Actually, I’m not sure these scams are new, but they are new to me, and since people seem to be interested in this kind of thing, I’ll write about them. I’ve been super busy lately (hence, very few blog posts, sorry!) so my junk mailboxes have really piled up. Tonight I finally got ahead enoughContinue reading “Two New Scams Targeting Writers”
Category Archives: Technology
Goodbye Oleada, Hello Ola, Subfolio, & Dapple
An update on Oleada and first look at three new submission platforms for magazines and writers
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?
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