"When in doubt, improvise!" the personal blog of L.A. Jones. The author of the best-selling book series Tales of Aradia the Last Witch.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Friday, December 30, 2011
What purpose do book publishers serve? — Tech News and Analysis
What purpose do book publishers serve? — Tech News and Analysis
I will always think self publishing was the only way to go. Many publishers hold too many cards, and the last thing you want to do is play your hand in that kind of scenario.
I will always think self publishing was the only way to go. Many publishers hold too many cards, and the last thing you want to do is play your hand in that kind of scenario.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
A guide to self-publishing for academics and researchers: live chat | Higher Education Network | Guardian Professional
A guide to self-publishing for academics and researchers: live chat | Higher Education Network | Guardian Professional
one of the biggest annoying things about writing is research
one of the biggest annoying things about writing is research
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Riverbank Books Blog...: Tales of Aradia, The Last Witch. Book One by: L.A....
Riverbank Books Blog...: Tales of Aradia, The Last Witch. Book One by: L.A....: Compose I loved the main character Aradia. She is the last witch of the hidden race but doesn't know it. The story is full of vampires, fa...
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Asperger's Patient Advocates for Others - OzarksFirst.com
Asperger's Patient Advocates for Others - OzarksFirst.com
its what do I after all. Once I never spoke of it, now I speak proudly of it. Its part of who I am I shouldnt act ashamed.
its what do I after all. Once I never spoke of it, now I speak proudly of it. Its part of who I am I shouldnt act ashamed.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Hoffman Estates man with Asperger's graduating magna cum laude - DailyHerald.com
Hoffman Estates man with Asperger's graduating magna cum laude - DailyHerald.com
"Little professors" is what most people call us.
"Little professors" is what most people call us.
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Highland Park company Aspiritech helps people with Asperger's syndrome put computer skills to good use | abc7chicago.com
Highland Park company Aspiritech helps people with Asperger's syndrome put computer skills to good use | abc7chicago.com: Created two years ago, Aspiritech employs people with Asperger's syndrome who have unique computer skills.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Suicide victim's kin speak up on bullying
Suicide victim's kin speak up on bullying
Twice I tried to comitt suicide, twice I failed, and I am glad. Never do this it may not seem so big of a deal but try imagining what will happen to ur family. they will blame themselves and it will tear them apart.
Guess who stopped me from my attempts beside faith in the Lord? My family. they made me realize that I cannot do this to them so to whomever reads this and has thoughts get help because in the end life may be tough but u gotta keep trying not just for yourself but for ur loved ones.
I keep trying and my family makes it worth it.
Twice I tried to comitt suicide, twice I failed, and I am glad. Never do this it may not seem so big of a deal but try imagining what will happen to ur family. they will blame themselves and it will tear them apart.
Guess who stopped me from my attempts beside faith in the Lord? My family. they made me realize that I cannot do this to them so to whomever reads this and has thoughts get help because in the end life may be tough but u gotta keep trying not just for yourself but for ur loved ones.
I keep trying and my family makes it worth it.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Fight for justice for Adrian goes on, says family (From Worcester News)
Fight for justice for Adrian goes on, says family (From Worcester News)
the kid may look like a Batman villian but he didnt deserve what happened to him.
Fight the good fight Adrian's family it is worth it in the end.
the kid may look like a Batman villian but he didnt deserve what happened to him.
Fight the good fight Adrian's family it is worth it in the end.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
How Successful People Deal with Asperger's | Penelope Trunk Blog
How Successful People Deal with Asperger's | Penelope Trunk Blog
One day my story will be added to this list as well. To the people who share my disability we are the Champions my friends!
One day my story will be added to this list as well. To the people who share my disability we are the Champions my friends!
Books being made into movies...
My best friend Kim pointed out to me that books being made into movies are not necessarily a good thing. Plenty of fantasy books have been adapted such as Eragon, Blood and Chocolate, and the Seeker: the Dark is Rising. They were not box office smashes to say the least. Yet Harry Potter (as inaccurate as the films were) was a huge box office check deposited into JK Rowling's bank. The Lord of the Rings movies were huge as well.
I wonder what makes a book adapted into a movie good? my initial belief was if my book gets turned into a movie i will stay out of the project. However, i think the authors stay out of them too much. Maybe if the authors got involved the movies wouldnt suck so much. One of my other friends even pointed out to me "its your book u have a right to make sure its represented right." I think thats the direction Harry and I will go with if Aradia ever gets turned into a film. We will get directly involved in it. We will talk to the casting people, make announcements to the public, and so much more. Its worth a shot after all.
I wonder what makes a book adapted into a movie good? my initial belief was if my book gets turned into a movie i will stay out of the project. However, i think the authors stay out of them too much. Maybe if the authors got involved the movies wouldnt suck so much. One of my other friends even pointed out to me "its your book u have a right to make sure its represented right." I think thats the direction Harry and I will go with if Aradia ever gets turned into a film. We will get directly involved in it. We will talk to the casting people, make announcements to the public, and so much more. Its worth a shot after all.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Friday, December 16, 2011
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Asperger's is not keeping Lawrence teen from his love of football » Merrimack Valley » EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA
Asperger's is not keeping Lawrence teen from his love of football » Merrimack Valley » EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA
One thing about us Aspergers people is when life gives us lemons we make thirteen different dishes and drinks including lemonade with them. In other words, almost nothing gets us down.
One thing about us Aspergers people is when life gives us lemons we make thirteen different dishes and drinks including lemonade with them. In other words, almost nothing gets us down.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Pro's and Con's of Using Your Real Name When Writing - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com
Pro's and Con's of Using Your Real Name When Writing - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com
one of the reasons why I picked a pen name is its an excuse for me to act more liberal. U can write so many things when people dont recognize which ur family u criticizing. Especially if its yours.
one of the reasons why I picked a pen name is its an excuse for me to act more liberal. U can write so many things when people dont recognize which ur family u criticizing. Especially if its yours.
Friday, December 9, 2011
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Great news!
Not only have my editor and I have edited and perfected the first volume to the Tales of Aradia series. How do I know its perfect because the moment my father who is a die hard non fiction fan started reading it he burst out laughing! Very good sign!
But I got better news! My editor and his wife are expecting a baby girl! I have already commissioned my mother to start knitting a pink baby cap! i keep hoping that Harry and Amy will consider naming the baby Aradia because I think Aradia Bradlow has a pleasant ring to it. But hey even though Amy herself agrees its a pretty name there are dangers in sharing a name with a character from a book series just ask the guys who are named Harry, Edward, and Jacob.
I have two friends named Edward who still gripe "out of all the names to name the vampire why would it have to be Edward!"
http://harrisonbradlow.com/index.html
thats my editor's website with the link to the book as well. Be sure to congratulate him on facebook!
But I got better news! My editor and his wife are expecting a baby girl! I have already commissioned my mother to start knitting a pink baby cap! i keep hoping that Harry and Amy will consider naming the baby Aradia because I think Aradia Bradlow has a pleasant ring to it. But hey even though Amy herself agrees its a pretty name there are dangers in sharing a name with a character from a book series just ask the guys who are named Harry, Edward, and Jacob.
I have two friends named Edward who still gripe "out of all the names to name the vampire why would it have to be Edward!"
http://harrisonbradlow.com/index.html
thats my editor's website with the link to the book as well. Be sure to congratulate him on facebook!