Notes from the Workshop
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Read more: it’s dark in here
it’s dark in here
The big scary world of Going It Alone — or as I and many others prefer: Indie publishing — is huge, dark, a tad chilly and often intimidating. And if you’re a reader of “those” blogs who enjoy nothing more than mocking a self publishing writer who prefers the term Indie I have just one…
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Read more: did you know?
did you know?
That the website has been redesigned? http://www.Midnightreading.com That you can purchase my novels in Trade Paperback, or eBook? They make great gifts, and summer beach reads. http://www.Midnightreading.com That you can now purchase Ether, my fantasy title, as an eBook for your iPhone, smartphone, PDA, Kindle and other e-reading devices at Mobipocket? That the Fourth and…
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Read more: not for the faint of heart
not for the faint of heart
In January of this year, I made the decision to go back to what I truly loved about writing. After years of learning, researching, and discovery, I stopped trying to find an agent and get that “big publishing contract.” I learned a lot in those years, and contrary to what some might think, I’ve made…
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Read more: kindle-ing.
kindle-ing.
So there I was, sitting at home watching a baseball game, and I get this email from Lulu telling me the books I have there are now also available through Amazon. Just right outta the blue, no asking or nothin’ – as of now, readers can find me on Amazon and purchase my books through that megolythic…
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Read more: Book 3 of the Keeper series
Book 3 of the Keeper series
is now up. Read it for free online, or buy a hard copy or ebook version. Tools of Extinction now available.
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Read more: girls just wanna have fun
girls just wanna have fun
I was going to write a ranting post about an article on Yahoo yesterday, wherein a family earning $250,000/year claimed they were really “poor” with that income – then I thought I’d just write a ranting post about the lack of respect given to Science Fiction fans by network television . . . But then…
Chainmaille as Modern Armor: Why We Wear What Makes Us Feel Strong
There’s a reason we reach for certain pieces when we need to feel grounded, brave, or a little more ourselves. Jewelry has always been more than decoration. It’s a signal, a story, a shield. And for many of us, Chainmaille is the closest thing we have to modern armor. We don’t expect battle, but we…
Bold is Beautiful. Wearing a Statement Necklace with Ease.
This Byzantine chainmaille necklace—three lush shades of green, held together with larger silver rings—might seem bold at first glance. It’s intricate, significant, unapologetically present. And yet, on her, it doesn’t overwhelm. It enhances. There’s a quiet confidence in choosing a piece that others might call “too big.” But what does that even mean? Too bold…
Chainmaille in the Steampunk World
We’ve been told more than once that “chainmaille has no place in the Steampunk realm.” That line usually comes right after Steampunk cosplayers encourage us to apply. They love our work. It comes right before the event organizers reject us. We’ve heard similar things from Renaissance Fairs, too. Our colors aren’t “period enough,” our booth…
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