James Scott

LINWOOD, N.C. — Summer may be best known for its warmth and mugginess... but it's also infamous for its swarms and bugginess. One of the many pests that flaunt their dastardly wings and buzz around the Carolinas is the mayfly. If you've ever driven or wal... See more

Ballroom culture remains loud and proud here in Central Texas with the fifth annual incarnation of the Majestic Ball. Created by the Paramount Theatre’s Ryan Thompson, the Ball is a party packed with queer POC talent. That includes Austin’s own Diamond Di... See more

GREENSBORO, N.C. — The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season officially started at the stroke of midnight on June 1st, but that doesn't mean the second-largest ocean in the world awakens all at once. In fact, June only makes up about 3% of all tropical activity ... See more

A couple of items from the trad side of the business. Book Sales Down From Publishers Weekly: Unit sales of print books had a slow start in 2026, according to data from Circana BookScan. Total unit sales fell 3.1% compared to a year ago for the quarter en... See more

Sheesh! With over 4,000,000 books (mostly indie) published last year, how the ever-loving heckfire does an author hope to get noticed, let alone make any lettuce at this gig? I recall two historical events converging at around the same time—the explosive ... See more