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So, I’ve started a new podcast series. Here’s Episode 1. Take a listen and drop me a line–I’d love to hear your feedback! In this episode: a new podcast, a new publication, and something to be revealed in Episode 2. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Mentioned in the Podcast: InYo: The Journal of Alternative Perspectives on the Martial Arts and Sciences, Winter 2012 Edition Related Posts:Tuesday Links for 20 . . . → Read More: New Podcast Series – Episode 1 – Beginnings 
I just had an essay published in the Winter January 2012 issue of InYo: The Journal of Alternative Perspectives on the Martial Arts and Sciences. Check it out! Related Posts:InYo: The Journal of Alternative Perspectives on the Martial Arts and Sciences July 2011 issueNew Podcast Series – Episode 1 – BeginningsReview: Every Writer’s Dream, by Jeff Goins5 quick links for 8 October 2011Tuesday Links for 20 September 2011: writing prompts, jujutsu, nanowrimo, and more 
With today’s dynamic publishing landscape and tight economic times, writers are increasingly expected to take on more of the marketing aspects by publishers for their books that make it to market. One subtle effect of this shift is that agents and publishers are looking at more than just the text of the book when deciding whether or not to sign the author. Yes, the author has to have written something great, but agents and . . . → Read More: Review: Every Writer’s Dream, by Jeff Goins 
It’s early in the morning—-the sun is not yet up, but here I am, typing away, coffee at the ready. What’s going on? Why aren’t I sleeping? Though I didn’t get home last night until 1:30AM, I’ve got things to write. You see, I’m just back from a creative writing residency as part of the Stonecoast MFA program in Creative Writing, at the University of Southern Maine–I’m brimming with ideas, energy, knowledge, and . . . → Read More: How to Choose a Creative Writing MFA Program 
I made a resolution to myself years ago that I would make a serious effort to pursue and improve my writing. I’ve always been interested in writing stories and telling tales–hey, maybe I’ll even write a novel one day–but somehow job, career, and family always seemed to take a higher priority. And so no progress was made toward my goal. There wasn’t enough time left over at the end of the day to . . . → Read More: Resolutions, Goals, and Improving Your Craft 
On Tuesday November 15, 2011, in the VCU Commonwealth Ballroom, day 1 of the VCU Cabell First Novelist Festival kicked off with an evening celebrating the novel, writing, reading, and building a career as an author. This two-day festival is a special event recognizing the tenth anniversary of the Award. The keynote talk was given by NPR book critic and novelist Alan Cheuse, who spoke on “First and Last Novels: Rumblings About Writing and . . . → Read More: VCU Cabell First Novelist Festival and panel discussion 
Just in time for the weekend: five quick links, including Oreos as art, the power of beauty, Richard Feynman on how science works, All Hallow’s Read, and tips for overcoming writers block. Oreo cameos: Your next art project is only a bag of Oreos away How does beauty feel?: Our response to beautiful objects The scientific method and the rules of chess: by Richard Feynman All Hallow’s Read: Neil Gaiman explains the event himself . . . → Read More: 5 quick links for 14 October 2011 
Today we’ve got five interesting links, including a video clip about Bruce Lee, an initial recommendation engine for science fiction books, two Steve Jobs links, and a link about the Geek Girl convention! Hurray for the weekend! Bruce Lee footage: His original Hollywood screen test, breaking with Chinese tradition, absorption of Western martial arts, origin of Jeet Kune Do, plus some action footage A recommendation engine for science fiction books Steve Jobs in . . . → Read More: 5 quick links for 8 October 2011 
I’ve been invited to read one of my short stories at the Think Small Micro Fiction Event at the artspace gallery at Plant Zero in Richmond, Virginia. Think Small is a biennial international miniature invitational exhibition. This the 6th exhibition runs October 28 to December 18, 2011. The key challenge to the Think Small exhibition is that artists must produce innovative works that fit within a 3″ by 3″ space. Thus, artists must “think . . . → Read More: Think Small 6, artspace at Plant Zero, and a public reading 
Five Slices of Death, by Kendall Giles My new collection of delicious horror stories has just been published! Here are more details about the book and what’s inside. BUY NOW! Five Slices of Death for the Amazon Kindle Five Slices of Death for the Barnes & Noble NOOK Related Posts:A lecture and reading by Jeffrey FordReview: Danse Macabre, by Stephen KingRetrospective Writing Contest Prize PackStory wins Raw Dog Screaming Press Retrospective Writing ContestNew Podcast . . . → Read More: Five Slices of Death, my new horror short story collection, is available now |
 
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