“New”
The tic of a clock,
perhaps arbitrary, but
a sign of what’s next.
Steve D
Author: Steven D'Adamo
I'm a fantasy author and blogger. I like to write about the creative process, music, movies, books, and my weekly haiku series, "Haiku Sunday"
Friday Write-Day: Preparing for the Next Step
This week’s ‘tween-holiday lull has been a welcome break for me. It’s allowed me to really focus on preparing for the next steps — in writing, at work, and in life.
Consider this my pre-New Year planning post. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: Preparing for the Next Step”
Post-Xmas Relaxation Post!
I didn’t feel like writing a full post, and I’m sure nobody wants to read a full post. I hope those of you working have an easy day before the post-holiday new-year rushes.
And anyone with a day off, I hope you are relaxing in comfort and contentment.
Here are a few videos to blast in the office or for any family lounging about. Continue reading “Post-Xmas Relaxation Post!”
Haiku Sunday – Eve
“Eve”
A night of waiting,
childlike anticipation
for a new sunrise.
Steve D
Friday Write-Day: Pre-Holiday Stress Time!
The holidays are usually somewhat stressful for me. Just making sure I’ve find appropriate gifts for people and can get to all of the family events is more than enough to think about.
Work has been stressful this week, largely because I was trying to wrap up a lot of things before being off for a few days.
But, I am off today, and thankfully, have some time to get shit done.
Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: Pre-Holiday Stress Time!”
10 Thoughts from Star Wars: The Last Jedi
I thought about writing a full-fledged review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi after seeing it on Friday night, but I’ve had several days to mull it over and read some other articles about it.
Such as this one, explaining why, evidently, a lot of Star Wars fans hated the film: http://epicstream.com/features/Top-13-Reasons-Why-Some-Star-Wars-Fans-Hate-The-Last-Jedi
I think instead I’m just going to highlight what stuck out to me about the movie.
Sound good?
***Spoilers Abound***
Continue reading “10 Thoughts from Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
Haiku Sunday – Cold
“Cold”
Icy aromas
sting the nostrils and bare skin
and hands flare purple.
Steve D
Friday Write-Day: Strange Week
My lifestyle goals were… difficult this week. In fact I completely forgot about them — with good reason.
My aunt passed away unexpectedly last Saturday. Tuesday night after work, we drove my dad up to New Jersey for the funeral on Wednesday morning. Continue reading “Friday Write-Day: Strange Week”
Marketing 2017 Wrap-Up
Well, the numbers are not officially in, because there are technically still 20 days left in 2017. But, I am savvy and realistic enough to know when to call a game.
Our marketing efforts this year were… lackluster, despite my big talk way back in January. I don’t need to dissect our numbers (or my budget) to find the reason why, however.
The main culprit: I didn’t publish my book this year. I think most would agree with me that this was a wise decision, but it has necessarily delayed my own marketing efforts.
Still, there are some key lessons I can derive from this non-campaign. But first, let’s dig into the numbers. Here were my original marketing goals for this year, focused mostly on growing our audience. Continue reading “Marketing 2017 Wrap-Up”
Haiku Sunday – Busy
“Busy”
Thoughts fly in at the
speed of Internet. I need
spreadsheets for my mind.
Steve D
