Last weekend, I was once again a bookseller at Tails and Tornadoes FurCon in Tulsa, OK. Some of you may recall my previous posts on this convention in 2024 and 2025. In the latter, I mentioned how I might or might not do a third year based on how poorly things turned out that time.Continue reading “Third Time’s Not the Charm: Vending at TTFC 2026”
Author Archives: J. S. Allen
Plans for September
August was every bit as hectic as I thought it would be, but successful under the circumstances. And it’s not done yet! This Labor Day Weekend (Sep. 4-6) I will be vending at Tails and Tornadoes again (going for two out of three here), followed by Furry Migration next weekend (Sep. 11-13) in Minneapolis (aboutContinue reading “Plans for September”
How to Manage a Business without Losing Your Creative Spark
I have this week yet another post from Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest. This time, the subject is how we as creative types can maintain a professional attitude and approach without allowing our creativity–the thing that leads us in this direction to begin with–get lost in the shuffle. Hopefully you all find it helpful andContinue reading “How to Manage a Business without Losing Your Creative Spark”
Pages in the Park
Just a quick reminder that I will be at Memorial Station in Belton, Missouri next Sunday from 1 to 4 for the first ever Pages in the Park event. If you happen to be in the south KC area, feel free to stop on by and get a signed book by yours truly!
Plans for August
July was a very long, crowded month. But despite seemingly constant activity, it didn’t see much visible progress. Work on the Knights of Aralia project stalled due to having to split my attention too many ways, and nor did I finish typing up another manuscript. I expect August to be just as busy if notContinue reading “Plans for August”
Happy Birthday U.S.A.!
“Oh say does that star-spangled banner yet wave / O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave“ Happy 250th birthday to the United States of America! It’s been a ride making it this far, and many challenges no doubt lie ahead. But for now, have a safe, fun Independence Day, all,Continue reading “Happy Birthday U.S.A.!”
Plans for July
June turned out to be a very productive month in spite of many factors. Progress on the Knights series was excellent, with incremental accomplishments elsewhere. Still no further translation work, sadly. July will continue to build on the foundations set up in June. However, with many extraneous tasks out of the way, productivity should beContinue reading “Plans for July”
Happy Father’s Day!
To all you dutiful dads out there, thanks for all the love and guidance you give to your children. You’re the best!
Plans for June
May was a good month. Not as productive as I’d hoped–certainly not as spectacular as April. However,
Happy Memorial Day!
Under current conditions, you may or may not be doing anything to mark this day as the “official” start of the summer season. Whatever the case, let us take a moment today to remember those who have given their all to defend this country and her principles, both at home and abroad. God bless, andContinue reading “Happy Memorial Day!”