For your new I-Reader -- COYOTE UGLY -- short stories by Pati Nagle

Our press release from Book View Cafe follows, but I wanted to get to the heart of the subject. I haven't read this particular collection, but I've read Pati's novelette in THE SHADOW CONSPIRACY, BVC's steampunk anthology. And even though I don't read a lot of short works, I'm looking forward to this collection. Pati writes with a grace and smooth command of the language that many writers envy. And you'll get an award-nominated story in here as well, "Coyote Ugly."

What's not to like? And attractively priced! So -- give the gift of short stories with that Kindle or Nook, because our e-books work fine with those platforms. Simply set up a subscription for the book in the receiver's name, and download the format to your computer for transfer to that holiday gift.

Book View Café Releases Pati Nagle's COYOTE UGLY

COYOTE UGLY and Other Tales (Collection)
Pati Nagle
December 21, 2010
$2.99
ISBN: 978-1-61138-033-0

From the dark depths of the past to the bright hopes of the future, Pati Nagle’s stories range across the palette of human emotion. Named for her Theodore Sturgeon Award Finalist story, Coyote Ugly includes fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery, and a few surprises. The rhythms, colors, and flavors of New Mexico enrich many of the stories. Curl up with this collection and your favorite hot cuppa, and prepare to escape the ordinary.

http://www.bookviewcafe.com/index.php/Nagle-Coyote-Ugly

Time to go back to a real filibuster?

From the Daily Kos:

In the movies, in order to filibuster, Senators have to stand in the Senate and make their case to the American people. But in the modern Senate, a filibuster takes no such act of principle or courage. Senators can filibuster simply by placing a phone call to a clerk and heading off to dinner!

This January 5th, we have a chance to change the rules of the Senate, and make Senators engage in an all night talk-a-thon in order to block legislation or nominations. The key is to adopt new rules on the first day the Senate convenes next year, when only a simple majority of Senators is required for a change in Senate rules.

I've joined with Senators Jeff Merkley and Tom Udall, who are fighting with some dedicated colleagues to make this happen. To get across the finish line, they need to get as many people as possible to show their support for making the filibuster real. You can do so by signing the petition Daily Kos has created:

http://campaigns.dailykos.com/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=17