Author Archives: Dave
First amazon review
The years have mellowed me. At one time, receiving a review of my novel such as this would have cause me to retreat and give up. Now I’m more determined than ever. “Obviously written in another language with bad translation. … Continue reading
Out and about on a hot day
The bank thermometer reads 98. Outside the library there are kids playing in the shade. When we worry about how much time our kids–and we ourselves–spend inside, behind a computer screen, it’s nice to see a few people undeterred by … Continue reading
Online ebook pricing conundrum
I’ve been experimenting with a novel I wrote. I have it published on Amazon as an ebook (see below). I really am more interested in people reading it than I am in abeing paid. The conundrum is what price to ask? … Continue reading
Good online (science) fiction?
I recently signed up for the trial of Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited. For $9.99 I have access to many thousands of books. Having recently written a novel, I’m looking for ways to learn the ropes of online publishing, promote my novel … Continue reading
Lost in space, or Kansas…
If persistence is a virtue, then I have at least one. One interesting quandary I’ve discovered is that the ability to create–for the sake of argument, assume I am in that group–does not correlate with a skill in promotion. However … Continue reading
It takes a lot to impress me
But these are simple, fascinating, elegant. Bringing the promise of what computer controlled fabrication can do. Ugears Are The Wooden Alternative To Legos. And They’re Awesome. https://ugearsmodels.com/
No revelations
Sometimes you just sit on a bench in the park and enjoy the grass, the trees, and the sky.