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news and notes:lawent, inkwood books’ birthday celebration

• Oregon author Louie Lawent (Gerty the Pig) wrote to let me know about his new book The Louie/God Interviews (What The Big Fella Really Thinks About Man And The Universe). “Are the days of “God speaks to Man” a relic of the past? Not according to Louie Lawent, who at the turn of the new millennium landed a series of exclusive interviews with The Supreme Being. Louie grills God about his checkered career, but it’s done benignly and a frustrated Creator makes a good case for himself - well, most of the time. The interviews cover biblical happenings, His propensity to smite, evolution, pop culture, and a God who believes He’s the victim of a disinformation campaign. It’s The Far Side meets The Thinker meets The Frat Boy. A God who considered creation ‘a good day in the hood.’ What Hollywood director would God choose to direct his life story? What part do the Three Stooges play in the Rapture? What about his pet peeves? How do Americans amaze God? What’s his favorite political joke? Did the aliens really land at Roswell?” The Louie/God Interviews (What The Big Fella Really Thinks About Man and the Universe) is available at Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and other bookstores. Visit Louie online at www.myspace.com/LouieLawent.
• From Inkwood Books via email: “As a thank you to our INKWOOD REGULARS*, enjoy a 20% discount all day on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 2-4. As always, this includes all books, cards, calendars and anything else on hand (except giftcards, Regulars memberships, and sale items), but does not include special orders. Plan for early holiday purchases and enjoy our usual free gift wrap and assistance with selections. Every hour we’ll have a different special - from 25% off books with colors in the title to buy 2 American authors and get one foreigner for free, or whatever strikes our fancy. So stop by often… (*Not Regular yet? This is a good time to join to enjoy this sale, as well as 10% off for a full 12 months. Only $15 with no card to carry and other benefits, too.) SIXTEEN CANDLES: We’ll be serving cake at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 2, and staying open til 9, with live music and refreshments. We hope you’ll stop by to celebrate with us and let us thank you for 16 years of support.” Visit them online at www.inkwoodbooks.com.