This Past Month in Online Shenanigans

One of the disadvantages to running my own freelance marketing consultancy is that I often have less time for blogging/writing/etc. Thankfully, I've been able to complete some long-standing personal projects, meaning more leisure and writing time. But as always, here's my monthly summary of various online appearances.

First, I have been busy blogging for Chicago Now's One Cause At A Time, resulting in a recent appearance at the Chicago State of Innovation Conference. Here are some perspectives from the conference for your reading pleasure.

This past week, I recorded a podcast interview with Art Sippo for his pulp-oriented Art's Reviews podcast. (We focused on many of my pulp writing efforts, including Black Bat Mystery - Volume 3 and Dreamer's Syndrome: New World Navigation). Thanks to my involvement with the Black Bat, I've also discovered a great fan site around the character. 

Speaking of podcasts, I was part of a "Fantasy Draft Crew" panel at DePaul University's Celebration of Star Trek. You can listen to the panel via this episode of The Televerse.

Special thanks to Andrew Salmon for the opportunity to review his Fight Card entry Sherlock Holmes: A Congression of Pallbearers  for I Hear of Sherlock. 

Finally, a new place where I'll be writing - I'm doing to be contributing to CompleteSet thanks to Chuck Moore (formerly of Comic Related, now of CompleteSet and The Charlie Tonic Hour). And of course, my first article....is Doctor Who related. 

What I'm Doing When I'm Not Blogging

It's Saturday afternoon, and I've been in the midst of writing and editing (and finishing up freelance work).

I've also been dating. On a frequent basis.

But since another month has come and gone, I thought I would do what I usually do - my semi-regular blogaround with a variety of posts, podcasts, and online mentions...all in the name of keeping my online reputation clean.

(As if my personal website, my consulting site, and my Amazon AuthorCentral site weren't enough....)

First, since you may have heard that Comic Related  is closing its doors, you might want to read my thoughts on the subject before the site vanishes....(and yes, I've copied all of my old posts....and I'm seriously considering assembling an ebook. Your thoughts in the comments below).

Speaking of all things Comic Related, Zone 4 is undergoing some changes as well....feel free to give it a view and listen on YouTube.

You know, I never thanked pal Roger for linking to my Christopher Lee tribute. Thanks, Roger!

Finally, via Chicago Now, a post that combines technology and nostalgia.....

My Online and Offline Road Trips

As many of you know, I'll be kicking off my "2015 Rocketing into Spring Road Tour" this weekend with Windy City Pulp on Friday and Sunday and Columbia College on Saturday. But as I'm busy, here are a few items for you to consider...mostly, various appearances and mentions around the net for your entertainment - and my search optimization.

• Thanks to pal Roger, I now have greater appreciation for the work of librarians and realize why libraries are important.
• Right now, I'm on the hunt for new marketing clients, so consider making a referral to One Cause Consulting, as well as joining us on Facebook
• Recently, I participated in an online roundtable about writing to word counts. Yes, these things matter!
• In other writing news, here's a review for I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere.....
• ....and yet another episode of the Zone 4 Podcast
• Coming in May: I head to Oak Lawn Public Library for their first ever Fan Fest....+
• ...and join several fans for Leverage 101

A Month Of My Online Shenanigans

It's that time once again - time to look at various other writing and mentions of me online.

Why? Because it provides a great excuse for me to get with the linking....and to build my search presence.

First, I served as election judge last Tuesday....and you can read all about the experience via Chicago Now. (As well as an update)

Although I didn't write this post, I am very happy to see my photo used in this article on the Chicago police. (And to the author - no problem. Use away - that's what the Flickr stream's for).

Yes, it's that time - time once again for a Comic Related column!

(And also another entry for I Hear of Sherlock)

Hey, look - another Flickr photo used!

Want to check out where I crank this stuff out? Yes, Sean Taylor posted a photo of my writing/work space (and I also am launching my own business!)

Finally, for your listening pleasure, the Zone 4 podcast.

My New Professional Venture: ONE CAUSE CONSULTING

I've taken a very important step in my professional life: I've been working with nonprofits, social ventures, and small businesses for awhile now. Combined with my past community experience, I have a great deal of expertise which could be brought to bear. So in my quest to find consistent work, I'm taking the plunge....


....and starting my own marketing consultancy.

Consider this a soft launch of my new marketing consultancy, One Cause Consulting. My goal is simple - help social ventures/social entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and small businesses build their communities one cause at a time. (Hey, that's a catchy title, isn't it?) .

My intention is to provide quality consultation around online marketing and copywriting that provides strong results, positive impact, and which meet specific business goals.

So why am I announcing this on my personal, pop culture blog? Well, this is part of a gradual roll-out. After freelancing/job seeking for the past few years, building a business seemed the next logical step. (In fact, looking back on my college and grad school years....I had done something similar). I'm also more than willing to work with small publishers, pop culture-related companies, and work with a nontraditional client base.

Yes, the web site is a work in process (I'm learning WordPress), and a Facebook Page will be created by the end of the week.....but if you know anyone who could use my services, just send them down to the site....and thanks!