ABOUT US Snortyville has two webmasters:  J, a bird of many talents with a keen interest in computers, pop culture,  and current events; and K who likes Books, How-tos, and turtles.

Both of us read as fast and as much as we can while indulging our hunger for movies, pop culture, and surfing the internet.

Our other websites include:

• The Connection, a Blog:  Experience the rarified life of a software engineer.
• Impatient Reader: Reviews of Prize-winning Books in general fiction, mystery fiction, science fiction, and fantasy.
• The Ornate Bird Garden:  backyard gardening, wild birds, and box turtles
• The Ornate Blog: an informal blog about the critter escapades in the backyard.

We formed Snortyville in October 2006. How did our website get its name?  Most cockatoos have a repertoire of expressive sounds and vocalizations, but none more comical than the “snorty sound” made when excited, startled, or just doing a big leg-and-wing stretch. If we can ever capture this elusive noise into a sound file on this page, we will do so.

We would love to hear from you!  Send comments or questions to

LINKS

Cinescape - Now called “Mania”. A bit commercial, but still a good source of information on science fiction and fantasy media of all types.

Honolulu Traffic Cam for those of you obsessed with the lifeblood of the city...

http://www.lisashea.com/ A fascinating, eclectic site stuffed with an amazing variety of topics.

http://www.lostsoulcompanion.com/ On creativity and creative types as society’s outsiders.

MDB - The Internet Movie Database. The first and still the best source of information about movies, actors, and the minutiae of movie production.

Sand Castles.  For all your sand-castle needs.

Obsidian Bookshelf. Reviews of gay-themed fiction. Also see their blog.

Website of Mary Reed and Eric Mayer, the authors of the award-winning John the Eunuch historical mystery series. Their website includes essays, games, a newsletter, and an extensive list of promotional freebies!

Cozy Mystery List: A Guide to Cozy Mystery (and Other Favorite) Books and DVDs. Alphabetical/Chronological Authors & Books, Holiday Mysteries, Mystery Awards, and More!