So, here I am, blogging from my this crazy little rectangle of fried (and highly arranged) sand. Extremely cool, even if it does leave me without blogging excuse when traveling. More importantly, it gives me a terrific excuse for typoes. Don’t judge me, I’m typing with my thumbs on somerhj g the size of a chicklet.
Am I a hypocrite? I still think the kindle is (mostly) evil.
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June 20, 2009 at 9:45 am
Hannah L.
Yes! I agree! The Kindle IS evil!
June 20, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Julie P.
WHY is Kindle evil? Not that I disagree necessarily. I think it’s aesthetically unpleasing. But why evil?
June 21, 2009 at 4:28 pm
Hannah
Julie: I think Hannah means that it’s evil to your thumbs.
Not BAD, like it won’t hurt your imortal soul to have one. 
Dad has a Netbook, and sometimes I have to use it…..*shudders* The keyboard is SO small! It’s crazy….It must be better than a Kindle, though.
Where are you going on your trip?
June 21, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Julie P.
Okay I get it about Kindle. Haven’t actually tried one. I still like thumbing through actual physical books.
No trips this summer, more’s the pity. I get to stay home on my vacation painting the porch and finishing Anna Karenina, which I never actually read back in college and which I’m now finding I like. A lot. Maybe there is something to that greatest-novel-ever-written buzz.
June 22, 2009 at 2:04 pm
Thomas Fluharty
Dear ND, I discovered your work from a post on Justin Taylor’s blog theologica.blogspot.com. I was so intrigued by your writing style and whimsy that I picked up your book on amazon. I love how you write, IT’s FANTASTIC!!!!! If I were a writer I would want to write like that. My wife and I have our first children’s book coming out in August from Crossway. The book is about the MOOn boasting of his super powers when he really has none. It’s called Fool Moon Rising. All the best my friend your work INSPIRES and ENCOURAGES me. Truly, Thomas Fluharty
June 25, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Lindsey
I licked “TLIT” and it didn’t come off on my hand. I was disappointed. Now the page is all wrinkly.
June 27, 2009 at 8:46 pm
Jeffrey Miller
I love your books!!!! I can’t wait for the next 100 cupboards book to come out. I’m 11 and want to be a writer one day and have found your writing advice very helpful. I live in Kallispell, Montana a few hours from you.I love your blog and eagerly await new info on your new book. I love your suspence and hope you make your new story as creepy as the last.
Your devoted fan,
J.D.Miller
Ps Caleb is my favorite character
June 29, 2009 at 12:38 am
admin
Lindsey,
Sorry about the ink. But you’re still wiser than you were (and perhaps more cynical).
Jeffrey,
Glad you liked DF. And yes, The Chestnut King is a little more intense and (I’m told) creepier.
Thomas,
Thanks for the comment, and best of luck with your book. I’ll look for it.
All,
I will now have to say something more official about the Kindle. But not just yet. Rain-check, Procrastination Station, etc.
Cheers,
NDW
June 30, 2009 at 10:21 am
Hannah L.
*Laugh* I was being facetious. I don’t like the idea of the Kindle because I’m an Old-Fashioned Girl, and I like my books to be BOOKS, made out of PAPER and INK. Some digital things are fine, but when they start transforming my books…
June 30, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Stephanie
Finally! Someone who agrees with me about that fiendish Kindle! Anything that aims to replace books is definitely evil. But iPhones are cool.
July 2, 2009 at 12:34 pm
Hannah L.
Stephanie, I have REALLY enjoyed reading your blog, and I commented and sent you a PM.
Good to find a kindred spirit!
~Hannah
July 1, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Christopher
I know this is an old post, but I just would like to say that the Kindle app is NOT evil at all. Just my opinion.