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2013-05-23 16:08:19 (8 comments, 2 reshares, 11 +1s)

Induction powered LED lit engagement ring

WAAAAAAAY above my pay grade, but amazingly awesome.

(Linked because plus can't load the site.  Really? o.0)

http://www.kokes.net/projectlonghaul/projectlonghaul.htm

2013-05-23 15:33:26 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

So several people have asked about the status of AuthorBoost and others have asked how they can help.

First, things are progressing.  I'm putting together all the entries for the editors to review during the next phase.  I had hoped to have it done by now but Work and Life had other plans.  Will be sending it out this weekend.  ::crosses fingers::

Secondly, thanks to the wonder team run/managed/whatever by +Sandy Fischler I have a very well done bookmark for AuthorBoost.

The plan is to set something up so that people can purchase the bookmarks but pay whatever they want.  Since PayPal tends to frown on donations that don't go to 501c charities this is my way around that.  

More details to come!

2013-05-23 14:03:11 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 11 +1s)

Pretty sure the first installment of the Sekrit Projekt is ... well, not done but ready to be edited.

BTW, I'm calling it 'Sekrit Projekt' not because I don't want to tell anyone about it (though I am keeping the plot kind of secret) but because it doesn't have a name yet.  The working title (other than sekrit projekt) is 'Lexington' but I'm not sure that will stick.

Need to have a think on it.  

Hoping to have the second installment this weekend and a snippet/teaser out maybe tomorrow.

2013-05-23 02:50:26 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Currently watching:

2013-05-23 01:52:01 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Had to be shared.

#doctorwho   #captainjack   #spoilers  

2013-05-22 21:32:02 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 19 +1s)

Online Dating.

Seems legit.

2013-05-22 17:28:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

+MythBusters  and +Chris Hadfield What's not to love!

2013-05-22 15:59:07 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Finished reading Emerald City Blues by one +Peter Smalley last night.

Possibly 'book report' later. ;)

Ditto for Inner Workings by +Bliss Morgan 

2013-05-22 13:59:53 (19 comments, 1 reshares, 17 +1s)

2013-05-22 00:13:18 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

I find it ironic in the extreme that my Android device keeps trying to auto correct 'google' ;-)

2013-05-21 21:08:56 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

I can spell words like Massachusetts and Dyslexia without thinking about them but have to literally think out every letter of my own name.

2013-05-21 18:54:14 (6 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

11 needs to met Captain Jack.

2013-05-21 17:06:25 (14 comments, 2 reshares, 1 +1s)

2013-05-21 15:08:26 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Green leaves unfolding
The outdoors are inviting
Now more so than in

#dailyhaiku  

2013-05-21 01:58:22 (14 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

I get the feeling I'm the only person that felt The Name of the Doctor was fairly anti-climatic.

2013-05-20 18:51:15 (12 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Question for any peeps in the Boston area, anyone want to play host to a tabletop/boardgame game night?  I'd provide the games and snacks (BYOB).

I'd do it at my place but Watson (one of the pups) will never stop barking and will drive everyone bonkers.  Trust me. ;)

The wife and I both love to play but want to find others that play.

Games I have now: 
Tsuro
Gloom
Pandemic
Star Fluxx
Gubs
Zombie Dice
Munchkin and
Resistance (on order)

As well as a few standards like Risk, Build-you-own Monopoly  Bananagrams...

Just a thought.

2013-05-20 18:01:01 (1 comments, 2 reshares, 4 +1s)

Screw the game, I want this as a movie!

Though I will take the game if that's all I can have.

For now.

2013-05-17 00:00:08 (9 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

3/4 of the way through +Bliss Morgan 's Inner Workings and the tick tick tick ping is driving me bonkers!

WHAT DOES IT MEAN!!!!

:)

2013-05-15 23:16:40 (8 comments, 0 reshares, 13 +1s)

My day just got made.

Thank you +Joel Duggan

#gardenwars

2013-05-15 21:20:25 (11 comments, 0 reshares, 16 +1s)

Me likey the new Google+ layout.  There, I said it.

2013-05-15 13:44:16 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

This is likely to be my only post today because of things (mostly work and deadlines).

So a quick reminder: Today is the last day to submit your novel thing to AuthorBoost!

Spread the word.  If you know an author that is close and needs editing tell them to apply!

