After doing some price comparison and reading up on the best Print On Demand (POD) options available, I've decided to go with Blurb.com to publish the book version of my Month Without Monsanto blog. (For more info on why I'm doing this read my post … [Continue reading] about The POD Adventure Begins
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Happy Anniversary to the Unfolding Tale
I feel like a forgetful spouse. Last Tuesday marked the one year anniversary of my first post on the Unfolding Tale. Last year at this time I was a little skeptical about blogging, but it's been a great year. I finished a first draft of my novel, … [Continue reading] about Happy Anniversary to the Unfolding Tale
Adventures in Print On Demand
This Sunday morning marks the end of the Digging Deep initial fund raising effort. As of right now we only need $603 more, so if you haven't given yet, please consider kicking down a few dollars toward the cause (see button in the right hand column … [Continue reading] about Adventures in Print On Demand
Why I’m Crushing On Steve Almond
As a writer, I occasionally develop what I've come to call writer crushes. When I consistently read a writer's work and think "damn, I wish I had written that," or when I put down a book/article/journal and think "perfect, just perfect," I can't help … [Continue reading] about Why I’m Crushing On Steve Almond
(Shameless) Self Promotion
This post illustrates the difference between self promotion and shameless self promotion. When working to promote myself I focus on updating my brand including my head shot (do you like my new one by the way?), card, website, social networking … [Continue reading] about (Shameless) Self Promotion
It Doesn’t Have To Be Long, It Just Has To Be Good
I started this novel in December of 2009. By December of 2010 I finished a first draft of 247 pages and felt pretty damn good about it. I put it aside for the holidays thinking that I'd read it over once more in January, make a few changes where I … [Continue reading] about It Doesn’t Have To Be Long, It Just Has To Be Good
Day 9 of 100 Days of Writing
Yesterday I sat down to do my writing and I felt downright resentful. I was so cranky that I had to marvel at myself. I love writing. I crave it. So why does actually sitting down to get started feel like pulling teeth sometimes? Well, I don't … [Continue reading] about Day 9 of 100 Days of Writing