by Hyram Voltage | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
They tell us authors that we have to advertise our book, story, blog, etc. I had that point driven home again at the Oxnard Steampunk Fest recently. It’s a nice little fest with live music and many great steampunk outfits. Wandering around the Fest I saw a sign... by Hyram Voltage | Oct 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
I made a commitment to go to an editor. I’ve been putting this off. For over a year I have been self-editing and polishing my manuscript to make it good enough to show to an editor. I put a lot of work into it. My critique partner has read the book at least... by Hyram Voltage | Oct 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
At the Gaslight Expo I talked to an author I know. She recommended an editor she had just used. The author writes graphic novels and had just published her first novel. That and the fact that conventions get me fired up I went and contacted the editor. She asked for a... by Hyram Voltage | Oct 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
I attended the Gaslight Expo in San Diego this weekend (10-5/6). Here are some pictures I took snap shot style. Here are some pictures of the staff in action. This is Check-in early Friday morning; This is check-in late Saturday afternoon; Be sure to stick your head... by Hyram Voltage | Sep 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are no hard fast rules for punctuation in the written American English language. If there were we would not need the Chicago Manual of Style, the Associated Press Stylebook, the Modern Language Association (MLA) Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing, or... by Hyram Voltage | Sep 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
I missed a blog update Monday morning. I’ve been busy. Sunday, the day I would have written the blog was packed. The Saturday before I helped a very sick friend. It was hot and muggy. Several of us spent all day packing and moving stuff. Hot sweaty work.We got...