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Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist is being made into a movie starring Michael Cera and Kat Dennings. I read this book while I was in labor with Baba O’Riley - so I’m totally doing the happy dance that it’s being made into a film. 

We’ve had a cancellation for the large ad space for December 2007. December 1-15 and 16-31 are now available, and you can book one or both two-week sessions. The fee is $75 for two weeks, or $125 for the whole month. Design services available as usual. Complete details available on our advertising info page.

First Come, First Served. Email asap.

UPDATED TO ADD: TAKEN.

Madeleine L’Engle has passed away at the age of 88. (Hat tip: Lucinda for the article).

One of my favorite quotes on being a grown-up comes from L’Engle, and I’ve seen it reproduced so many times, including in this week’s pages of my agenda:

When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability… To be alive is to be vulnerable.

Thanks for the wonderful stories, ma’am. You’ll be missed.

Update: The NY Times obituary is also online.

Why do we have a Facebook Group?

a) Because Candy was trying to procrastinate on doing some actual writing.

b) Because we’re Interweb whores

c) Because we hate puppies.

d) Comedy fourth option.

Anyway, check it out and join it, if you’re so inclined. We’re not sure what we’re going to do with it yet, but the short answer for now is “Not a whole hell of a lot.”

I hit Newark Airport and turned on my phone to find an email from a book buyer for a Big Huge Honking Store. The email confirms that according to this buyer’s source at Hachette, the Evanovich/Cannell novel No Chance has ‘no chance’ of being published. The book has been canceled with no date for rescheduling.

Whoa. Dude. Wonder what happened? People who were looking forward to that book are going to be mighty bummed out.

UPDATED TO ADD:

Sarah at MediaBistro’s GalleyCat got the confirmation from Janet Evanovich, who cited scheduling problems. They still have an active partnership, says Evanovich, which should certainly soothe those who were looking forward to this book.