Patrick Matthews's Blog, page 9
June 13, 2013
Javascript/CSS fader without jQuery
Here's a simple little quote fader that uses javascript and css, but no external libraries. It's short, easy to understand, and quick to implement. Enjoy!
May 28, 2013
Come see me at Book Expo America!
Hey everyone, I’ll be signing galleys of Dragon Run at Book Expo America on Friday, May 31st at 2:30. I’ll be in the SFWA booth (#2625). If you get a chance, stop by and say hi!
May 22, 2013
True vs Right
Sometimes, there's a world of difference between the "right" answer and the "true" answer.
May 20, 2013
One Thousand Stories
Sometimes, the cliches are true. Here's the story of how I lucked into making one work for me.
May 3, 2013
The cutting room floor
It can be hard to cut scenes. This is how I get through it.
April 24, 2013
Stumped on Character
As a writer, the request to describe your main character should be super easy, shouldn't it? Not for me.
April 4, 2013
On Communicating
This thought started with a presentation to a bunch of fifth graders and was finished off by late night fever dreams. What do you think? Am I right?
March 26, 2013
Missing The Hobbit
Have you ever wished a movie was bad? In this case, I would have preferred it to what happened.
March 24, 2013
The Next Big Thing
My Next Big Thing blog entry... Also known as "questions about Dragon Run"
March 9, 2013
I need some help…
What does a new author need most? Reviews. I could use your help on this one!