2013-05-15 04:56:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Awesome.  None of the Hulu videos are working properly for me.  I'll take it as a sign to go to bed.  

::sigh::

2013-05-14 23:00:34 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

2013-05-14 21:24:19 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Feels.  Every time.

2013-05-14 18:25:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

2013-05-14 17:23:04 (32 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Can I just say.... being told I'm doing everything wrong and that I should just give up is really a morale booster.

Really makes me want to keep writing let me tell you.

2013-05-14 17:03:07 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Quick reminder that AuthorBoost closes for applications at midnight tomorrow.  That's Wednesday the 15th EST @ midnight if you want exact timestamps.

Get your queries in now!

2013-05-13 21:40:57 (41 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Question for the Artist people

Say someone wanted to hire an artist to do a graphic novel.  Maybe not the size of Dark Knight Returns (which has 225 pages) but maybe around 150 what would you charge?

2013-05-13 18:37:57 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

She Said, He Said: A Prequel - The Name of the Doctor - Doctor Who Series 7 Part 2 (2013) - BBC One

2013-05-13 17:59:50 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

I can't remember if it's today or tomorrow (or yesterday) that +Chris Hadfield returns to Earth, but either way it has been an absolute honor and privileged to follow along on his journey.

This will be one of the top space related moments in my life[1] and it was fantastic!

[1] I skipped school years ago to watch the Challenger launch.  It was the day it exploded.

2013-05-13 19:02:27 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Storycube challenge => It's voting time!

Let's recap shall we?  Last friday I posted a photo of a set of story cubes. In that post I asked people to post a story using those cubes.  

Now, I'm posting the stories below for you to vote on!  The winner (i.e. the one with the most votes) will get a set of StoryCubes all their own. Or an expansion if they want)

So read the stories below and +1 the one you thing is the best.

Voting will go through Tuesday midnight. 

Good luck!

2013-05-12 15:50:35 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

AuthorBoost update and A new Challenge!

Gentle reminder that this years AuthorBoost closes for application acceptance on Wednesday.  If you haven't filled out the form yet and you are thinking about it, do it now!

(Maybe next year I will do this like a pledge drive, with daily annoyings :)

Remember, the only two rules are:
1. You aren't currently signed with a publisher
2. You are close to having your manuscript ready for editing.

I'm working on a.. let's call it 'partnership' for all those that have applied.  Can't say more just yet but do stay tuned (I know, I'm a tease)

For everyone that doesn't have a manuscript ready, or doesn't want to write a book/novella/etc, or is already signed, here is a challenge just for you (And everyone else ;)

The image below is my Rory's StoryC... more »

2013-05-12 03:07:06 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

The latest episode is up!

The crew is on the run and hiring from the pirates of last episode.  

Will they get away?  

What has Harley figured out about the attack?  

What is the Professors roll in all this?

Find out in the latest thrilling episode of: Chronicles: Ball of Fate!

2013-05-11 04:01:44 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

AuthorBoost update and A new Challenge!

Gentle reminder that this years AuthorBoost closes for application acceptance on Wednesday.  If you haven't filled out the form yet and you are thinking about it, do it now!

(Maybe next year I will do this like a pledge drive, with daily annoyings :)

Remember, the only two rules are:
1. You aren't currently signed with a publisher
2. You are close to having your manuscript ready for editing.

I'm working on a.. let's call it 'partnership' for all those that have applied.  Can't say more just yet but do stay tuned (I know, I'm a tease)

For everyone that doesn't have a manuscript ready, or doesn't want to write a book/novella/etc, or is already signed, here is a challenge just for you (And everyone else ;)

The image below is my Rory's StoryC... more »

2013-05-11 02:21:02 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

http://store.qmxonline.com/Firefly-Independents-Flag_p_219.html

2013-05-10 21:26:25 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

The latest episode is up!

The crew is on the run and hiring from the pirates of last episode.  

Will they get away?  

What has Harley figured out about the attack?  

What is the Professors roll in all this?

Find out in the latest thrilling episode of: Chronicles: Ball of Fate!

2013-05-10 17:13:12 (16 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Sekrit Projekt supplies.

Muahaha!

2013-05-10 14:58:23 (3 comments, 2 reshares, 3 +1s)

AuthorBoost update and A new Challenge!

