Tag: Kindle

The 12-Foot Teepee … How I Didn’t Set the Publishing World On Fire

Every once in a while, much to my surprise, Amazon informs me that someone bought one of my books. It happened during 2012 and just happened again ... wow! Any personal friends who were going to buy or read my book have long since done so. Therefore, whoever bought it is not someone I guilted into … Continue reading The 12-Foot Teepee … How I Didn’t Set the Publishing World On Fire

THE HILARITY OF A COMPUTER GONE ROGUE

This hasn't (so far) been a funny year. I probably needed a laugh, though I didn't expect it from a computer glitch. Generally, computer glitches are not funny. They usually make me crazy. I wind up screaming first at the computer and later, at some poor helpless tech adviser who doesn't know anything and can't … Continue reading THE HILARITY OF A COMPUTER GONE ROGUE

NATIONAL SCIENCE FICTION DAY – JODI TAYLOR AND THE CHRONICLE OF ST. MARY’S

Yesterday, January 2, 2018, was NATIONAL SCIENCE FICTION DAY It was another day too, including National Cream Puff day, but I'm much more interested in science fiction. So I'd like to talk about Jodi Taylor, author of a series called "The Chronicles of St Mary's," a school which isn't a school where all the historians are … Continue reading NATIONAL SCIENCE FICTION DAY – JODI TAYLOR AND THE CHRONICLE OF ST. MARY’S

DISCOVERING SOMETHING ELSE – SERENDIPITY IN ACTION

Being a cast member on a movie set wasn't exactly what I'd expected. I wasn't sure what to expect since my experience with working on a film was drawn entirely from the media. Even subtracting 95% of what I thought I knew to align with reality, I thought something should be happening. I guess it … Continue reading DISCOVERING SOMETHING ELSE – SERENDIPITY IN ACTION

MISPLACED, NOT LOST

I sat here last night. Pondering the differences between this computer which runs Windows 7 Professional and all my other computers which run Windows 7 Home Premium. That was the precise moment I realized I had not the slightest idea where I'd put the system disks for this computer. It was alarming. I next realized I'd no idea where I … Continue reading MISPLACED, NOT LOST

SHARING MY WORLD – ONCE MORE UNTO THE BREACH!

SCENE I. France. Before Harfleur. Alarum. Enter KING HENRY, EXETER, BEDFORD, GLOUCESTER, and Soldiers, with scaling-ladders KING HENRY V: Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more; Or close the wall up with our English dead. In peace there's nothing so becomes a man As modest stillness and humility: But when the blast of … Continue reading SHARING MY WORLD – ONCE MORE UNTO THE BREACH!

WHAT MAKES A BOOK?

I read a lot and almost entirely on a Kindle. I feel about my Kindle the way I feel about computers: it's a better way. Especially as I've gotten older and my eyes tire quickly, being able to adjust size and style of the fonts has become increasingly important. Kindle is lighter than a paperback and has its … Continue reading WHAT MAKES A BOOK?

THUMBS DOWN ON KINDLE FIRE HDX – THUMBS UP ON PAPERWHITE

Amazon launched the new generation of Kindles at the end of September 2013. I spent time perusing these latest greatest Kindles. They were supposed to be pretty much the same as the Fire HD, but with better graphics, battery and sound. A few other perks like really great support and cameras front and back. Gadget … Continue reading THUMBS DOWN ON KINDLE FIRE HDX – THUMBS UP ON PAPERWHITE

REVIEWING THE KINDLE FIRE HDX

Amazon launched the new generation of Kindles at the end of September 2013. I spent time perusing these latest greatest Kindles. They are much like the previous generation with the following differences: Higher resolution graphics More memory and memory options Faster processor Longer battery life Easier (more) Amazon cloud storage Simplified (better) support A front-facing … Continue reading REVIEWING THE KINDLE FIRE HDX

15-MONTHS AND COUNTING – MY KINDLE FIRE HD

Amazon launched its new generation of Kindles this week. I built up a nice head of new gadget enthusiasm looking at these latest greatest Kindles. They have even higher resolution, more memory options and a faster processor. Then, I turned on my Kindle Fire HD and realized I don't need a new one. This one … Continue reading 15-MONTHS AND COUNTING – MY KINDLE FIRE HD