Courtney Phillips graduated from the University in Houston and currently writes articles for a couple of different education sites, mostly tips and guides. She got in touch with me recently and asked if I would post one of her articles on my blogs. I think she makes some excellent points and am happy to post [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Tips to Help Your Writing Resonate with Readers
Posted in Uncategorized on March 30, 2009 | Comments Off
PodCamp 2009
Posted in Uncategorized on March 30, 2009 | Comments Off
Hello,
I learned a lot of great stuff at Pod Camp SLC 2009. Somewhere around 125-150 people interested in learning about podcasting got together to learn from the talented people in the area. Thom Allen, the founder/organizer/podcasting guru who put the whole thing on is a friend and I’m so glad I went. Pod Camp filled [...]
The Memory Palace
Posted in Uncategorized on March 22, 2009 | Comments Off
I just read the poetry memoir of the bravest woman I know. The book is The Memory Palace, by JoSelle Vanderhooft. I’ve known JoSelle for a few years now and consider her a friend, as well as an incredibly gifted writer and poet. She’s had much critical acclaim and was recently nominated for a Stoker [...]
Young Writers’ Conference
Posted in Uncategorized on March 22, 2009 | Comments Off
March 21, 2009
7th Annual Young Writers’ Conference
“What’s Your Story?”
Springville High School 2009
I was a guest presenter at the 7th Annual Springville Young Writers’ Conference on March 21, 2009. Over 450 kids and parents had were there. For $10 you got a t-shirt, a good lunch, and were able to attend classes given by professional writers [...]
My Return to Bella Vista Elementary School
Posted in Uncategorized on March 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
My Return to Bella Vista Elementary School
March 20, 2009
Hello,
I dropped by Bella Vista Elementary School again to sign some more books for the students—per their request that I come back. Check out the pictures, aren’t they a smart looking bunch? There’s also a picture of Mrs. Mary Lou Damjanovich, the literacy specialist who had me [...]
Fort Herriman Middle School
Posted in Uncategorized on March 22, 2009 | Comments Off
Paul Genesse and a student (Alexandra, I think) at Fort Herriman Middle School in Herriman, Utah
March 19, 2009
Hello,
Fort Herriman Middle School was really fun. The librarian there, Barbara Hopkins invited me to be part of “Lunch in the Library.”
The kids had pizza while I juggled chainsaws and drank poison. Okay, I couldn’t get the [...]
Bella Vista Elementary School
Posted in Uncategorized on March 13, 2009 | Comments Off
Hello,
I had an amazing experience at Bella Vista Elementary School in Cottonwood Heights yesterday. I spoke to an assembly of 5th and 6th grade students and then taught two mini-writing workshops, over an hour each. They were extremely great kids and so smart and imaginative. A special shout out to some of my new fans: [...]
THE DIMENSION NEXT DOOR REVIEW
Posted in Uncategorized on March 8, 2009 | Comments Off
My friend Brad ran across this review of an anthology he and I are both featured in. We found it very cool that the reviewer mentioned two stories in the review, Brad’s and mine.
Here’s the link to True Review, an online magazine:
http://www.truereviewonline.com/TRUE70.pdf
Or here’s the text:
THE DIMENSION NEXT DOOR,
ed. by Martin H. Greenberg and
Kerrie Hughes. [...]
The Brass Dragon Codex
Posted in Uncategorized on March 8, 2009 | Comments Off
The Brass Dragon Codex by R.D. Henham (assisted dutifully by Rebecca Shelley) is one of those really quick and fun children’s books. I read it in record time and really enjoyed the quirky characters—especially Kyani, the very young brass dragon—who calls himself “Tumbleweed.” I mean, come on, no dragon tells his true name to a [...]
Living Arcana
Posted in Uncategorized on March 6, 2009 | Comments Off
A few days ago I was contacted by the head of a local computer company—more accurately a: GPS Driven Mobile Software Development and Game Studio. The company is called Seek Mobile Interactive. The guy, Greg R. was interested in hiring me for some freelance work developing a game they are creating called, Living Arcana. Check [...]
