- This week's Zone 4 focuses on pulp stuff, whether it is Mark Waid's Rocketeer/Spirit crossover for IDW, his Green Hornet for Dynamite, or BBC's Sherlock. If you want to know more, download and listen....and please like us on Facebook if so inclined.
- Speaking of Sherlock Holmes (and I may have missed this last month), here's my latest post for the Baker Street Blog
- And for the social media "gurus" who read this blog - for the both of you, my latest from One Cause At A Time
- If you would like a chance to meet me up close and personal, please feel free to join me for this really cool Doctor Who-themed event (via Facebook);
- In addition, please come in October when franchises collide!
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August 2, 2013
A Rather Pulp-Toned Week....
This week has seen me attend two - count them, two - job interviews. (OK, so they were phone interviews, but they count). This has seen a jump-start in both my professional and writing life (after yesterday's news, heartened that another pitch was accepted, and have two stories "in the queue" for future publication)....but you're not here to read all that. In that spirit, here's my weekly summary of all my online shenanigans:
March 17, 2013
Sunday Morning Blogaround
Increasingly, my days are becoming busier; spent all of this week prepping for a job interview where, within 24 hours, I was politely informed that they were moving forward with other candidates.
(Don't worry - I'll have a Hire Me, Pal! Initiative update tomorrow).
But that doesn't mean that several other cool things didn't happen - in fact, it's nice that although I'm posting this on a Sunday, rather than a Friday (and no, it's not because I only made a token appearance on this week's Zone 4), but it has been...well, my online profile has definitely improved.
(Don't worry - I'll have a Hire Me, Pal! Initiative update tomorrow).
But that doesn't mean that several other cool things didn't happen - in fact, it's nice that although I'm posting this on a Sunday, rather than a Friday (and no, it's not because I only made a token appearance on this week's Zone 4), but it has been...well, my online profile has definitely improved.
- My monthly column for Comic Related focuses on one of my favorite shows, and this week, I'm hoping to write a special Doctor Who-themed post for later this month.
- This past week also saw the revival of Net2Chi (formerly, Chicago Net Tuesday) after, well, some benign neglect. You can read about what I did to prepare for Tuesday, as well as what we discussed on Tuesday
- After too long, a return to the Baker Street Blog, with a book that I strongly recommend you purchase
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October 27, 2012
Kicking Into a Who-Ish Halloween
(I'll also be making an appearance on October 30th on The Ultimate TV with pal Phil of Bar Tab of Rassilon. Perhaps there will be some news forthcoming....or at the very least, some on-camera shenanigans).
You also definitely want to give this week's Zone 4 a listen, where we engage in all sorts of tomfoolery. There are plenty of gratuitous Walking Dead references, and I openly mock the "Iron Chef of Opera" (who will be debating Marvel vs. DC with Pal Terry at Third Coast Pre-Election Night).
Also, if you'll be in town November 10th, I'll be putting on a special edition of the Chicago Geek Breakfast. Please be sure to check out our new main page at http://about.me/ChicagoGeekBreakfast.
And don't worry about my lack of blogging - I'm going to make up for it in November. Honestly.
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October 5, 2012
Several For The Files
It's been a pretty good week - had some great interviews for potential work; may consider joining a specific initiative; and still recovering from a slight cold.
But I've managed to get some activity online this week - here are some highlights:
But I've managed to get some activity online this week - here are some highlights:
- Thankfully, I have an entry for Baker Street Blog this week - and yes, I'm working on more. (Those Holmes movies and novels won't read themselves, you know....)
- For your weekly dose of insanity, please give this week's Zone 4 a listen....you'll thank me later. With a smile on your face.
- And finally, I managed some really cool posts on my new Chicago Now blog.
As always, thanks for reading...and yes, I'm still here.
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August 3, 2012
Friday's Child Is...A Pretty Good STAR TREK Episode
For a guy with no real job, I'm....quite busy.
Lost out on a dream consulting gig, so now, am working to get some more work. (Of course, I admire how some people are "too busy" to help with, say, organizing events....but who can Facebook all over the place). However, in an effort to drive traffic - and to build my SEO - here's an assortment of links and information from this past week:
Lost out on a dream consulting gig, so now, am working to get some more work. (Of course, I admire how some people are "too busy" to help with, say, organizing events....but who can Facebook all over the place). However, in an effort to drive traffic - and to build my SEO - here's an assortment of links and information from this past week:
- This week's Zone 4 brings a "lost" episode of the late, but not quite lamented, Transmissions from Zone 4. Also, be sure to enter our really cool contest where you can help us become "pop culture icons"...or at least, something more fun to play than Stratego.
