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Get Offa My Cloud
Working in the cloud has made my professional life so much easier but every once in a while you run into a few days like I’ve had recently where your entire cloud life evaporates into thin air and you’re left … Continue reading
It’s About That Time
As always, I’ve had a bunch of stuff I want to talk about but found myself lacking either the time or energy to do it here. But I also know that if I don’t come back here regularly enough the … Continue reading
The Professional
I’m in Kansas City this weekend for the RT Bookfest. It’s fun because this is my first conference in an editorial capacity more than a writing capacity. I’ll be meeting Carina authors, meeting Carina colleagues, and drinking Carina-purchased alcohol and … Continue reading
First World Problem of the First Order
I’ve been very lucky lately that the fates have conspired to drop a whole bunch of freelance editing work in my lap that has allowed me to grow my business faster (and with a higher quality of clientele) than I would … Continue reading
A Note On My Editing Services
The observant among you will notice I’ve updated my Editing Services page with more details on my services and editing philosophy. If you’re interested in hiring me go check it out and tell your friends. If you couldn’t care less, … Continue reading
If You’re Dying to Know What I Think About Chocolate Diamonds…
I’m talking about it over at the Carina Press blog today. Go leave your smart ass comments over there.
My Words of Wisdom From Yesterday’s #carinachat
Yesterday I participated with other Carina Press editors in #carinachat, a monthly group interview about all things Carina. The topic yesterday was submissions and the entire chat can be found here at Storyfy. But the whole conversation can be kind of unwieldy so … Continue reading
*Takes a Deep Breath*
Coming up for air briefly to say I can’t wait for this month to be over. I took on way too much stuff at the end of the year between freelance gigs and day job stuff, I then proceeded to … Continue reading
More Thoughts on iPads and Hobbits
I’ve enjoyed both lately. My iPad continues to amaze me at it’s versatility (though it’s weight is certainly an issue for my wrist when my reading sessions get into multiple hours) and it might be the single best professional purchase … Continue reading
I Should Make a BDSM Joke But This Is IMPORTANT
I got my first batch of submissions from Carina today. Prior to the delivery I spent a good chunk of time yesterday and today streamlining my email operations to 1)better handle what I anticipate will be the flood of junk … Continue reading