Here are a few stories to read this Monday morning.

• It’s not just you; no one knows how marketing works. (I describe marketing as magic – literally casting a spell on peoples minds. Basically I am saying I have no idea how it works.)
• Old blogs used to die and be brought back by shady folks using ghost-written blog posts. Now those same shady people are using AI-generated spam for content.
• I recently learned of a site which has a map showing more indie bookstores than you could visit in a lifetime.
• Here’s a fascinating list of books whose author’s regret writing.
• Audible announced a new royalty model.
• Check out this video of vintage pencil sharpeners.

P.S. This coming weekend I will be at Imaginarium in Louisville, KY. You can find me in the dealers room, and on panels, so be sure to say hello if you see me.