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May 9, 2012

A Micro-Interview with Cat Kalen

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A micro-interview with author and award nominee Cat Kalen that proves Sith and Werewolves can get along just fine.

Sith Nonsense

May 7, 2012

Ten Lessons Evil Overlords Should Learn from The Avengers

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If nothing else, The Avengers really is a textbook example of what not to do when you attempt to take over the world. If Loki had just consulted with me first, things could have ended up a lot better for him. But since he didn’t take advantage of my exceptional evil, I shall just present a short primer for future villains to consider

The Publishing Business

May 2, 2012

Land of the Lost (emails)

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This is an open apology to any writer that has not gotten a response from me about their submission. The gremlins ate your story. Really…

eFestival of Words

May 1, 2012

eFestival of Words Awards Announcement

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The eFestival of Words Virtual Book Fair announces the nominees for the first Best of the Independent eBook Awards. The complete list of nominees can be found at www.efestivalofwords.com. The eFestival of Words, scheduled for August 17-19, 2012, is the first virtual book fair designed specifically to highlight the best of the independent digital publishing [...]

You have got to be kidding me

April 18, 2012

Local Government Stupidity

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My problem is not “big government” or “small government.” My problem is stupid government.

Sith Nonsense

April 4, 2012

Adventures at I-Con 31

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My summary of my first I-Con.

Sith Nonsense

March 28, 2012

No, I am not having a nervous breakdown

Consider this an apology to anyone I have worried or offended in the last few days, as well as an explanation.

Author Ethics Series

March 15, 2012

Bookplex: Why Honesty, REAL Honesty, is the Best Policy

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Claiming honesty and BEING honest are two different things. This is a point often missed by politicians, and equally overlooked in the indie community at times. Take the case of Bookplex as an example. Bookplex is another one of those places that sells reviews, promising that you will get five “honest and unbiased” reviews of your work for $45

Sith Nonsense

March 13, 2012

Fighting Lies with Silence

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Maybe the best way to deal with ignorance and stupidity is to not give it the time of day.

You have got to be kidding me

February 23, 2012

National Association of Professional Women

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I would like to issue a formal, written apology to the National Association of Professional Women. I did not intent to imply you were engaged in criminal behavior. I intended to state my opinion that your organization is useless in the grand scheme of the universe. I apologize for the confusion.