Hey, all.
Nope. Haven't disappeared. Just juggling 9,000 things right now and coming up short for writing time. I'm working on the last chapter of Not Human Enough, but I can't give you a time frame yet. I appreciate your hanging in there while I get my ass in gear.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Chapter 10 is up!
Hey, there.
I've just posted Chapter 10 of Not Human Enough. I'm excited to continue the story, but I'm sad, too.
As many of you know, our friend and amazing author Cliffgirl passed away recently. It was unexpected and hit me hard. I was surprised that it affected me so much. I kept telling myself, "You don't even know her, so don't be so upset," but she had really become a presence on my blog. Every time I posted something, she'd read it right away and always left wonderful, supportive comments. She always said her favorite story of mine was Exposure Time, but she was very supportive of my Amsel Clan stories, too.
It's hard to know that she won't get the end of the story, but we still have her stories. We can still hear her voice. Thanks for your words, Cliff.
I've just posted Chapter 10 of Not Human Enough. I'm excited to continue the story, but I'm sad, too.
As many of you know, our friend and amazing author Cliffgirl passed away recently. It was unexpected and hit me hard. I was surprised that it affected me so much. I kept telling myself, "You don't even know her, so don't be so upset," but she had really become a presence on my blog. Every time I posted something, she'd read it right away and always left wonderful, supportive comments. She always said her favorite story of mine was Exposure Time, but she was very supportive of my Amsel Clan stories, too.
It's hard to know that she won't get the end of the story, but we still have her stories. We can still hear her voice. Thanks for your words, Cliff.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
New chapter is coming soon!
Hey, all.
I'm shooting for Thursday afternoon or early Friday to get chapter 10 posted. Can't wait to get reactions!
I'm shooting for Thursday afternoon or early Friday to get chapter 10 posted. Can't wait to get reactions!
Monday, April 8, 2013
Supporting Cast
More photo inspiration for the Amsel Clan:
Click here to check out my picks for Stefan, Sam, Greta, Kirner, Lowner and–of course–Quincy.
Click here to check out my picks for Stefan, Sam, Greta, Kirner, Lowner and–of course–Quincy.
Update and new pics!
Hey, all.
Chapter 10 is coming soon! Thanks for hanging in there. I've put up some new "muse" photos, including a new picture of "Jake" and my inspiration for Will Hayden. Click here to see them.
I'm also working on some pics of secondary characters. I love having them to look at while I write.
Chapter 10 is coming soon! Thanks for hanging in there. I've put up some new "muse" photos, including a new picture of "Jake" and my inspiration for Will Hayden. Click here to see them.
I'm also working on some pics of secondary characters. I love having them to look at while I write.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Public Domain or The Net: Is there a difference?
The internet and the public domain are not the same thing.
Many bloggers post photos on their sites with a disclaimer that they found the images in "the public domain." Unfortunately for them, they are probably wrong. Just because an image is circulating around the internet doesn't mean it isn't protected under copyright laws.
An easy-to-understand definition of PUBLIC DOMAIN: creative or original works not protected under intellectual property laws. They are images whose copyrights have expired, or were never copyrighted. In other words, a public domain image assumes that the creator of the work has relinquished his work to the public or can no longer claim exclusive rights over it. The work is now owned by the public. Once an image enters the public domain, anyone can copy, manipulate, distribute, display or simply use it anyway he wants without legal encumbrances. To put it plainly, granting an image to the public domain is a total unconditional abandonment of all rights to the image.
Images of models and actors are almost always protected under copyright laws. Even if the photographer posts the photo online, no one has the right to reproduce the image without the photographer's consent. Posting a disclaimer that you don't own the images on your blog is pretty much useless. Unless you have specific permission from the owner to use a photo, you are violating copyright law and there may be legal consequences. In other words: you could be sued.
Many photographers allow you to use their images if you credit them and provide links to the photographers' websites. The easiest way to get permission is to contact them. Most photographers' sites have contact info. If you'd like to use a photo, send an email and ask for permission. If they allow you to use their work, great. If they say no, it's important that you remove the photos immediately.
An easy-to-understand definition of PUBLIC DOMAIN: creative or original works not protected under intellectual property laws. They are images whose copyrights have expired, or were never copyrighted. In other words, a public domain image assumes that the creator of the work has relinquished his work to the public or can no longer claim exclusive rights over it. The work is now owned by the public. Once an image enters the public domain, anyone can copy, manipulate, distribute, display or simply use it anyway he wants without legal encumbrances. To put it plainly, granting an image to the public domain is a total unconditional abandonment of all rights to the image.
Images of models and actors are almost always protected under copyright laws. Even if the photographer posts the photo online, no one has the right to reproduce the image without the photographer's consent. Posting a disclaimer that you don't own the images on your blog is pretty much useless. Unless you have specific permission from the owner to use a photo, you are violating copyright law and there may be legal consequences. In other words: you could be sued.
Many photographers allow you to use their images if you credit them and provide links to the photographers' websites. The easiest way to get permission is to contact them. Most photographers' sites have contact info. If you'd like to use a photo, send an email and ask for permission. If they allow you to use their work, great. If they say no, it's important that you remove the photos immediately.
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