I'm a content writer for a local web-zine called Geekssociated Press, which covers mostly nerdy pursuits but also other local stuff. My main contribution is craft brew reviews from around the Valley, but sometimes a few other things of interest. Oh, it's not a paying gig, just the exposure is my reward. Here's where it gets surprising as fuck ( Read more... )

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Playoncon is officially a GO. I have the receipt for my pre-reg lying around somewhere, not that it'll be necessary, though it'd be helpful in case the reg desk gives me a hard time about it AGAIN. Got a killer deal on a plane ticket for POC, flying direct to Birmingham arriving Thursday morning. Shame that the hotel doesn't start checking in till ( Read more... )

It's bedtime for Phoenix Comic-Con, locking up and turning down the lights till next year. And there will be a next year, there's no doubt about that. Ooooh I could tell you more about What I Did This Weekend, but really it's the same old story. Get badge, catch up with friends, wander 'round taking pics, gaming, a couple parties and plenty of ( Read more... )

I had occasion to peruse the shelves of McKay Used Books a few weeks ago. I've always liked used bookstores; it's like a treasure hunt, and you don't know what you'll walk out with, or even if you'll find anything. And the titles are old, out of print and obscure, not the kind you'll have heard of or even found on a Google search. There's horror ( Read more... )

I've never had this happen to me, but it gives me an idea to write about. I daresay it's not the intention of the secret teller, but life's strange that way.

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