I'm an Olde Pharte that loves to share stories of all kinds. I've recently retired to the old family homestead in Martin County, Florida. Look for me at science fiction and fantasy conventions in the southeast.
This past weekend, I was up in Kinzer, Pennsylvania, at the Rough and Tumble Harvest Festival. Since I’m going to be writing a steampunk novel for NaNo, a little real steam experience seemed in order. Here are a few freebie wallpapers for your collection:
Amanda Palmer asks an interesting question. Are the changes we see in the media publishing world going to mean that all artists will soon be passing the hat to earn a living? It might be one of the options as things shake out. Is Patronage the answer? Is one question discussed on Futurismic. A similar … More Passing the Hat?
The lovely Jean-Marie Ward is a member of our DC Area Storytellers and she sat on some panels at this year’s DragonCon and was kind enough to share a detailed report, complete with pictures. She actually sat on a panel with a green-haired James Marsters! Also, the picture of John Ringo and the Cruxshadow gang … More DragonCon Report from a Friend
It is getting close to that time of the year again, my friends. I’m referring of course to the month of November and the annual Write a Novel in a Month Challenge! The premise is simple. Write 50 thousand words in 30 days. This leaves no time for fancy editing. Just get your story told … More NaNoWriMo Challenge!
Here’s still another tale from my good friend, Stanislas Delafield, of the Shire of Tri Os. It’s called Summer – 1066 and any history buff should be familiar with the major events of that year.
A good friend has given permission for me to share one of his medieval tales with you. Please check out Storm Dragon and let us know what you think.
I had a friend send me a link to a blog I hadn’t seen before. The Reluctant Paladin has some very interesting posts. If the image above isn’t moving, click to view the animation.
There has been a LOT of blogs, news articles, essays and flame wars on how eBooks are either A) Destroying the publishing industry or B) a new cultural wave that will revolutionize our society. Anyone who has chatted with me knows that I love the idea of eInk technology. I’m looking forward to getting a … More Libraries and eBooks
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