Monthly Archives: August 2010

Wordnik Likes My “Halter-Top”

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Meakin Armstrong

I wrote a story called “Power Ballad” a while back. I wrote it as a joke, really: it’s about a guy trying to pick up a  heavily tattooed woman.  .  . in a haltertop. I’d spelled it, “haltertop,” but my … Continue reading →

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Writing on Deadline, Using Google Maps

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Meakin Armstrong

Under deadline, there just isn’t time to be uninspired. I’m writing a dynamic, online piece that’s about some 25 restaurants in six different cities. Aimed at the business traveler, it uses Flash and it’s all linked to Google Maps. When … Continue reading →

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Wi-Fi: Shutting It Off in the Coffeehouses?

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Meakin Armstrong

According to The Los Angeles Times, some coffeehouses are shutting off the Wi-Fi. Is that a trend? If true, I’ve mixed feeling about it. At my local coffeehouse, it’s hard to get a seat because of the study hall atmosphere. … Continue reading →

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New Fiction on Guernica

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Meakin Armstrong

I’m not sure how many fiction pieces I’ve edited at Guernica–maybe about 100 (an exhausting thing to contemplate). This week, we have Leora Skolkin-Smith’s short story, “The Fragile Mistress,” which is an excerpt from the novel of the same name. … Continue reading →

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