social media – A Mad Pursuit

August 3, 2012

blog, fiction, music, social media, television, writing

feminism, rock 'n' roll, rock music, rock revival, women in rock

On Feminism and Women Who Rock

The Spark I was sitting in the bleacher seats in one of the music classrooms at UMass, and sort of staring top-down at the Music 101 professor. She walked around the podium and said, “Now, some of you have been asking why we’re not covering the sections of women composers, the ones listed in the book.... / READ MORE /

July 31, 2012

blog, editing, fiction, publication, social media, WIP, writing

manifesto, secrets to writing, tips for new writers, twitter, writing, writing manifesto

The Middle Eight Manifesto or; Behold! The Secret to Writing!

Well, I’ve reached the middle eight. Almost. At least, I’m cruising just about to the 30K mark, a little more than a third of the way through Rock Revival. Musically speaking that might be where I put a bridge. Or a pre-chorus. Or something interesting. Certainly we’ve established the verse and chorus, and now we’re shaking... / READ MORE /

June 25, 2012

convention, fiction, music, Rock Revival, social media, writing

fran healy, music, Nashville, neko case, pinterest, rock music, rock revival, spotify, travis

I can’t stay here to hold your hand, I’ve been away for so long

That's a Neko Case lyric, from "The Next Time You Say Forever" from Middle Cyclone. It sums up things nicely for where the book is going right now. / READ MORE /

March 4, 2012

aldersgate cycle, blog, fantasy, geek, pilgrim of the sky, podcast, publication, social media, steampunk, writing

game vortex, geekdad, litstack, pilgrim of the sky reviews, podcast appearances, podcasts, reviews, scifi diner, steampunk canada, the functional nerds

More Pilgrim of the Sky Reviews!

I’ve been very behind in providing reviews for Pilgrim of the Sky — mostly due to being insanely busy and preparing to bring the new little creature into the world (9 weeks to go, for those who are counting). However, I am grateful and thrilled that so many people have connected with the book, and offer... / READ MORE /

September 25, 2011

publication, social media, writing

facebook, networks, social media, twitter, writers, writing

Five Ways Social Media Can Destroy Your Writing (and, Potentially, Your Career)

Ah, social media. You can’t cross the street any more without having it cross your consciousness (I wonder if there’s a check-in here!). And as useful as social media can be for us writerly types, I guarantee you for every pro there is a serious and potentially hazardous con. Having written before on some of... / READ MORE /

People Who Rock: Brigid Ashwood

On Feminism and Women Who Rock

The Middle Eight Manifesto or; Behold! The Secret to Writing!

I can’t stay here to hold your hand, I’ve been away for so long

More Pilgrim of the Sky Reviews!

Five Ways Social Media Can Destroy Your Writing (and, Potentially, Your Career)