Monthly Archives: March 2010

Object Lesson: Chick Lit

Yes, chick lit.  It is a large enough genre to warrant a dedicated section in most bookstores, a decent amount of academic research and even special university courses, but where did chick lit come from?  What does it mean? And where will it go? Chick Lit Books defines the literary genre as one “mainly written [...]

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Trend Spotter Profile: Richard Watson

Richard Watson is a trend spotting consultant, author and blogger. In addition to publishing “What’s Next,” a detailed trend report on his website, NowandNext.com, Watson is an expert blogger for Fast Company, author of Future Files, and author of Brainmail, a free monthly newsletter about new ideas, innovations and trends, as well as his own blog, What’s Next: Top Trends. Watson also has regular speaking engagements and provides specialized consulting services.

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