Gentle reminder that this years AuthorBoost closes for application acceptance on Wednesday.  If you haven't filled out the form yet and you are thinking about it, do it now!

(Maybe next year I will do this like a pledge drive, with daily annoyings :)

Remember, the only two rules are:
1. You aren't currently signed with a publisher
2. You are close to having your manuscript ready for editing.

I'm working on a.. let's call it 'partnership' for all those that have applied.  Can't say more just yet but do stay tuned (I know, I'm a tease)

For everyone that doesn't have a manuscript ready, or doesn't want to write a book/novella/etc, or is already signed, here is a challenge just for you (And everyone else ;)

The image below is my Rory's StoryC... more »

2013-05-09 19:00:15 (1 comments, 6 reshares, 12 +1s)

Holy carp.

Just listen.  

2013-05-09 14:07:42 (17 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

So, due to 'reasons' I am taking a little time away from Google+.

I will still update when Chronicles comes out and when any other project updates, including Garden Wars, AuthorBoost, and the Sekrit Project. I just need to focus on other things right now.

Just so you don't think I died or anything.

Not that anyone would have noticed anyway. :)

2013-05-09 01:59:51 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 20 +1s)

Steampunk Legos?! o.0

schweet!

2013-05-08 19:45:33 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 5 +1s)

Acceptance and Forgiveness

When I shared the This is Water video earlier I mentioned something about acceptance and how it was something I've learned over the years.  I was asked (privately) how and I figure I'd answer it here.

To me, there are two kinds of acceptance.  The first involves accepting things you can never change.  Both my mom and my wife have cancer in some form.(1)  This is something that, no matter what I do, I simply can't change.  No amount of wishing things were different, no amount of shouting 'unfair' will change that fact.  It took me a while but I eventually learned to accept that this was the new reality and instead of letting it color my life I just live my life as best I can and help them do the same.

The second form of acceptance is accepting things that you cannot  change right now but can in the future.  And Idon'... more »

2013-05-08 18:22:08 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 4 +1s)

I don't.... what the.... ::dies::

2013-05-08 17:34:17 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Lunch!

So anyone whos had me circled for the past year remembers these.  Super Ramen.

It's actually Udon noodles (this time) which I add a bunch of stuff to.  What you see it green onions, cucumber, mung bean sprouts, cabbage, cilantro and sriracha with a lone Enoki mushroom sticking out.

What you don't see is snow peas, radish and radish leaves, and carrots.

I'm not really liking this batch of noodles.  Need to find some good, non-wheat based ones to try.

2013-05-08 16:23:20 (3 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)

/geek swoon

I want this. It would be like having Ray Bradbury's brain in my living room. 

2013-05-08 14:03:02 (4 comments, 6 reshares, 7 +1s)

WARNING: Contains things that might make you think.

I'm sure you've all heard the joke about the little old lady at the front of the check out line that say "I have a coupon for everything!".  It's hard sometimes not to get upset at the person keeping you from doing Important Things(1).  But there is always a reason.  Usually one we can't see.

Something else I've learned over the years; acceptance.  Some things you simply can't change.  For those, you forgive, accept and move on.

(h/t to my entire stream because I think everyone is sharing it :)

(1) It's funny, I often see the people that bitch the most about 'slow people in line' are the ones that tend to sit on their butts and watch TV all day.

2013-05-08 13:43:23 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

If I ever get a movie made of any of my writings I want Simon Pegg involved.  

He's almost as twisted and messed up as I am. :D

2013-05-08 13:38:44 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Wooton!

::rearranges his shelves::

2013-05-08 13:31:55 (1 comments, 3 reshares, 2 +1s)

AuthorBoost Update and News

So today is Wednesday May 8th.  That means that one week from today the  AuthorBoost project will close Phase 1 (accepting applications) and kick off Phase 2 (editorial review).

So you have just about a week to get your application in!

Several people have asked if their manuscript has to be complete right now.  The answer is a qualified no.  

Qualified in the sense that it doesn't have to be completed to apply but it needs to be close.  By close I mean within the next couple months.

So.  If your a writer (and I have several within the sounds of my text) and you are close... why haven't you applied!

Get on it!.

However

If you aren't close.  If you don't expect to be done until next year, you can always apply to next years round.

You read thatcorrect... more »

2013-05-07 21:02:41 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

About fraking time.  A lot of build up for this movie.  Here's hoping they don't over promise.