New Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+
D. H. McKee Nov 15, 2018
The all new (and improved) Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ has been announced, with an amazing promotional video. Be sure to get yours … today.
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True North, Strong and Free
D. H. McKee Nov 15, 2018
The Long Dark is a fantastic game. There’s something so Canadian about ending up nearly dying in a cold, unforgiving forest. And like surviving in the wilderness, prolonged existence promotes ennui, making the player long for something that’s not simply hiding in a Quonset hut from wolves. There’s a sandbox version of the game, and […]
How to Get Unstuck in Writing
D. H. McKee Nov 13, 2018
I’m a little stalled in my writing. This article provides some useful advice in getting through that dry spot before you finish your first draft. Where it may not help is during the editing/rewriting process. I’ve tried a few of these, and they have helped out a little. Probably the best advice I could personally […]
100 Years of Movie Posters: Top Films of 1921
D. H. McKee Nov 08, 2018
These movie posters are great! Remember Harold Lloyd? No? Anyone? Movie poster blog – 100 years of movie posters by category – rare cinema poster artwork Source: 100 Years of Movie Posters: Top Films of 1921
Galaxy69: Cool Sci-fi Art
D. H. McKee Nov 08, 2018
This is some pretty cool sci-fi artwork. Wouldn’t mind driving one of these babies. Galaxy69 is a personal tinker project, aimed at exploring workflows and techniques. It’s also a homage to classic sci-fi – everything from the campy to the artful.The Monolith S.F.I. Dragonfly is primarily designed for charting new worlds, equipped with jets for […]
40 best books to read before you die
D. H. McKee Nov 07, 2018
The blank-best-blanks-to-blank-before-you-blank lists are a little silly, a little subjective, and maybe a little overdone. However, I like posting about books these days, so have at it. I’ll admit, I’ve got some reading to do. I’ve maybe read 16 of these novels, and only remember some of those, since many were read in school. That […]
5 Tips for Writing About Fictional Technology
D. H. McKee Nov 05, 2018
A helpful little article on how to write Science Fiction tech. For those who don’t know how to write about strange, new technology, these pointers may make everything you write a little more believable. 2. Go light on the details. No, seriously.Tied closely with the idea of keeping tech accessible to all readers is the […]
Podcast: Book Cover Design Tips with Stuart Bache
D. H. McKee Nov 05, 2018
Something to listen to on a Monday. How to get your book cover design right. H/T to the folks at Creative Penn. What are indie authors still getting wrong with book cover design? Plus color theory, when to rebrand if your book has been out a while, intellectual property considerations with design, and more […]
13 Stories About Surviving a Nuclear War
D. H. McKee Nov 01, 2018
You can tell a person’s age by how much the quiet threat of a nuclear war impacted their childhood. I remember so many movies, books, and television references from the early-to-mid 80s, including “The Day After,” the traumatizing made-for-TV movie which heavily influenced nuclear disarmament by showing the average American the horror of a nuclear […]