A short story in response to Write Anything’s Fiction Friday Challenge… “I have a dream,” he started. “It’s one of those real trippy dreams, you know? Flying elephants and buildings crumbling and all that crazy stuff from the movie Inception.” He inhaled another long drag from his cigarette, his hand visibly shaking. The bags under his eyes spoke of how … Continue reading
Signs that You Don’t Really Want Twitter Followers
I’ve been spending more time on Twitter lately (@michaelwroberts for those keeping score) after needing a break from Facebook’s incessant updates and Google+’s relative newness, and I had forgotten some of the humorous ways that people run their Twitter accounts. I understand that some people only use social media as a marketing means to support whatever online business they may … Continue reading
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MicroPost: Klout and a Mirror
Klout.com is an interesting service that could be quickly dismissed as simply a measure of one’s vanity, but couldn’t all social media be labeled as such? Whether it’s Facebook’s new Timeline or something like Klout, all of these services create an interesting look into who we are — at least on the social media scene. I may think I value … Continue reading
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Evernote: My New Life Hub
My wife and I upgraded to Android phones a while back, and I have been ridiculously hooked on the whole “app” experience. I know. I’m late to the game, but I am in it now, and I’m ready to learn as much as possible. The app that’s rocking my world right now? Evernote. Evernote is a note taker’s dream, and … Continue reading
Creator Interviews and Remembering Passion
One of the prerogatives of blogging is to always reconsider everything you publish. “Should I keep writing this series, or should I move on to something else?” Blogging is an interesting vacuum. I come from a performance background, so I’ve always been able to look out into the audience and see if they’re into the show. Blogging is a different … Continue reading
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Review: Reasonably Priced Comics #3
The anthology series Reasonably Priced Comics continues to be on of the best looking small-press indie anthologies out there. With three issues now available to the public, RPC has solidified itself as an anthology that delivers quality material. And, trust me, I’ve read quite a few small-press books, and consistent quality is no easy feat. Voyaga – “Identity” Voyaga is … Continue reading
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Tagged Brandon Barrows, Ionic, Martin Brandt, Reasonably Priced Comics
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Vacation 2011
Vacation is one of those great opportunities to reflect on life and the processes that keep us so busy. One of those processes includes this blog, which I’ve always kept around as a great way to test new ideas. Now that I have entered the new land of smart phones, I am going to start focusing on shorter posts written … Continue reading
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Indie Film Life
IndieFilmLife.com recently launched in order to see independent art more effectively reach a wider audience. Over the past couple of years, I’ve found myself slowly growing my network of artists online. This group includes comic book writers and artists as well as indie filmmakers. All of these individuals are passionate about their art, and they take the time to try … Continue reading
