Writers: Last minute tips for events
With Planet Comicon just a couple of days away (it starts this Friday) I wanted to talk a little more about what I am doing to prepare for the event. In prior articles, I mentioned having mats to stand on…
Owin #39 — Owin’s fears
Check out the start of the series. Owin glanced over at Gwen and raised his eyebrows. “What?” He asked as they continued down the road to Solva. “You seem lost in thought,” Gwen responded. She had taken Warren’s pack for…
Owin #38 — On the road
Check out the start of the series. The Needle sailed into Little Bern’s protected harbor just after midday. While Arn had called it a small town, Owin admitted being a bit surprised by the amount of industry visible as they…
Owin — Still at sea
Unfortunately, Owin and Gwen will spend this week out at sea. For me, I am working on final preparations for Planet Comicon (coming up 13 -15 Mar) as well as finish getting things ready for book 4! If all goes…
Writers: Be someone else
Not the advice you were expecting? The last two weeks I have shared a couple of things I have learned or observed with regard to doing public appearances. Last week, I talked about standing up and changing your physical presence…
Owin #37 — Settling the accounts
Check out the start of the series. After the four of them had a hearty meal on Calvin’s coin, they returned to The Needle and climbed back aboard the open boat. The Dock Soldiers Arn had paid to watch their…
Writers: Rise to the occasion
Last week’s recommendation was for people who are doing shows and events to buy mats because hard surfaces make standing for long periods of time more difficult. This week I want to elaborate more on the value of standing. As…
Owin #36 — Life is a game of chance
Check out the start of the series. The unloading and handing off of the cargo went much easier than the loading of it. Gwen managed to wash away the salt that had clung to her body and clothing in a…
A little bit of kindness
Last week I went out for dinner. Unfortunately, my appetizer didn’t come out until after I had finished eating the main course. The waitress apologized a couple of times for the delay and I knew it wasn’t her fault, so…
Writers: Don’t forget your mats!
With my first major show of the year coming up (Planet Comicon), I thought I would share a few tips I’ve learned with my fellow writers (aspiring or otherwise). Even if you are not a writer, you might find this…