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Hello 2009!

We are back in the office after a few days off. We spent most of our time reading (the pile of “to-read” books is now a little shorter) and playing new games (Santa was very generous this year). We are now eager to get started on some great new projects! We ended 2008 with the redesign of John Grisham’s site: JGrisham.com, which we are very happy with, and we are looking forward to what 2009 has to offer.

We aren’t the type to set unrealistic resolutions, but this year we do plan to blog more often - and make it interesting. Yes, lots to come!

Jan 5 2009
Lorissa, on the topic of news
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Recently Launched!

It’s been a busy few months and as 2008 draws to a close we still have a few more projects to tie up. In the meantime though, we have recently launched these sites (for more, feel free to browse our portfolio):


RLM PR is a full service PR firm serving clients in a wide range of industries. RLM PR approached us to update their web presence to reflect their professionalism, bold ideas and creative approach. WordPress is used to power the blog and act as the site’s CMS.

James Patterson’s Maximum Read website is targeted at teachers and educators and aimed at helping them encourage children to read. Working with Little, Brown & Company, we developed a fun, easy-to-use website for educators including a message board where they can chat amongst themselves.


Outcasts Unlimited by Warren St. John. A quick micro-site completed for Random House to promote this powerful and inspiring tale.

Dec 11 2008
Lorissa, on the topic of design
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The Golden Notebook Project


The Golden Notebook Project is a really interesting new online experiment. Doris Lessing’s The Golden Notebook has been published, in its entirety, on the site. Over the course of 5-6 weeks (it started yesterday, November 10th) seven women will read the book online and, by commenting in  “the margins”, will discuss the book in detail. Although the “inline” conversations are restricted to these specific seven women, the discussion forum is open to anyone to join in. A really interesting way to start conversations about the book, and perhaps a new way to encourage more readers in general. We are a social bunch, typically, and sometimes the only thing better than a really good book is sharing that book with others.

It will be especially interesting to see how the project evolves, what discussions and ideas are started by the community that gets involved, and what all this may lead to for future online book projects. Definitely a fine project to keep an eye on.

Nov 11 2008
Lorissa, on the topic of news
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Wicked Halloween Game

It’s our favourite time of the year, and to celebrate Halloween we created a new game for your enjoyment.  Your village is under attack by hordes of the undead, and only you, with your trusty catapult, stand to fight them.  Head on over to our games page and give it a try.

Oct 27 2008
Gordon, on the topic of games
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