- If you know anyone willing to help out with social media/advocacy for a West side non-profit, please be sure to send them to the August Chicago Net Tuesday meeting. We could really use the help.
- New entry on the Baker Street Blog!
- Know anyone interested in Doctor Who? Please be sure to send them to the August Meetup, as well as the Dabble Doctor Who 101 session
- New Job Stalker (which shares this photo!)
- August Geek Breakfast coming soon!
Yes, I'm getting back on the blogging horse!
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July 13, 2012
A Surprising and Revitalizing Week
In all honesty, I started this week in relatively poor spirits....but at this month's past Net Tuesday meeting, that changed. Some old friends/partners visited, and needed help....and for a former community mobilization guy who was feeling out of it, it was the motivation I needed. Now, just have to find a venue, but have some ideas in the hopper.
The other news is that....well, for those of you who didn't know, I have been doing some proofing of pulp e-book reissues for Radio Archives, and was fortunate enough to see that one of the books I proofed has just been "announced" for release. Thankfully, they have been keeping me busy....but one of you might be interested. Let me post the little blurb they send out for your information:
And now, after a lengthy intro, here's a list of blatantly self-promotional items:
The other news is that....well, for those of you who didn't know, I have been doing some proofing of pulp e-book reissues for Radio Archives, and was fortunate enough to see that one of the books I proofed has just been "announced" for release. Thankfully, they have been keeping me busy....but one of you might be interested. Let me post the little blurb they send out for your information:
Radio Archives is seeking motivated, excited people to help us proof our eBooks. The team is working hard and we currently have a backlog of 100 eBooks that need to be read and any errors corrected before the eBooks are published.If you have a love for classic Pulp tales as well as a good grasp of spelling, punctuation, capitalization and basic formatting, then you may be just the person we're looking for! Send an email inquiry to Service@RadioArchives.com for more details!
And now, after a lengthy intro, here's a list of blatantly self-promotional items:
- Come listen to the most recent episode of Zone 4, where we talk about Marvel NOW! (and the even more impressive news about Airship 27's new Captain Action book)
- My latest piece for The Baker Street Blog
- Hey, look - a Job Stalker post!
- If you haven't already, please RSVP for next Thursday's Chicago Geek Breakfast at Wow Bao. Come hang out, talk geek, and basically enjoy low-key networking.
- Also, please RSVP for Learnapalooza on July 21st, if you haven't already. I'll be teaching two classes, and you may dig either of them.
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April 22, 2012
Post-C2E2 Podcast-O-Ganza
Yes, this is my moment of self-promotion, in which I encourage you to listen to the best podcast on the planet. This week's episode is all about Pulp Ark, which happened this weekend, and which I couldn't attend. (Sandwiched between C2E2 and next weekend's Windy City Pulp and Paper, I just couldn't swing it in terms of travel and time).
You'll also notice that I didn't use the photos that you may have seen featuring me and two of the hosts of Nerd Girls Eye View, another podcast on Comic Related that you should be listening to. I have a Flickr account; please Google me on Flick to check those out. (There's a fine line between cool and creepy, and I've already used those photos. Need to show my fellow podcasters some respect).
Along with pal Chuck and new(ish) pal Ginny, I recorded a brief segment for an episode of their Ginny Tonic Hour podcast. (And surprise! surprise! It's about Doctor Who.) You definitely want to give this one a listen, folks.
Speaking of Doctor Who, you may have heard that Egen.tv, the online home of Bar Tab of Rassilon, has had to move, necessitating a fundraiser to cover costs. You are more than welcome to join me at the Highball Lounge, 738 N. Clark, on Sunday, April 29th, from 6:00 pm to midnight. General Admission is $10; $25 gets you a drink voucher; $50 gets you a $25 voucher towards the silent auction. There will be films! Guests! Bands! Comedians! So thank you for allowing me this brief commercial message.
And to finish off, please feel free to check out my latest ramblings on both Job Stalker and the Baker Street Blog.
January 5, 2012
2012: A Year Off To A Sherlockian Start
First, this is a singular honor - recently, the Baker Street Blog did a year-end summary....and singled me out for my efforts.
That's what happens, folks, when you "donate" one of your blog posts to another blog. I'm very happy for the recognition, and I've allowed my Holmesian interested to bleed into my Job Stalker posting this week.
(It's also bled into my gift giving - I ended up giving my godson, pictured elsewhere, a copy of The Complete Sherlock Holmes....which I read as a child. My uncle just received a copy of season one of BBC's Sherlock on DVD for his birthday. Go figure).
