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”
Author Archives: J. S. Allen
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!)
2025: A Year in Review
Greetings, and welcome to my final post of 2025! In this I will again be taking a look at my vending experiences throughout the year (I made no less than 12 this time!), but also just a general look at how things have come along and where they might be headed.
Managing Stress in Everyday Life: Real Strategies for a Noisy World
This week’s post is again brought to you by Christopher Haymon of Adulting Digest. Hopefully you all enjoy this piece on an important but often ignored part of the creative lifestyle.