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Stephanie Kraner’s “Here, Now, Wherever” now in Visions anthology

Kaye Lynne Booth gathered some amazing authors for Visions anthology. Reviewers can pick up a copy on Bookfunnel and readers can use this universal book link.   About the Author Stephanie is thirty-something queer chick living on the outskirts of Pittsburgh. She writes predominately fantasy and science fiction, though she has been known to dabble … Continue reading "Stephanie Kraner’s “Here, Now, Wherever” now in Visions anthology"

Michaele Jordan’s “Farewell, My Miko” now in Visions anthology

Kaye Lynne Booth gathered some amazing authors for Visions anthology. Reviewers can pick up a copy on Bookfunnel and readers can use this universal book link.   About the Author Michaele Jordan was born in Los Angeles, bred in the Midwest, educated in Liberal Arts at Bard College and in computers at Southern Ohio College. … Continue reading "Michaele Jordan’s “Farewell, My Miko” now in Visions anthology"

Janet Garber’s “The Treatment” now in Visions anthology

Kaye Lynne Booth gathered some amazing authors for Visions anthology. Reviewers can pick up a copy on Bookfunnel and readers can use this universal book link.   About the Author Janet Garber received an M.A. in English from the University of Rochester. A freelance journalist and a former Chief HR Officer, she’s published fiction, poetry, … Continue reading "Janet Garber’s “The Treatment” now in Visions anthology"

Reasonably Cautious Raccoons

I mentioned last week the joy of dining with friends. This week we continue that theme with a note of caution. Behold some reasonably cautious raccoons. Reasonably cautious because in addition to Opossum, Skunk, Owls, and assorted other fine citizens, we have a family of Coyote who visit. We don’t mind them. They’re quite beautiful … Continue reading "Reasonably Cautious Raccoons"

Gender Specific Marketing Discoveries

Long ago and far away I presented my company’s research at conferences far and wide. One such presentation (from 2007, so dated, I’m sure) dealt with marketing to men and women, and specifically the differences necessary to get the attention of one, the other, and both. Here’s a podcast of that presentation, ressurected because it’s … Continue reading "Gender Specific Marketing Discoveries"

That Think You Do Chapter 1 – Manly Men Thinking Manly Thoughts Manickly (and Women Putting Up With Them)

For those who didn’t know, I’ve signed with a new publisher and my first book out with them, That Think You Do, should be available late Oct-Nov ’22. That Think You Do is my first non-fiction title since 2016 and is based on a series of blog posts I wrote from 2008-16 for a California-based … Continue reading "That Think You Do Chapter 1 – Manly Men Thinking Manly Thoughts Manickly (and Women Putting Up With Them)"

Dining with Friends

Anybody remember going out with friends pre-covid? Getting together, everybody around a big table, the restaurant had to move things around so everybody could sit together, sometimes they’d even put us all in a separate room so our laughter wouldn’t disturb the other patrons? Gosh, those were the days. We’ve just begun to do that … Continue reading "Dining with Friends"

The Coyotes Are Celebrating now on Carmina

  Before anything else, my deep thanks to Ann Christine Tabaka (aka @TabakaChris and Irene Søde Josefson, Ann Christine for helping me with my crafting and Søde for encouraging me to write poetry. I’ve mentioned several times I don’t consider myself a poet. It is one of the most challenging forms to me, especially when … Continue reading "The Coyotes Are Celebrating now on Carmina"

“Disconnection from the 5 Love Languages” now on BizCatalyst360

I wrote in Blogging on BizCatalyst360 that Dennis Pitocco and the kind folks at BizCatalyst360 invited me to write the occasional thought-piece for them, that I’m happy to oblige, and that they’ve also given me the go-ahead for an Artists in Discussion videocast (I sent out emails to everyone interested and will follow up some … Continue reading "“Disconnection from the 5 Love Languages” now on BizCatalyst360"

The Alibi – Chapter 7

Read The Alibi‘s: Backstory and Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 As always, let me know what you think. The Alibi – Chapter 7   Rhinehold wore a Boston PD visitor pass on a chain around his neck. Every time Cranston held up his badge, also on a chain … Continue reading "The Alibi – Chapter 7"