Every night, when my family eats dinner, we play “news and goods.” We go around the table to share what happened that day and what we’re happy about. Here’s my news and goods for Friday:
* I just submitted a feature story to Arlington Magazine about homebrewing. I also wrote a profile on J.R. Bentley’s for the fledgling publication. The two pieces will appear in the September/October issue.
* Tomorrow, I will have a booth at Strip: The Dallas Webcomics Expo. It takes place at the Southfork Hotel in Plano. I’ll be selling copies of ASTRONAUT DAD: THE COMPLETE EDITION and taking subscriptions for the SHORT STORY OF THE MONTH CLUB. (I think) I’m participating in a panel on “Print Media With the Pros” at 1:30 PM.
* Also tomorrow, starting at 4 PM, Lakewood Brewing Company (owned and operated by my friend Wim) will celebrate its “first tapping” at Goodfriend Beer Garden & Burger House. They will release two beers: Hop Trapp, a Belgian-style IPA, and Rock Ryder, an American Rye Wheat. I’ve had both, or earlier non-commercial scale versions of these beers, and both are very, very good.
* Upcoming stories for D Magazine? I have two. Right now, I’m working on a profile for the October issue. Since it’s not finished, I won’t announce anything yet, but it’s “geek culture” related.
* The other story? I finished it a week ago. It’s a concise 400-word piece about the Viridian housing development in North Arlington.
* The August short story “Lolito” should be available soon to all subscribers. I need to write the ending and edit. April is working on the front page artwork, and it looks great.
That’s it for me. Do you have any “news and goods?” Feel free to share in the comments section.
Wow you’re keeping busy.
I just released the POD collection of my webcomic OVERWHELMED this past week, with the whole strip’s run plus never-before seen ones in there.
Next week I’m releasing a novella/short story collection through Smashwords called RUNNING THE TRAIN…AND OTHER STORIES, featuring my new PI character Ben Miles.
My next two projects are another short story collection of unrelated stuff (probably to give away for free) and a manuscript to shop around featuring my Ben Miles character. Hoping to finish research this month and start outlining soon.
Busy, but I could always use more work!
Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Here’s the link for the POD collection, yes?
http://www.lulu.com/shop/costa-koutsoutis/burning-the-candle-at-both-ends/paperback/product-20305346.html
Send me the link for RUNNING THE TRAIN when it’s available, and I’ll make sure to spread the word.
Yeah, that’s it! Thanks man, I’ll make sure you get the link.
The Viridian development I find rather amusing. Aside from being in what is essentially a giant flood plain/swamp and right next to the old land fill, the name reminds me of the Veridian corporation from ‘Better off Ted’… coincidence? hmm…
Hmmm… I think not! In my article, I address the flood plain/landfill issue.
“It’s a concise 400-word piece about the Viridian housing development in North Arlington.”
I drove by the Viridian housing development recently and was astounded at how someone could build a potential subdivision next to a smelly waste dump. I guess there is a sucker born every minute.
If you get a chance, read my story in the September issue of D Magazine. (Coming out in a few weeks.) I cover the landfill issue. Personally, if I had the money for a home at Viridian, I don’t know if I’d build there. My needs are different. However, their solution seems viable. Will people go for it? I don’t know.