Since no week of geek would be complete without a fabulous and fun contest, I’m having one…with prizes! Both DriveThruComics.com and DriveThruRPG.com have offered to sponsor a prize and I’ve decided to provide one or two of my own. Winners get to pick the prize they want! The Freaking Fabulous Contest To be a part […]
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Day 74 of 100: Reinforcing Silence
Today’s post will point you to an article on the SFWA.org blog that I feel is extraordinarily relevant to being creative. The author, Leo Babauta, spoke to several writers, actors, musicians, etc. on the value of solitude and what it can do for you. Then, he goes on to explain how participation is also crucial. […]
Back from WisCon, Tuesday Blah
Spent the weekend at WisCon and hung out with a number of people and talked on panels. Much of my time was spent talking to new authors and readers, but I did get the chance to hang out with Matt Forbeck, Monte Cook and a few local authors. The show takes on a professional tone; […]
Day 43: Personal Development By Way of Slowing Down
After I wrote my article for SFWA.org about my hunt for the value of social media, I realized that I’ve reached a new “phase” in my experiment. Whether it’s a side effect of not being plugged in twenty-four seven or not, my habits have slowed down considerably. It’s not just caffeine consumption; I’m processing information […]
[My Guest Post] Hunting Down the Value of Social Media at SFWA.org
It’s been almost forty-five days since I turned off social media, and this experiment has taken on a life of its own. One thing that’s happened, which was not what I had expected, is that my hiatus has turned into a period of self-discovery and growth. Today, I talk about the impact this experiment has […]