Free Image Editing
Long-time readers of my blogs will know that I’m a cheap bastard. So, with that in mind, it shouldn’t be a surprise that I’m an advocate of free software. I’m especially in favor of free software that can replace, or … Continued
More Free eBooks
So, I’ve kind of been on a big ebook, Nook, freebie kick this month and I figured I might as well just go ahead and continue with that. There are actually a lot of places to search up free ebooks, … Continued
425 Free eBooks
Wow, what a busy week! I’m sorry that my weekly post of something fun and free isn’t more than this or more in keeping with a theme for the month, but, well, it’s the best I can do this week. … Continued
Spam Comments
I’m always a little torn when my comment spam goes up. Like most people, I hate spam, whether it comes in email form or comment form. I hate the way they mercilessly assault my blogs with every kind of advertisement … Continued
Short Fiction for the Nook
Can you tell I’m really enjoying my new Nook HD+? I hadn’t really intended for this to be my focus this month, my personal choice of ereader, but, well, sometimes these things just happen. I love my Nook and I … Continued
Picking New Fiction
I like to read. In fact, I like to read a lot, as anyone who’s spent time with me can tell you. I have to admit, I read a lot of trash, but, still, at least I’m reading. And, since … Continued
Writerly Advice
There is no shortage of advice for writers. And, honestly, the advice you like least is probably the best for you. Why do I say that? Because the advice that rankles you the most is probably digging at the precise … Continued
Rainy Coffee Shop
Remember two weeks ago? When I was talking about ambient coffee shop sounds? Well, now someone has come out with an improvement, at least in my mind; rain. So, really, this one is even simpler than the last one. There’s … Continued
Draft – Version Control For Writers
I am a geek. This may be self-evident based on the fact that I work in IT and maintain several websites including two blogs, but the implications of that may not be clear. In software development, of which I have … Continued
Coffee Shop Sounds
A relatively recent study says that the background noise of a coffee shop can boost your creativity. I tend to subscribe to the attitude of one of my favorite authors, John Scalzi, espoused in his book [amazon_link id=”1596060638″ target=”_blank” container=”” … Continued