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Bethanne Patrick

LitLaugh: "How Green Was My Galley"
March 12, 2008

I usually read PW online, now; it's not a conscious eco-move. It's just more convenient that way. I firmly believe that the biggest steps towards making our planet better for all species will involve finding ways to make things more convenient for humans -- we're stubborn like that.

So this PW Soapbox by Laurence Hughes made me laugh: "When you told me that the finished book would be printed entirely on recycled paper, I was ecstatic. I just wish you had mentioned that the paper would be produced by pulping the entire inventory of my previous book....Don't get me wrong, the environment's great, but I'd hunt whales with a plutonium harpoon if I thought it would sell books."

That rueful laugh you hear is one of recognition from the entire publishing industry.

Posted by Bethanne Patrick on March 12, 2008 | Comments (4)

March 12, 2008
In response to: LitLaugh: "How Green Was My Galley"
Sara commented:

Brilliant!

March 12, 2008
In response to: LitLaugh: "How Green Was My Galley"
Kevin A. Lewis commented:

As comic soapbox entries go, that was one of the best-I'd say more, but I'm busy petioning our local city council to do something about the greenhouse gas emissions from our local barbecue joint...

March 12, 2008
In response to: LitLaugh: "How Green Was My Galley"
amy@wozabooks.com commented:

Bethanne: I have been so overworked lately I haven't had time to read your blog, but I tuned in again tonight and what a great reward. You made me laugh! Amy

March 17, 2008
In response to: LitLaugh: "How Green Was My Galley"
Bethanne commented:

Hey Amy! Great to "see" you here. Glad I gave you a laugh.