I tend not to use the word “artist” to describe myself. Not that I think it doesn’t apply, but sometimes I feel its a title I haven’t earned yet. […]
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OryCon and Separating the Work from the Person
So, I had a wonderful time at OryCon, which was my first Con outside of my usual “circle of influence”, as it were. I mean, when I went to FenCon, […]
Read moreTightening the Screws and Off to OryCon
So, we’re now at T-minus three months for the release of Thorn of Dentonhill. Which is fantastic and exciting, but it also means things are heating up. I’m finishing my […]
Read moreAnd that was FenCon
So, I’ve returned from FenCon, up in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, and it was quite an excellent time. This is my first non-homebase con that I’ve attended since selling The […]
Read morePerils of the Writer: Putting Yourself on the Market
More than once, I’ve had people speak to me of “marketing” like it was something separate from “promoting”. I’m a writer, not a marketer or promoter or advertiser, so I […]
Read moreChasing the Numbers
So, I’m not at the point, obviously, where I’m tracking book sales. Occasionally I’ll go and look at my Amazon rank for Thorn presales and wonder what that might actually […]
Read moreConvention Panels and Expertise
So, this was a response I got to the last blog on ArmadilloCon, specifically in response to my self-admitted lack-of-expertise in the subject of the panel I was on: I […]
Read moreArmadilloCon Survival Report
So now ArmadilloCon is done, and it was a lovely time. Friday was the Writers’ Workshop, where we had plenty of good discussion in the morning sessions, and my critique […]
Read moreMy Final ArmadilloCon Schedule
ArmadilloCon is this weekend, which means I’m in crunch mode. I’ve actually tackled quite a bit of my to-do list for this month, but I still have a few big […]
Read moreArmadilloCon Schedule
ArmadilloCon already has a schedule, which is a pleasant surprise. Usually you get these things one to two weeks before, not nearly two months of lead time. Still, it’s nice […]
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