cold

scs — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:47:32 +0000

Somehow, in the middle of trying to stay warm, I’ve neglected to link to some new, fresh humor. So, here goes…On Slate, “The Disgraced-Public-Figure Holiday Form Letter.” And on McSweeney’s, “Mom Takes Children’s Songs Literally.” Hope you laugh enough to get at least slightly toasty.

We Have Winners!

scs — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:28:20 +0000

Thank you all so much for entering the holiday giveaway and contest. Winners are after the jump.

It was great to see what people came up with. I can’t believe how many holiday “classics” I hadn’t even considered: “The Gift of the Magi,” “Home Alone,” the “regifting” episode of Seinfeld. Not to mention all of the Facebook conventions you managed to work in: we had a lost Grinch wandering onto your farm in Whoville, a Nutcracker getting promoted to Level 90 in Mouse Wars, and a Mouse not attending the event “The Night Before Christmas.”

So here are the winners! I’ve listed whatever name I’ve been given and where the entry was found (this website, Twitter or the Facebook fan page). Remember, we had 10 signed books in the giveaway and then three entries that received top honors. I’ll be e-mailing/messaging all of the winners shortly to find out the best way to get your books to you. For the gift cards, I have to say it was so hard to narrow it down to three! As you can see from the entries on this site alone, there were many, many great ones.

The winners of the Amazon gift cards and supreme Facebook Lit parody-ability honors go to:

Third Place: Carla Garnett (Facebook)

Rudolph says for the last time, it’s not H1N1, it’s not the cold and it’s not the eggnog! It’s just always naturally red! He cannot, however, speak for that jolly old elf.
Comment: St. Nick admits cheeks like roses and nose like a cherry may seem
incriminating, but takes a fifth, er THE Fifth…The Fifth, as in amendment…

Second Place: Elliespen (site)

Daddy posted something on Mommy’s wall:
“So who’s this guy in the red suit I hear you’ve been kissing?”

First Place: Yoshi M (site)

Dasher poked Rudolph
Dancer poked Rudolph
Prancer poked Rudolph
Vixen poked Rudolph
Comet poked Rudolph
Cupid poked Rudolph
Donner poked Rudolph
Blitzen poked Rudolph

Rudolph is no longer attending the event “Reindeer Games”

Winners of the drawing for signed books:

Samantha L (site)
Kari Stuart (Twitter)
Sam Horowitz (site)
Aly J (site)
Philipp Goedicke (Facebook and Twitter)
AustinAni (Twitter)
Sarah Twilley (Facebook)
Jamie M (site)
Kerri (site)
Rob LaVohn (site)

Thanks again for participating and have wonderful holidays!

An ‘Early Show’ and ‘O’-approved Great Gift

scs — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:01:20 +0000

The book showed up on The Early Show on CBS this morning (seen here in the company of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and Harry Smith’s tie), as part of a holiday book gift guide from O, The Oprah Magazine’s book editor, Sara Nelson. For “young hip readers”! See her full list here.

Announcing the ‘Ophelia’ Holiday Book Giveaway & Contest

scs — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:38:09 +0000

UPDATE: It’s the last week of the contest! We’ve had some great entries so far. Please get yours in by Dec. 11, 2009!

Ever wonder what Frosty the Snowman would say on Facebook? Put on your magic hat, get creative and win the book and much more. See details here.