Joseph Carrabis's Blog, page 31

Opie Visits

I noted the absence of Opossum from our posts in The Return of Opie. Perhaps Opossum took umbrage at that. No sooner did I mention The Mighty Oaps absence, then Opossum visited us again. Somewhere in the background is Olivia, a female. Don’t know if they’re related by blood or marriage. Don’t really want to … Continue reading "Opie Visits"

My third newsletter – June 2024

June-July 2024 Announcements From idea to paper (or word) to performance, how do we bring characters to life? That’s the question we will be rolling with at our next RoundTable 360° online discussion. Come & join us on June 27th, 10:30amPT, 1:30pmET, 6:30pmLondonTime, 19h30 CEST.Our goal in this RoundTable discussion is to explore the intricacies … Continue reading "My third newsletter – June 2024"

A Hawk Waits

The patience of The Wild always impresses me. Especially when waiting for a meal. I’ve seen creatures from the very small to the very large become quiet, become so still they are whispers against the wind… then move with a ferocity and tenacity which is terrifying. One of my proudest (read “most vain”) moments was … Continue reading "A Hawk Waits"

Terry Lohrbeer Interviews Me on Kickass Boomers!

Yes, I’m a Boomer. I’d like to think of myself as more of a Budda-Boom than a straight Boom and, at my age, I’ll take what I can get. In any case, Terry and I had a great time and covered lots of my history, writing, creating, and letting people know life begins when you … Continue reading "Terry Lohrbeer Interviews Me on Kickass Boomers!"

A Tale of Six Publishers – Part 2

Make sure their in-house stylebook/author's guide suits your work, human editors beat machine editors, and definitely make sure the editor they assign you is familiar with your genre

Busy Days in Raccoon Town

We are known by the Old Ones. In our backyard, they gather for their feasts. Being known by the ancients can be wonderful. And wonderfully terrifying. As I noted in The Shaman CHAPTER 123 – THE FROG I drive back from the Y, late Fall, late morning, and come around a curve as a frog … Continue reading "Busy Days in Raccoon Town"

My “The Bone and The Bear” now on Tall Tale TV

I love it when a favorite piece gets published. The Bone and The Bear took a while to find a home, and find a home it did. Note to authors and writers – to all creatives for matter – keep at it. Sometimes it’s exhausting finding the right one – in love, in life, in … Continue reading "My “The Bone and The Bear” now on Tall Tale TV"

A Tale of Six Publishers – Part 1

Never do business with someone who threatens you

Mr. – umm, I mean – Ms. Hawk

We are graced by the anonymous Mr. Hawk. You may wonder “How can one be anonymous and still be a Mr. Hawk?” Well, part of the problem is my assuming a gender and being incorrect. Let’s start again… We are graced by the anonymous Ms. Hawk. Who, once we are corrected, happily shares her name, … Continue reading "Mr. – umm, I mean – Ms. Hawk"

Copyrights – How I got screwed out of $30k because my publisher didn’t fulfill their contract obligations

Long story short: When you see a line in your contract something like Copyright shall be taken out by the PUBLISHER in the name of AUTHOR in the United States of America, and in foreign countries as the PUBLISHER and AUTHOR may deem advisable. make sure your publisher takes out the copyright. US-based self- and … Continue reading "Copyrights – How I got screwed out of $30k because my publisher didn’t fulfill their contract obligations"