Where Author Insecurity Comes From

Yesterday, I came across a New York Times article talking about how Writer’s Cramp: In the E-Reader Era, a Book a Year Is Slacking. I do think the article is worth a read, but only if you are thinking about how you want to build or alter your career. If not? If you’re solid? Articles […]

New Glasses and Bats

Dropping you a quick note today so you can see my new specs! Also: I made a new friend at the Wisconsin Bat Festival. Hee. I don’t think my kitty cares. Mood: Feisty Caffeinated Beverages Consumed: THREE OH THREE Work-Out Minutes Logged Yesterday: Walk In My Ears: Harry Potter Game Last Played: Battle Nations Movie […]

Training and the Trust Required

Today I begin training in multiple spheres. Will require long hours, lots of concentration, and a walk uphill in the snow without boots. Am I ready for it? You bet! What does it require? Trust in my work. Hee. Mood: Determined Caffeinated Beverages Consumed: A paltry one. Work-Out Minutes Logged Yesterday: Bah, laundry. In My […]

An Ogre of a Thank You!

I just wanted to say Thank You. The Ogre Designer’s Edition project on Kickstarter was a huge undertaking by Steve Jackson Games and many, many long hours were put in by staff to accommodate the overwhelming number of questions and ensure fans were happy. Not only does our first Kickstarter now hold the record for […]

The Zeitgeist Can Jump Off a Cliff

I read this rant from author extraordinaire Harry Connolly today about the era of the social artist and I was inspired to let loose the floodgates of my own angst. I’ve been wanting to say this for a while — namely, to talk about why I’ve stopped giving advice and totally dropped the writer’s platform […]