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2010 In Review

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I know everyone has been reviewing 2010 since it is the beginning of a new year and I’ve decided to do the same. Why? Because I believe in celebrating successes and identifying problems so I don’t repeat them. So let’s begin with problems. I came into 2010 working a contract. That contract ended in April. I actually started looking for work in January but didn’t find anything until August. I came very close a couple times, but nothing happened until August. I was very lucky to have a good friend recommend me for the job I’m currently doing. It isn’t what I was doing before or even what I’m trained to do, but I’m enjoying it. I just wish it […]

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Get Published Episode 48 – Karen Dales Talks Writing

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Happy New Year, everyone. I hope you all had a wonderful festive season and your new year is looking very promising. In today’s show I talk to Karen Dales, author of “The Chosen Chronicles”. Karen talks about her writing journey including the importance of research and how you shouldn’t be afraid to turn down a publisher’s offer.  J. Daniel Sawyer talks about contracts in the brand new Tips and Typos section of the show.Thanks for listening. Show Notes 00:00 — Opening – Get Published Episode 48 – Karen Dales Talks Writing Everything has to start somewhere and this is the start of “Get Published” 00:14 — Introduction – Get Published Episode 48 – Karen Dales Talks Writing Welcome to the […]

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Wash, Rinse, Repeat

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I’ve been doing a bit of introspection the past while. Maybe it’s natural, being a new year and all, and it is something I do from time to time. I do it as a self-improvement exercise. I look at what I haven’t liked in the past while and try to see what my role was in it. Perhaps I was too laid back or maybe I was too intense. Did I make the most of opportunities or did I let self-doubt intrude. I won’t say that it always works but I do believe the process keeps me moving in the right general direction. It’s one of those things that is never a single iteration either. I try to do it […]

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GalaxyBillies has been Accepted into Podiobooks

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I am very excited to announce that GalaxyBillies will be available on Podiobooks.com as of January 26, 2011. I’ve wanted the story on Podiobooks almost since I began writing it and I’m glad to start the new year with it in the queue for release. Please stop by http://www.podiobooks.com and have a look around. It is a great site and I know you will enjoy what they have to offer. And while you’re at it, please tell your friends about GalaxyBillies. Let them know that it will be available on the 26 and encourage them to have a listen. Thanks and enjoy.

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