As both an author and IT professional, I have had my fair share of rejected query letters and job applications. And sure, at the time, they stung.… Read more “Rejection – sometimes, it’s actually not you”
Category: Writing
Ziggurat Awards – Recognizing Sci-Fi about and from the Middle East
Greetings, faithful readers! Are we feeling excited after the Hugo Awards announcements? Pivoting from the topic of the globe’s most prestigious science fiction awards, I’ve a proposal… Read more “Ziggurat Awards – Recognizing Sci-Fi about and from the Middle East”
When Career Mirrors Art
So around a month ago, I asked you all about your various careers, within and apart from creativity. Today, I want to explore how art and career… Read more “When Career Mirrors Art”
Author Shoutout #2!
A massive thank you to author C.D. Muller for sharing their fantasy novel, “The Necromancer’s Dragon” and DN Carter for historical fiction debut, “Outremer I”! “The Necromancer’s… Read more “Author Shoutout #2!”
Setting the Muse(ic)
With this past week’s madness of the Lunar Eclipse, Facebook being down and all the usual writer madness, I’ve decided to take a break from the rigid… Read more “Setting the Muse(ic)”
Dear Writers: Unsuccessful Investment doesn’t Equal Scam
As an indie author, I’ve read no shortage of horror stories about folks online selling their publishing and promotional services. In particular, the literary industry sees a… Read more “Dear Writers: Unsuccessful Investment doesn’t Equal Scam”
You are your Most Important Critic
What are YOUR writing goals? Building a name for yourself? Sharing your created worlds and characters with others? Escaping for a bit? Making extra money to escape… Read more “You are your Most Important Critic”
Indie Author Shoutout #1!
Greetings all, and please join me in checking out the work of five wonderful indie authors for our first Indie Author Shoutout! For your work to appear… Read more “Indie Author Shoutout #1!”
Self-Publishing: The Safest Indie Route
Greetings all and Happy Valentine’s Day to those who celebrate! My gift to you all – some hard and fast advice: If you are an indie author… Read more “Self-Publishing: The Safest Indie Route”
Creativity, Day Job or Both?
Ever find an activity you absolutely can’t go without indulging in, but don’t know how family or friends might react? In my case, writing (and art in… Read more “Creativity, Day Job or Both?”
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