Happy New Year - the State of Stipewriter

Hello and happy New Year!

As you can see, the content has been light for DJ Stipewriter for the past few weeks. I've been going through my projects and trying to prioritize, then there were the holidays and there have been a few readings that I wanted to prepare some new material for. As such, Spatchcock and Faceballs have both been back-burnered and my focus directed toward more pressing projects. Once I clear a couple of the short term projects away I'll revisit those cartoons and figure out which one I want to focus on. I'd like to work on the artwork more and just don't have time. Faceballs may win out because of this since it really doesn't require much artwork at all.

This came about because in 2 days I turn 39. When I was 30 I made myself set some concrete goals I wanted to accomplish before 40. There were only two items that I can recall, finish recording a complete album of original material and publish a full length novel. With just 367 days left, I thought it was time to take inventory and redirect my attentions accordingly.

I've set 3 main priorities:

1. Submissions for Writing Excuses retreat scholarship (Due date: 1/15)
- Short story - 50% written.
- Changes to CNF piece about Joe and the Wolfdream - not started.
- Revisions to prologue to "God's Muse" - not started.

2. Novel - God's Muse (Due date - 1/4/2014)
- Status: 30% complete with first draft.

3. Linens and Things, the album (Due date - 1/4/2014)
- Songwriting - 95% complete (4 of the 15 songs needs a few lyric tweaks)
- Initial recordings - 5% complete (stalled due to equipment issues)
- Peripheral instrumentation - not started

So, my hands are pretty full right now. Rather than force out mediocre posts on a daily basis, I'm going to focus on quality when the inspiration strikes. I'm also considering releasing a novella here in serial form (mostly written already), but only if I'm making progress on items 2 and 3 above.

As always, thank you for your eyeballs.

- DJ

Sometimes Things Aren't Always What They Seem

Thank you for your eyeballs.

- DJ

Unnecessary Signs: Installment 4X7

Very glad the sign was there. Coulda been a real mess:





Thanks for your eyeballs.

- DJ

So...human

This is tough to read but I had to share. I've been introspect lately, and very unproductive. Forgot that life was fleeting. Time to remember that. I can do better, so why don't I?

"I got excuses
But no matter which I use if
I lose
I lose
Because I choose to lose."

http://news.yahoo.com/neighbor-took-6-young-survivors-home-205020443.html

Postings might be a bit light as I re-prioritize some projects and enjoy the holidays with both hands.

Thanks for your eyeballs.

- DJ

WTF Wednesday - The Hobbit

We are über-excited in our household for the release of the Hobbit this month. I thought I'd share this onion parody on what to expect.

http://www.theonion.com/articles/highlights-of-the-hobbit,30618/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_campaign=standard-post:teaser:default


I know the article is a joke, but it's not the first time I've heard it's going to be a trilogy. I hope it's not true! I have seen everything in the previews except for Smaug, which in the final third, so could it be they just haven't made that part yet?

I doubt it, but thought I'd feed into the ambiguity.


Thanks for your eyeballs.

- DJ

Evil Mr. Vaccine

Found on Twitter. Laughs ensued. Sharing followed. Please enjoy.



Thanks for your eyeballs.

- DJ

Poetry Reading Monday December 3

Hello all,
I will be doing a poetry reading this coming Monday (Dec. 3) at the Sacramento Poetry Center. It is 7 minutes of pure DJ sandwiched by some very talented writers. The event is to celebrate the work of the 2013 American River Review literary magazine, which I'm honored to be included in for the second year in a row.
Doors open at 7, words flow at 7:30.

Thanks for your eyeballs.
- DJ