An update on Oleada and first look at three new submission platforms for magazines and writers
Category Archives: Technology
Wrangling Walmart Customer Service
Every now and then, I use this blog to post a rant about customer service or tech issues. Since I’ve just spent a good 30 minutes on a chat with Walmart, I thought it might be good to relate my experience here, so apologies in advance for the rant. I hope it might help someoneContinue reading “Wrangling Walmart Customer Service”
WordPress Renewal Phishing
Today I got a couple of emails reminding me that my WordPress renewal is tomorrow. I thought that was odd, since I’m on auto-renew and don’t have to manually pay my bill. That’s when I noticed the email was from a user at “hosting.com” and the link address was to some long url that wasn’tContinue reading “WordPress Renewal Phishing”
Recent Developments on AI for Writers
I talke about my experience signing an AI opt-in agreement and with learning about tne Anthropic settlement.
Does Using AI Really Make You Stupider?
A morning rant on the evils of AI, this time after reading about how using it can lead to cognitive decline.
Happy with Square
As I gear up for the releast of my new poetry collection, Tree Fall with Birdsong, I’m trying out Square as a way to accept payments.
Supercard Revisited
In which I am reminded of a post I wrote about scripting in Supercard and am able to help out a fellow translator.
Why I’m Switching from InDesign to Affinity Publisher
With my Creative Suite subscription renewing soon, I’ve been looking at Affinity as an alternate.
How to Choose a Headshot
When choosing a new headshot, why not get your followers involved?
Fun Again With ATT
What happened when my ATT UVerse broadband modem reverted to factory settings, and how I finally got help by typing “operator” in the chat.