You should check out Dan Wickett's Emerging Writers Network--he's declared May as Short Story Month. Every day, he's going to blog about three short stories: click here.

Sinful Reading?: click here.

Rick Moody makes some musical recommendations: click here.

An interview with Elizabeth Strout: click here.

"The Reality of a Times Bestseller": bestselling author Lynn Viehl posts--and explains--her royalty statement. Click here.

"Adult Readers in the Kids' Section": click here.

"America's Newest Profession: Bloggers for Hire": click here.