by Bret

Yolo, Oh no! #YOLO Deemed offensive to Buddhists

The latest internet controversy surrounds a Buddhist outcry against the term ‘#YOLO’.

 

The hashtag has sparked outrage from pacifists all over the world, potentially harming their chances of reaching Nirvana.

Hashtags are a way of marketing everyday speech on the viral online time toilet ‘Twitter’. YOLO is an acronym for ‘You Only Live Once’, a sentiment popularised by those irritatingly busy people who are always on about the importance of using your precious time wisely, while also inexplicably being on social media.

Broken Sword returns for a fifth adventure!

The news is out; Broken Sword, a series close to the hearts of many point-n-click pros, has returned.

 

This title, called ‘The Serpent’s Curse Episode One’ is now available on Steam and GOG for £18.99. In fact, it’s knocked down to £15.19 on Steam until the 13th December.

The Firebird FREE weekend!

Hello sailors and sailettes!

 

If the headline was too obtuse for you, basically, The Firebird is free this weekend. In my own little ‘Black Friday’ giveaway, the novella is 0p from Friday 29th to Sunday 1st, on Amazon. Ebook only, I’m afraid!

Here is a link.

Please do grab a copy while it costs nowt! You might like it, or not. You might never get around to it. In any case, it’s a big help to a struggling novice writer to have those all-important Amazon rankings (and reviews even more so!). Check out the existing reviews if you’re undecided.

That’s all she wrote. The Firebird is a fable, an original folklore tale based on traditional elements from Slavic folklore. The style of writing is heavily angled towards that, with loaded symbolism and formal sentences. Don’t worry, it’s not archaic. It’s fun. Especially if you like a strong female character with a penchant for hunting.

Have a good weekend, everyone!