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.
Well, the holidays are over and it is time to get back to work! It looks like 2008 is going to be a great year. At least that is the way it is starting out. Some good things that have happened in the last few days are: I’ve signed a contract with a new publisher … More Back to Work!
One of my artistic heroes has been Ralph Bakshi. If you’re not familiar with his work, then you might like to read this overview: http://killthesnark.blogspot.com/2007/07/legacy-of-ralph-bakshi.html Some of his creations have been: Fritz the Cat Wizards Fire and Ice (with Frank Frazatta) These have been available on DVD and VHS, so if you enjoy animated features, … More Bakshi Revisited
Fair warning! This is going to be a long one with a lot to think about. Grab a drink and feel free to take notes. Piracy issues have been forefront on many blogs and forums in the last couple of years. Jerry Pournelle has covered a recent legal battle between the Science Fiction Writers of … More Piracy, Technology and the Publishing Business
Yesterday was the release of Time for Clocks and Demons at Dark Eden Press. I spent about six hours in a loop chat with other DEP authors and editors at the eBookLove group. That was a lot of fun! Working with the gang at DEP has been a real treat. Deb and Billi were kind … More Finally! The Big Day Arrived!
Well, I got my first rejection email this morning. No, no… this is something to celebrate. It means that I’m on my way towards the goal I had set for myself. The goal is simple. In the coming year, I’m either going to get contracts on two novels or collect at least 60 rejection slips.
The fourth editing pass is now done on Guardian Dawn and I just finished the cover blurb. Tell me. Would this make you want to read it? ~ Cover Blurb ~ Enemies in our nation’s capitol plan to spread terror with multiple attacks and let our own fears push us into a blind panic. Their … More Cover Blurb
My first eBook is being published next week! You’ll be able to grab it on December fifteenth and that same day, I’ll be online most of the afternoon and evening. There’s going to be a loop chat at Love Romances Cafe and I’ll also be logged into Yahoo Messenger from time to time. Feel free … More Coming Soon!
It is official! I’ve had it! Every time I have tried to play nice and get along with MySpace, it turns into a PITA. Their editing tools suck green ones and for the last three days, every time I login, I got a VERY annoying popup that could not be ignored. That was the last … More I Hate MySpace!
Nicest Prayer I Have Heard In A Long Time… Heavenly Father, Help us remember that the jerk who cut us off in traffic last night is a single mother who worked nine hours that day and is rushing home to cook dinner, help with homework, do the laundry and spend a few precious moments with … More Getting into the Spirit of the Season!
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