I have two panels at BayCon this year, which will be held from May 27-30 at the San Mateo Marriott San Francisco Airport (this is a change of hotel from the previous years). BayCon Guests of Honor Writer Guest of Honor: David Gerrold Artist Guest of Honor: Chris Butler, F.R.A.S Fan Guest of Honor: Anastasia […]
Book Covers and Stock Photos
I’ve heard a few things lately about book covers and stock photos that have been bothering me. First, let’s go into a primer of how stock photos work with regard to book covers. How Stock Photography Works from the Photographer’s Perspective When a photographer takes photo sessions of a model (or a landscape), they add […]
Creative Market Raising Money for Nepal Earthquake Relief
I’m one of 474 Creative Market shops donating some or all of their shop proceeds for the Month of May to Nepal earthquake relief efforts. Creative Market will match shopowners up to $20,000. I’m donating 50%. Here is the announcement and a list of participating shops: Throughout the month of May, participating Creative Market shops […]
Like an Octopus
Someone on facebook mentioned wanting this in a plaque form, so I decided to get out the spiffy digital papers and have a go at it. Design element credits Polka dotted background: Uber Grunge 13 by Joyful Heart Designs Solid inner: Solidified Seven by Joyful Heart Designs Typeface: La Paz from TipoType
Some Web Marketing Tips
Even if you’re not selling something directly, these may help you. It’s related to a few comments I’ve gotten about this post. Sites that load faster get higher search engine rankings. There are a few things you can do to improve load time. Specifically: If you don’t need PNG’s transparency, use a JPEG. If you […]
Modern Hand-Made Value Fountain Pen with Dip Pen Nib
Desiderata Pens is a modern American maker of inexpensive fountain pens. Breaking tradition with other modern makers, instead of a traditional fountain pen nib, they use a dip pen nib. A Japanese dip pen nib. Specifically, they use a Zebra G nib, often used for manga. My Own Issues With Modern Steel Nibs Generally I […]
My New Creative Market Shop
I’m a huge fan of Creative Market. When I started to have items I wanted to sell, I applied for a shop there. I’ve been on a waiting list for a Creative Market shop for a really long time. Probably at least 8 months. My first product is ready, too! Last week, I got word […]
The 2015 Awards Consideration Post
Another year! And a post to let those of you who vote for Hugos, Nebulas and other science fiction/fantasy awards know what I’ve done in the last year for your award nomination consideration. Without further ado: Best Fan Writer Five Several of my best posts: After fifty years of it never being public, I broke […]
New T-Shirt: Hell, Yes, I’m a Feminist
T-Shirts Redbubble has American Apparel shirts. I totally get why some people won’t buy them, especially in this context, but Dov Charney’s out and the new CEO, Paula Schneider, is a woman. This doesn’t magically fix things, of course. Zazzle has Hanes shirts (as well as other brands). Zazzle has more sizes, more types of […]
What to Do With a Rusty Dumpster
Note: this is a much simpler form of this tutorial from Spoongraphics. The other night, a friend of mine and I were chatting, and she complimented something I’ve been working on (but haven’t yet posted). And I said, “ehh, it’s just a dumpster.” She replied, “I would not have assumed dumpster.” So, here’s my dumpster […]
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