Monthly Archives: April 2019

So, how do I add videos to my blog posts, dagnabbitt???

Posted on April 30, 2019 by pouringmyartout

I got my sporty new phone. I have been playing with the slow-mo video. I have stuff to share. It is time that I figure out how to put videos in the blog… but I am a computer moron. Do … Continue reading →

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Let’s make a cover for my new novel; a step-by-step blog series, and I want your input!… part 13…

Posted on April 29, 2019 by pouringmyartout

Okay, technically, this shouldn’t be part of this blog series. This is the map I am going to stick in the front of the novel, between the copyright and dedication page, and chapter 1. You might notice that I used … Continue reading →

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Trump’s support of racism leads to death near my home…

Posted on April 28, 2019 by pouringmyartout

The rhetoric of hate and Nationalism. It is real. There was a mass shooting yesterday at a synagogue near where I live in San Diego in Southern California. I have been to that building. I have been in that building. … Continue reading →

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And now, some random animal photos for you to look at, while I finish editing my newest novel and doing the cover art…

Posted on April 27, 2019 by pouringmyartout

That might be the best photo of a lizard I ever took. I saw him outside at work. He let me stick the phone right up to his face. Totally not intimidated by my size… or the idea of becoming … Continue reading →

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More California sunsets to look at if you are sick and tired of looking at the cover ideas for my newest novel…

Posted on April 25, 2019 by pouringmyartout
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Let’s make a cover for my new novel; a step-by-step blog series, and I want your input!… part 12…

Posted on April 24, 2019 by pouringmyartout

The newest mock-up of just the front cover. I added some ships. And some flowers. But now, the flowers sort of clash with the patches I added to our princess’s jacket. Too much red, maybe? I did change the jacket … Continue reading →

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Let’s make a cover for my new novel; a step-by-step blog series, and I want your input!… part 11… the results are in!!!

Posted on April 23, 2019 by pouringmyartout

Here it is… I mean, sort of… the very first mock-up of the cover for my new novel, as determined by excessive testing and polling. This is the background you liked best. This is the text setup you liked best. … Continue reading →

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And here is something to entertain those of you who aren’t interested in helping me with the cover of my new novel…

Posted on April 23, 2019 by pouringmyartout

Consider it a gif-t… ha… see what I did there?

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Let’s make a cover for my new novel; a step-by-step blog series, and I want your input!… part 10…

Posted on April 22, 2019 by pouringmyartout

It was unfair of me to expect you to try to help me pick between 20 versions of the cover for my new novel. I have now narrowed the choice down to the five that I think work best. Please … Continue reading →

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Let’s make a cover for my new novel; a step-by-step blog series, and I want your input!… part 9…

Posted on April 22, 2019 by pouringmyartout

#7 Okay, I think people are getting bored with helping me make a book cover for my new novel. I gave you too many choices to choose from. #7-A But I did get some valuable feedback… at first. I am … Continue reading →

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