On the work-related front, I will be making some arrangements with one client to do some grant writing/fund raising work, and will be getting back into the whole networking/job search frame of mind. Although I have one corporate client, I do want to branch out and see what else I can take on (and possibly, let go). In that regard, I've changed my personal site (and will probably give some more time and work to it), and will revamp my long neglected non-profit social media blog within the next few weeks.
And of course, there is your regular weekly installment of Zone 4. We're sponsoring a contest where if you tell us why you listen, you can be a character in a comic book (And not in a trampled-with-several-others-by-a-giant-lizard kind of way). Please feel free to join us on Facebook and give us a heads up. Here's this week's trailer:
Oh, and one final thing - I'm kinda sorta dating again. Too early to tell, but looking good.
That's what happens, folks, when you "donate" one of your blog posts to another blog. I'm very happy for the recognition, and I've allowed my Holmesian interested to bleed into my Job Stalker posting this week.
(It's also bled into my gift giving - I ended up giving my godson, pictured elsewhere, a copy of The Complete Sherlock Holmes....which I read as a child. My uncle just received a copy of season one of BBC's Sherlock on DVD for his birthday. Go figure).
On the work-related front, I will be making some arrangements with one client to do some grant writing/fund raising work, and will be getting back into the whole networking/job search frame of mind. Although I have one corporate client, I do want to branch out and see what else I can take on (and possibly, let go). In that regard, I've changed my personal site (and will probably give some more time and work to it), and will revamp my long neglected non-profit social media blog within the next few weeks.
And of course, there is your regular weekly installment of Zone 4. We're sponsoring a contest where if you tell us why you listen, you can be a character in a comic book (And not in a trampled-with-several-others-by-a-giant-lizard kind of way). Please feel free to join us on Facebook and give us a heads up. Here's this week's trailer:
Oh, and one final thing - I'm kinda sorta dating again. Too early to tell, but looking good.
October 7, 2011
What You Are About to View Is Highly Classified
Yes, friends, if it's Friday it's time once again for another episode of the Zone 4 Podcast. I have to admit - now that I'm part of a team, I'm actually considering "retiring" the old podcast (archiving, ending my libsyn account, etc) - it's not that I'm not proud; I just think that it's much easier for me to let go of a solo endeavor now that I have some cool pals to podcast with.
In addition, I'm also going to be cohosting the new Whoverse radio show on WGT Radio Sunday afternoons at 1 pm CST. It's an "internet radio" program (which will be archived), and I'm excited to be expanding my media presence. If you would like to listen, head to the Facebook invite and tell us you'll be listening; I'll be sure my co-host and I give you the proper shout out.
And of course, new stuff up on Baker Street Blog and Job Stalker.
Enjoy!
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July 22, 2011
Into the Zone of Self-Promotion
If it's Friday, it must once again be time for another episode of Zone 4 from Comic Related, with Brant Fowler, Ron Fortier, and some dude who doesn't know when to shut up.
Enjoy a small sampler:
Trust me, kids, you'll dig this one. I get to use words like "lippy", "martial" and refer to a certain person currently in the public eye as "sweetcheeks".
And in Baker Street Blog news, here's my latest entry.
Enjoy a small sampler:
Trust me, kids, you'll dig this one. I get to use words like "lippy", "martial" and refer to a certain person currently in the public eye as "sweetcheeks".
And in Baker Street Blog news, here's my latest entry.
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May 5, 2011
Various & Sundry Online Shenanigans
Yes, there's more blogging goodness coming down the pike, but I thought I would take a little break and shill for some of my appearances with other people.
(Plus, I'm gearing up for Free Comic Book Day and a visit to Logan, my godson, this Sunday. So here's a way you can have the experience of being with me without coming to the blog).
(Plus, I'm gearing up for Free Comic Book Day and a visit to Logan, my godson, this Sunday. So here's a way you can have the experience of being with me without coming to the blog).
- You can check out my latest entry in Metroshrink, my non-profit social media blog. It's a little interesting, and hopefully, will crack the Internet in half. Or get bloggers in a tizzy. We really like tizzies, especially on bagels with jelly.
- Be sure to download tomorrow's episode of Zone 4, the excellent Comic Related podcast. I made a guest appearance, and in this episode, we discuss Superman's citizenship, and I make numerous inappropriate comments. Plus, it's got Ron Fortier.
- You can also read my various entries in that fine Sherlock Holmes blog, The Baker Street Blog. And a note - [STUD] is an abbreviation for this Conan Doyle Holmes tale, and not a description of my often blinding handsomeness.
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