21
May
I found this fascinating quote today (via C.C Chapman) since it highlights what we mentioned in a previous post:
I was fortunate enough to get an advance copy of Personal Effects: Dark Art which will hit store shelves in a couple of weeks. While I love my Kindle, it is books like this that insure that printed books are never going to go away. You’ll have to pick up a copy to see what I mean, but the whole style and printing is as much a part of the story as the written words are. Trust me and order a copy today.Personal Effects: Dark Art, May 2009
You should read the whole article.
Random Update (Right click, download, and experience.)
In this audio update, I discuss recent happenings on the website, encourage you to follow me on Twitter, announce a few projects in the works, and thank everyone for their birthday wishes. We also include a promo for J.C. Hutchins’ new novel Personal Effects: Dark Art which is slated to be released in June. Read more
16
May
By the time this post is viewed, I will be back in Natchez after completing various evaluation tests and having instructors observe my skills. The impression I was given at the beginning was that my progress would dictate the overall outcome of my stay at the center. To a degree, this was correct. The instructors *did* have to come to the conclusion that my skills were proficient. However, the proverbial head fake was that I had to internally observe myself performing the tasks and know that I was at a true level of of success. The program is designed for clients to get as much out of the instruction as they put into it. Personally, I feel that more attention should be put on applying bar-raising practices to make the individuals face challenges while learning through the hard work that when push comes to shove, they can do anything asked of them at any given moment; opportunities given throughout their stay to experience real-life scenarios for when they terminate. But for the person who *does* motivate him or herself, this “go at your own pace” approach can be a blessing in disguise. It grants someone with drive and desire to push forward and go beyond what is expected. This is what happened in my case. I’ll have more to say after a few days have passed and I’m done celebrating this weekend; turning 25 only happens once!
8
May
Firstly, to all the junkies visiting from scottsigler.com, thanks for giving us a look see. We are wanting those who would like to get their feet wet in the podcasting and production arena. It will take a few weeks to get things settled, but I am confident that we can hit the ground running.
Second, I can confirm that I will be back in Natchez on the 15th of this month thanks to me accomplishing the tasks set before me here in Jackson. It has been a learning experience; some good, some neutral, and more often than not refreshing. As always, feel free to share this post and/or leave a comment.
Episode slated for yesterday postponed since time constraints prevented a proper editing schedule. It looks like I will be here in Jackson Mississippi until sometime in the third week; basically between Mother’s Day and the 16th. I’ll update when possible. So far, the feedback from instructors has been quite positive.