The last 20 images posted at LiveJournal (via Tayari Jones)

Friend of RotR Jennifer Weiner will be hosting a live chat on Wednesday at 12:30 PM. She’ll also be conducting a lecture and book signing at the Salem Public Library at 7 PM on March 16. Do check it out if you can. Ms. Weiner is always good for some reliable laughs.

The Storysouth Million Writers Award Notable Stories of 2005 have been announced. Congratulations to Sarah for her nominated story. Other notable entries: Gina Frangello’s “How to Marry a W.A.S.P.,” Jim Ruland’s “On a Clear Day You Can See Scotland,” Cory Doctorow’s “I, Robot,” Rudy Rucker’s “The Men in the Back Room,” Richard Grayson’s “Three Scenes from My Life (With Special Guest Star Truman Capote,” Felicia Sullivan’s “Night Work,” Daniel Olivas’ “Hit,” and Kirby Gann’s “Tether.”

• Jeff VaderMeer, inclduing an overview of Austin bats!
• Felicia Sullivan.
• To shit talk the man further, Stone Cold Poetry Bitches, bitch!
• Photos from Zachary Schomburg.
• A full report to come from Adam Clay.
• Best AWP Photo?
• Reb Livingston on reactions to her Bedside Guide cover.
• The best part of AWP? Sitting around with a bunch of random men, apparently.
• Various posts from Shanna Compton.
• Man, I’m going to have to go next year. Looks like much fun was had!

[UPDATE: And a blog panel summation from Mr. Cheney.]

[UPDATE 2: The indefatigable Mr. Wickett has a sampling of responses from many.]

New Scientist: “Long-term users of marijuana gradually become worse at learning and remembering things, a new study suggests.”