Just wanted to take a few moments and give a shout-out to anyone who works with a small press either on the writing, editing, or business side. Annnnnnnd that about sums it up. Hee. Mood: Writing, writing, writing, writing, writing. Caffeinated Beverages Consumed: *coughs* I plead the fifth. Work-Out Minutes Logged Yesterday: The Gym. In […]
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Musings and Opinions
Excuse Me While I Write My Ass Off
So, those closest to me know that yeah… It’s easy to whine about how hard writers work. For most of us slogs, you have to write a lot before someone will even acknowledge you exist. It’s not just getting readers, it’s finding publishers who’ll take a chance on your work, an agent who’ll also be […]
Branding Redacted
This has been on my mind, so you get a second post today. So, recently I’ve been concerned about my brand in the sense that a) I am not a diva b) I really do have a “hostess” personality and c) I have different concerns now than I did a few years ago. I’ve been […]
On The Need To Assess Self-Promotional Time
Originally, this was going to be a sarcastic, writer meta-fiction post, but I found that it was a little more snarky/mean than I wanted it to be — so instead a short cautionary word of caution on self-promotion. Namely, how can you tell if it’s worth it? If you’re doing too much? Not enough? Self-promotion […]
Gushing Over Muse
I’m listening to Muse’s new album The 2nd Law, and I am thoroughly satisfied. This is a collection of songs where I hear the influence of bands/artists like Queen, Noisia, and Michael Jackson — and each tune is different in its own right. I’m wildly appreciative of any artist who takes risks, which is part […]