February has been extremely productive in a lot of ways, though disappointing in a couple more. As the shortest month, it always feels a little compact, but this month was filled with good things for me. Brsides my positive vending experience at AnthroExpo 2026, I made some good editorial process and even worked on myContinue reading “Plans for March”
Author Archives: J. S. Allen
The Utility of Notepads
It’s hard to understate the value of taking notes as a writer. In today’s busy world, it is all too easy to have a good thought come to us, only to immediately lose it a second later as something else catches our eye. We need a means of recording those thoughts as quickly and efficientlyContinue reading “The Utility of Notepads”
The Value of Blogging
Why keep a weblog? The answer to that will vary depending on who you ask, but at the end of the day, it can simply be helpful in so many ways, especially to us writers. Here I’ll discuss some common motivations for keeping a blog, but feel free to join in the comments with yourContinue reading “The Value of Blogging”
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Whether you spend this one alone or with someone special, have a positively lovely day!
AnthroExpo 2026: The Comeback
Last weekend (Feb. 5-8), I attended my first event of the new year: AnthroExpo 2026 in Norman, OK. I once again vended in the Artist Alley portion of the convention, but the results were very different…
Plans for February
January was a month of constant motion, yet still felt long somehow. Progress was made: a revised outline to an old story was completed, I came up with outlines for a few more, and I made some editing progress as well. Unfortunately, there was no translation or production of new material, but on the positiveContinue reading “Plans for February”
Guest Post: The Renewal Blueprint: How to Kickstart Your Year with Energy, Focus, and Purpose
Sorry for the long delay in creating a first post for the year, but things came up in December that ate up most of my time and attention. So, the first post of this year will once again be by Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest. This time, he will be discussing strategies for long-term growthContinue reading “Guest Post: The Renewal Blueprint: How to Kickstart Your Year with Energy, Focus, and Purpose”
Plans for January
It’s been quite a bumpy ride, but 2026 is finally here, and I’ve got big plans as always. The only difference is that this year, I should actually have the time to pursue them! I will get started right away here in January with several projects. There is the never-ending Knights of Aralia series toContinue reading “Plans for January”
Happy New Year!
Get this year started right by making your resolution and sticking to it! Get to work on making your dreams a reality–or spend the day getting past that the consequences of last night’s excitement, if you prefer. Either way, be sure to return next week for my first proper post of 2026!
Merry Christmas!
Don’t waste your time browsing the web today: Have a lovely warm holiday with friends and relatives! (And be sure to check back here in January, 2026!)