Since they've sent the press release, I suppose I can now tell you about that other speaking engagement: I'm the keynote speaker for the Arkansas HighEdWeb regional conference in July! They've just issued a call for presentation proposals. Send one in, and come see me! … [Read more...] about come see me at the Arkansas HighEdWeb regional conference
Special Deductions for Freelancers
Special Deductions for Freelancers — a tax form for the marginally employed. … [Read more...] about Special Deductions for Freelancers
Where you can hear me speak about WordPress
Tomorrow, I'm speaking at the CASE District IV conference in Austin. I'm on at 3:30, talking about how I use WordPress as a complete CMS to manage several university offices' sites. This is a shorter, updated version of my half-day workshop last fall at HighEdWeb. This Wednesday … [Read more...] about Where you can hear me speak about WordPress
Shut up, brain.
Last night I finished writing the last chapter of my WordPress book (huzzah! confetti!) and went promptly to bed, being rather worn out. Not ten minutes later, my brain coughed up a scene and a plot complication for the mystery novel I put on the back burner several months … [Read more...] about Shut up, brain.
WordPress Workshop Day
WordPress Workshop Day — I am teaching the afternoon session on themes. Use discount code WPLEARYS to get 10% off your registration! … [Read more...] about WordPress Workshop Day
Why This Moment Matters
Why This Moment Matters … [Read more...] about Why This Moment Matters
What the health care reform bill means for you
What the health care reform bill means for you — an interactive thingy from the NY Times. … [Read more...] about What the health care reform bill means for you
Wordle tells the story on the health care debate
Wordle tells the story on the health care debate pro-reform: "People need insurance." Anti-reform: "Government costs people money." Yep, that's about the size of it. … [Read more...] about Wordle tells the story on the health care debate
Web Standards for E-books
Web Standards for E-books — Joe Clark is always worth reading, but in this article he's tackling the intersection of my two professions. Excellent stuff. … [Read more...] about Web Standards for E-books
Intro to urban fantasy
They get points off for staring the article with, "Since ancient times," but if you need to hand someone an intro reading list for urban fantasy, you could do a lot worse than Library Journal's list. My other quibble? I would have starred Bitten. … [Read more...] about Intro to urban fantasy