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I just sweetened the pot …

September 4, 2010

Turn out the lights, the party’s … Not so fast. What a bunch of tripe. In my last post, I offered an amazing autographed copy of  “The Windup Girl” to anyone who could find it in their hearts to donate to my Clarion cause. Several did … BEFORE I offered up the book (If you’re [...]

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Welcome to worldwide *e*?

June 12, 2010

Discussion of ebooks and digital publishing is everywhere, but why do I get the sense that no one has still addressed the real opportunity, particularly in light of the recent release of the iPad, which has already captured an estimated 22% of the ebook market. In fact, I’ve heard and seen some interesting ebook discussion [...]

 
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Straight to the … for ConQuest 41 Day 1 – Friday

June 2, 2010

If you’re not familiar with ConQuest, it’s Kansas City’s annual genre convention. Put together by the Kansas City Science Fiction and Fantasy Society, the con brings together science fiction and fantasy fiction, art, gaming and more. This is the third year I’ve attended and each year brings something a bit different to me personally. In [...]

 
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Howling with the wolves …

March 18, 2010

One of the highlights of our recent trip to New Mexico was our visit to the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary. They provide permanent, safe sanctuary for abused and abandoned captive-bred wolves and wolf dogs. Today, nearly 60 wolves are receiving their care, and you can feel the wolf’s power when they begin to howl (the [...]

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Some objects appear closer …

March 5, 2010

… than they really are. Each of us is responsible for determining our own success. And that’s what makes this post so frustrating. I’ve not been as determined as I need to be. I’m not determined to kill my work. In many ways I am blessed, fortunate for the things that I have in my [...]

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So who won the 2009 Cork Count?

January 29, 2010

Well, we wrapped up the 2009 Bowen Cork Count New Year’s Eve, stopping contributions to the cork jar just a few minutes shy of midnight. We had a flurry of last-minute guesses, both in-person and on Facebook, but the winner was someone who submitted her guess month’s before. As you may remember, “B” and I [...]

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