“Why is nobody talking about this?” If you have spent any time on social media (and I’m looking at you specifically, Tumblr, but every platform’s guilty of it) you’ve seen some variation of this, typically typed in an incredibly well-meaning, … Continue reading
On the face of it, setting up a Facebook event is brilliant. You do minimal work – just enter the info and maybe a photo or two, put together a guest list – and hit go. Facebook – ideally, in … Continue reading
Most of us who drink alcohol have sooner or later imbibed too much of it. Setting aside the embarrassing and unhealthful effect of such overindulgence, we then got to experience nature’s own payback: a hangover. Not only do we feel … Continue reading
When my older daughter was about three, we went to the park on a hot Spring afternoon. Usually I did not have her in a stroller, but because we were going to a particular park that was about a quarter-hour … Continue reading
As the year begins, I — like many, many writers — contemplate what I can do to further my career. This applies whether we are traditionally published or self-published, or hybrids, partaking of both worlds. Publishers aren’t doing much in … Continue reading
When I notice that someone I’ve been following on a social media site (including a blog) has “gone silent,” I want to know why. Some of this is idle curiosity of the gossip type. Occasionally, the reason can be much … Continue reading
It’s not that I’m a wealthy capitalist, no. I’m not indifferent to the plight of the working poor, homeless, sheltered, or otherwise left behind. I don’t have a trust fund or hidden wealth in the Caymans. I’m not talking about … Continue reading
What’s In It for the Nosy Now? As a teen, I was strongly influenced by George Orwell — both Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four. Even though I love the information flood facilitated by the digital age and have embraced it … Continue reading
Michael K. Rose blogged here on 5 Ways to Help Authors Without Spending a Dime. He suggests using Tags and other tools on Amazon.com, as well as Facebook shares and Twitter ReTweets to “boost the signal” for your favorite author’s … Continue reading
Flycon is flying. It’s been busy so far. I’ve personally participated in 5 panels: epublishing, Genre Satire, Editing, Social Media, and Online Society. This is different from regular cons in that we’re not shuffling around from room to room. Because … Continue reading
