What's a wovel? It is a serialized web novel with "branch points" at the end of each installment whereby readers can influence the course of the next installment. Here is an article about Underland Press' exemplary web novel, called "FirstWorld," having Monday updates. The first installment has been posted with the next due on December 12.

Nearly free stuff: according to Publishers Weekly, Orbit is offering $1 eBooks on a rotating basis to promote their print and digital lists. The eBooks are offered through onedollarorbit.com and other partners.