Author Copies Arrived
My author copies have arrived. Only two weeks until they will be available for sale on Amazon! And even my cats approve.
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Who Needs Role Models?
A running notebook of posts on writing, the indie author life, web design, and whatever else turns up.
Man or Bear?
I was wondering why so many YouTubers were upset by a silly meme question. But then I rewatched a Northern Exposure episode, and it makes a lot more sense now.
New Marketing Materials
Bookmarks, postcards, and stickers. Oh my!
I Hate the Internet Sometimes
Ever been caught off guard by a change in schedule that ruined your plans? Ever felt a surge of unfairness mixed with annoyance and the reluctance to confront it due to the fear of being labelled a complainer?
Stop Giving AI Companies an Out
While I agree that the worst effects of AI are ahead of us, I do not agree that the concerns I have about AI are not valid. I got so annoyed at this article in Writers Digest that I had to comment on it.
No to Subscriptions
I am exhausted by the trend of companies switching to subscriptions. Why should I be excited to pad their pockets when I can barely afford to feed my cat? Here’s what I said to CleanMyMac when they surveyed me about switching to a subscription-only model.
Breaking the Chokehold
A post where I delve into the concept of chokepoint capitalism. I explore how connector companies accumulate immense market power, impacting consumers and small businesses. Drawing on examples like Amazon and personal experiences, I shed light on the detrimental effects, such as limited choices, reduced competition, and potential societal implications that arise from this phenomenon.
Join Me on Mastodon
I’ve discovered Mastodon
Okay, that isn’t that thrilling a discovery. Many people are there before me. But if you’re interested, here’s my link. You can follow me. Or not. As you wish.
Invite link: https://indieauthors.social/@htmljenn
Image by F. Muhammad from Pixabay
Books to Read
I have a ton of books on my kindle that I either haven’t read or read so long ago that they have lost their ‘read’ status. So rather than spend money I don’t necessarily have, I decided I should try to read what I’ve got.
Changing Focus
Deciding to quit is tough for me. I was raised to believe that winners never quit. But in just the last few years I’ve realized that quitting things that aren’t working works for me.