From the monthly archives:

December 2008

7 facts about me that you probably don’t care about

December 30, 2008

Image by brungrrl via FlickrIt was only matter of time. Dean OUlette (funny name for a Texas fan) tagged me for the most recent reincarnation of this meme. OK. I’ll play.
But for a guy that lives pretty much online and it’s remotely bashful or shy, it’s kinda tough. So I’ll try and pull up seven [...]

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Do you tweet… like I do?

December 29, 2008

Image by CRASH-candy via FlickrNewsflash #1: anyone claiming proficiency in any aspect of social media is making it up as they go along. Present company included.
Resist the temptation to alter your behavior because Social Media Expert suggested you do so. For every gem presented, the schmee (my word, run with it) probably exhibits one or [...]

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Scott Sigler invades Phoenix in January

December 14, 2008

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He’s coming. And we can’t escape. If we’re lucky, maybe he won’t bring… THE CHICKEN SCISSORS!
Scott Sigler is coming to town. Which is a lot like saying Santa Claus is coming to town, only Sigler actually is and he doesn’t weigh nearly as much.

Mark your calendars for the event, Phoenix. The most popular [...]

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Free Audio Books for Readers & Sage Advice for Authors

December 13, 2008

I didn’t write that title. Carrie Runnals did. She was gracious enough to interview me recently on her podcast, Words to Mouth.
As anyone who’s asked me knows, I can go on and on (and on and on) about the topic of new media, especially as it relates to authors. Yeah, I’ve to a soft [...]

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Evo spreads the hoppy beer meme

December 12, 2008

Image by evo_terra via FlickrMy friend Charlie has a beer podcast. It’s called Speaking of Beer. And he… speaks of beer. Lots of different types of beer. And when he wants to speak about hoppy beer… he calls in the pro. Uh, that would be me.
I’m the special guest on Show 54: Hopapalooza 3: International [...]

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In praise of shortness

December 6, 2008

Image by noneck via FlickrThere’s something to be said for a short show. My podcast listening enjoyment has increased 10 fold by:

Brad P. in NJ for A Whole Lot of Nonsense. I wish I cared as much.

Beatnik Turtle’s Song of the Day. I wish I had been as prolific with my music.

The Onion Radio News. [...]

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What the heck is an #evfn?

December 6, 2008

#evfn is a weekly social gathering organized primarily over Twitter.1 It stands for East Valley Friday Nights and has been going strong for several weeks now2, I think we might have reached critical mass of sorts last night.
It’s an interesting off-shoot social media experiment, with roots in various Tweetups, meetups and the like. And it’s [...]

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Launching Social Media Triage™ – Bite-sized Evo Terra goodness

December 3, 2008

Image via WikipediaIf you’ve seen a M*A*S*H re-run, you know what triage is. It’s providing quick and immediate aid to those who need it the most. It’s patching a hole, fixing something that is broken, or getting something working that has stopped.
Social Media Triage™ is no different. Just with less icky stuff.
SMT assumes you’re already [...]

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