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The Perfect List of Forms for Every Occasion
Originally posted on Nicholas C. Rossis:
Although I’m quite the romantic at heart, the engineer in me can’t help but marvel at the number of everyday drama that would have been avoided, if only people were made to fill certain forms. So, in my ever-lasting quest to help out my fellow authors dream up a better world,…
Gravatar – Grappling With Author Identity
Originally posted on Taipei Writers Group:
I have had my own blogs online, with photographs of myself, for several years now. Therefore, I was surprised at the rise in my stress levels when it was suggested I get a Gravatar profile. Gravatar is a “Globally Recognized Avatar”. Gravatar as a fantastic tool to help people…
Review of Skipping Stones by J. B. McGee
Originally posted on The One & Only Elgon:
Skipping Stones by J.B. McGee explores the full scale of human emotions from despair to elation. For the most part it is Alexandria Hart, (Alex for short) beginning with the summer that she’s fifteen years old. She chooses to spend time with her grandparents in Graniteville, South…
The Journey of a Nerd
Originally posted on The One & Only Elgon:
I used to think my situation was unique. Throughout my life I was the odd ball, a misfit, the last one chosen to play dodgeball, the uncoordinated nerd in school who tried to be a jock. It was all intended to attract the attention of pretty girls…
AUTHORS Don’t be TWITS when TWEETING and making Online ‘Friends’!
Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
As someone who makes online contact with authors on a daily basis, there are a few things that actually IRK me (not a pretty sight), so please excuse me while I arrange this soapbox more comfortably and elaborate further. These irk-making issues are not unique…