Happy 249th birthday to the United States of America! Keep it up: we’re almost to that 250 mark! Have a safe, fun 4th, and I’ll talk to you all later!
Author Archives: J. S. Allen
Summer Reading Sale!
Happy first of summer, all! From now through July 4th, all* my e-books will be 50% OFF with select retailers! In addition, all* print books bought directly through this or my publisher’s site will also be 20% OFF, including signed editions! So what are you waiting for? Take a look at my Books page andContinue reading “Summer Reading Sale!”
Deepest South: Vending at StratosFur 2025
This past weekend, I attended StratosFur 2025, a furry convention in Houston, Texas. While Friday was a bit of a debacle, I managed to get a seat in the Artist Alley on Saturday, June 7th and Sunday, June 8th. Here’s how it went…
The Big One: Fan Expo Dallas
Until this year, I had never been to a comic con as an attendee, much less as a vendor. The largest event I’d ever vended at was Texas Furry Fiesta this April with 8650 attendees, and it went quite well. While Fan Expo doesn’t seem to keep such exacting figures, I’ve read estimates of upContinue reading “The Big One: Fan Expo Dallas”
Plans for June
May was a very long, very busy month. It began with Harry’s Hay Days in Grandview and ended with Fan Expo in Dallas (more on that later this week). In between, I made some great progress on my Knights of Aralia series (if not enough for my liking) and laid some plans for the future.Continue reading “Plans for June”
Fan Expo Coming Up!
Greetings all! As some of you may be aware, I’ll be vending behind the Bluedrake Books table in the Artist Alley at Fan Expo in Dallas, TX this weekend (Booth A711, to be precise). If you happen to be in the area, I invite you to come on in and see all the amazing shows,Continue reading “Fan Expo Coming Up!”
Happy Memorial Day!
Let us take a moment today to remember those who have given their all for this country. If any veterans are reading this, my sincerest thanks to you as well.
Keeping a Dream Journal
The world of dreams. It’s a mysterious, fascinating place that we often go, yet often do not remember visiting. Is it merely our mind sorting out the experiences of the day or something else beyond? Whatever the case, for those of us fortunate enough to remember, it can be a source of endless inspiration…as wellContinue reading “Keeping a Dream Journal”
Guest Post: How to Keep the Love of Learning Alive in Your Child
This week , I have yet another post by Christopher Haymon of adultingdigest.com. This is a bit of a different subject than what I usually publish on this blog, but I thought it a very important one. And so, here is his take on how to make learning a lifelong obsession for kids.
Harry’s Hay Days…Not Mine
Last Saturday, I vended at my first outdoor event of the year (and yes: my first outdoor event since the disasters of October): Harry’s Hay Days in Grandview, Missouri. It was not a disaster, but nor did it compare to the glowing success of my first street fair a year ago.