Yes. They’re real. They’re disgusting. They think they’re always right. But they don’t live under bridges; they live on the Internet. ‘Trolls’ is modern shorthand for people who use the broadcasting power and, occasionally, anonymity of the Internet to spew their opinions at people. No matter how ignorant or misinformed those opinions might be, these… Continue reading 500 Words on Trolls
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NaNoWriNOW
Courtesy Floating Robes Hey, you out there! Yes, you! Aspiring novelist! Getting geared up for NaNoWriMo? Got some ideas? Pencils sharpened, pens inked, paper at the ready? Excellent! I wish you the best of luck. I won’t be participating this year. Or… maybe ever. Don’t get me wrong. I like the concept. It’s a structured… Continue reading NaNoWriNOW
Back On Track! … Sort of.
So this marks the first week in quite a few in which I managed to get a post up every weekday, resembling my old blogging schedule. I’m not quite back to the point where I have posts lined up far in advance, but I’m getting there. I’ll take progress where I can get it! I… Continue reading Back On Track! … Sort of.
I'm An Adult, I Swear
Art courtesy Andre Jordan I feel, at times, that I am failing at this whole “adulthood” thing. I don’t have what people would consider a traditional career path. I’m not looking after or interested in inheriting the family business, as the family doesn’t really have one – other than being awesome. I do not walk… Continue reading I'm An Adult, I Swear
The Spectre of Business
Art by Alexandra Douglass Full disclosure: I am not a businessman. I’m not much of a salesman, either. Even selling myself has been a struggle in the past. But considering the direction in which I’m moving, I really need to work on those skills. Because I need to work harder on transitioning Blue Ink Alchemy… Continue reading The Spectre of Business
I Want It All
I’m still curious about the particulars of a business plan for Blue Ink Alchemy. A serious and strict writing schedule, Patreon, fundraising, promotional work, deadlines… these are all things I’ve burned lean tissue considering. It would be wonderful to hammer everything into place and get that phase of my life completely started. I’ve even considered… Continue reading I Want It All
The #GamerGate Post
This was pretty much inevitable. It is foolish to paint any large group of people with a monochromatic brush. Human beings are individuals, even when they band together into groups over a common cause or belief. Sitting here and writing about how huge swaths of the gaming community are toxic, ignorant, vile pieces of invective… Continue reading The #GamerGate Post
Where's My Momentum?
As much as old habits die hard, when you’re out of practice it can be very difficult to find your groove again. I just finished my first workout in I-don’t-know-how-long, and all of my joints popped over the course of it. Like, all of them. I even had to stop squatting since my right knee… Continue reading Where's My Momentum?
And We're Back!
Wow. Feels like it’s been forever. But here I am! I made it. I’m safe and sound, whole and unharmed. I made it across the country, some mishaps and hiccups aside, and I’ve survived the first couple weeks, with a few fresh scars to remind me that change is never easy, and people are who… Continue reading And We're Back!
The H Word
In about a week, I will be breaking down the desk at which I’m currently sitting so I can load it on a truck. In the intervening time, I have to package and send things to various places, sort out what stays and what goes, make all sorts of arrangements, and generally try to keep… Continue reading The H Word
