Social Media for Business 101

Here’s an article I wrote for Connect magazine, a publication for business owners, on using social media. It’s basically a social media primer, laying out some simple ground rules.

Improve Your Writing

Are you a writer? A newbie, seasoned pro or maybe somewhere in between? Want to enrich your skills? I recommend reading 73 Ways to Become a Better Writer.

Find my work in the latest issue of Central Florida Lifestyle magazine

Fun and games are definitely not just for kids. Looking to get in shape or socialize with others while playing your favorite sport?

The latest issue of Central Florida Lifestyle features an article I wrote about Adult athletic leagues.

Take a gander and feel free to let me know what you think.

Tweeting too Treacherous?

Do you Tweet? Ever get an e-mail stating that So-and-So is now following you, and you check out their Twitter profile to find zero "Followers" but 20,000 under "Following" (and probably a half-naked woman in the profile pic)? Do you get suspicious? Good call. Twitter is grappling with a solution to these malicious links. (A word of advice: Don't click on the Web site link in those iffy profiles; you could infect your computer, iPhone, etc.)

Here's an excellent Washington Post piece on the growing problem.

Doug Rhodehamel's "Deep Blue" exhibit

I recently interviewed installation artist Doug Rhodehamel for the Sept/Oct issue of Orlando Arts Magazine. He has a new exhibit named Deep Blue opening this Friday, July 31, at Bold Hype Gallery. He’s a fantastically creative artist, and a nice guy. I strongly recommend you stop by and see what he’s been up to (hint: it involves large, glowing fish with huge teeth that are created out of cardboard ). The show ends August 4th.