No groundhogs in these links, but they’re entertaining nonetheless.

• The story of Amanda Hocking self-publishing success. The future of reading or an exception in literary fame?
• When was the last time you wrote a letter?
• I’m guilty of several of these grammar crimes.
• Are you ready for the Battle of the Books? Don’t worry–you have until March to read any contenders you may have missed
• Getting ready for NESCBWI in Springfield! Anyone else going?
• What is it about those girls in crumbling estates?