In the old days, when I sold a story to ANALOG and some other magazines, they just sent a check. Now this wasn’t an ordinary check — it had a little contract written on it. So, when you endorsed the check to deposit it, you also signed the contract. Well, aside from the dodge of… Continue reading Signing the Contract
Starting a New Book
There is a period of time after I’ve finished a project where I’m at loose ends. When I’m between projects, I’m most likely to be depressed and unsure about what I’m doing. But, I can’t create the idea for a new book on demand — at least not instantly. Over the past three or four… Continue reading Starting a New Book
Changing the Icecubes
Mary Ann’s laptop, a Mac Titanium, is a little over three years old. I noticed that the last time I checked the warranties. Apple only supports the things for three years. I suppose there are repair methods other than Applecare, but I had been looking to upgrade her system for the past few months anyway.… Continue reading Changing the Icecubes