Friday, July 20, 2012
Nigia Imagines...: Self publishing boosted by Penguin? Buys Self-Publ...
Nigia Imagines...: Self publishing boosted by Penguin? Buys Self-Publ...: Indie Author News: News: Penguin buys Self-Publishing Company for $11... : Penguin buys Author Solutions, Inc. for $116 million in cash. P...
Self publishing boosted by Penguin? Buys Self-Publishing Company for $11...
Indie Author News: News: Penguin buys Self-Publishing Company for $11...: Penguin buys Author Solutions, Inc. for $116 million in cash. Penguin takes leading position in fast-growing self-publishing market. ...
I'm not sure what to make of this. I personally don't want to self publish because I feel it's difficult, confusing and takes a HUGE amount of time and energy. It was hard enough working with a small press were I'm nearly promoting my stuff alone while writing my next novel at almost every waking moment. But I love hearing about folks that do self publish and do it well. I adore Penguin and think it maybe a great move for them but wonder will become their true focus.
I'm not sure what to make of this. I personally don't want to self publish because I feel it's difficult, confusing and takes a HUGE amount of time and energy. It was hard enough working with a small press were I'm nearly promoting my stuff alone while writing my next novel at almost every waking moment. But I love hearing about folks that do self publish and do it well. I adore Penguin and think it maybe a great move for them but wonder will become their true focus.
Sunday, June 24, 2012
Nigia Imagines...: Snow White and The Huntsman & What Went Wrong.
Nigia Imagines...: Snow White and The Huntsman & What Went Wrong.: In the briefest statement I can make, this was a good film that was not allowed to be a GREAT fantasy. The actors were good and Charlize...
Nigia Imagines...: About Prometheus...
Nigia Imagines...: About Prometheus...: PROMETHEUS DAMN! Wow! Ok, If you go to see it thinking you want just a scary space story, you will not like it. I repeat, don’t go looking...
Nigia Imagines...: The New York Times GRAPHIC NOVEL Best Sellers List...
Nigia Imagines...: The New York Times GRAPHIC NOVEL Best Sellers List...: I just stumbled upon this. Sorry for the rant. Here I go. Someone tell me exactly when did The New York Times add a Comic Book Best Sellers...
Nigia Imagines...: New to WIne? An Odd Way to Choose a Decent Bottle....
Nigia Imagines...: New to WIne? An Odd Way to Choose a Decent Bottle....: I like wine a great deal. Summer is the perfect time for a chilled glass of the stuff. I was talking to a friend on FB about choosing wine...
New to WIne? An Odd Way to Choose a Decent Bottle.
I like wine a great deal. Summer is the perfect time for a chilled glass of the stuff. I was talking to a friend on FB about choosing wine and thought I'd share this. Here's my tip for those new to drinking wine.
I want to say this without offending anyone. This is an observation I have had over the years and I mean it in the best ways possible. I think it will be helpful in demystifying wine a bit so PLEASE don't FREAK OUT.
I find that wines are like the people that grow them.
California Wines are easy and can be a bit fruity. HOGE is one.
French, Spanish and some German wines are fantastic but more complex and maybe too rich to hang out with most of the time. I can only afford one a month. Funny enough, the Germans make a GREAT sweet wine with a huge name, Gurwurztraminer, its complex, and pricey but worth it.
Anyway... wines from Chile are great! They are cheap but not trash. They are good and flavorful and do what they are supposed to do relatively inexpensively. About $8 to $12 bucks. I would by this over most Australian wines. I feel most that I have tried needed more age and are too sweet but fun to try out.
In white wine, Washington State wines are a more sophisticated, affordable compared to California, more wood and Oak in the end more serious. Chateau San Michelle is one.
On the sweet end, Port is a surprise. It is very sweet, strong but not usually harsh. Great to sip slowly and a bit sexy. It is almost always great tasting starting at $12 bucks and up. If you drink too much and abuse it, will hit you hard in the end.
I think I love the Italian wines the most. Even the reds like cabernet Sauvignon or bubblies like Perseco are not as sweet but over all are softer to me than French or even Spanish wines. Italians drink wine like water and seem to love easy and flavorful on the way down. Gallo Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect combo of California and Italian and can be not obscene to bring to a party with The Recession still going on. Their Sauvignon Blanc is an affordable wine that's great tasting chilled and good with most food combinations. It is great at for a large party, a bit sophisticated than Chardonnay and easy going when you need it.
I'm on a Sauvignon Blanc kick now. Once a week or so, I grab a bottle form Italy or Chile.
I hope this was helpful to you. Enjoy!
I want to say this without offending anyone. This is an observation I have had over the years and I mean it in the best ways possible. I think it will be helpful in demystifying wine a bit so PLEASE don't FREAK OUT.
I find that wines are like the people that grow them.
California Wines are easy and can be a bit fruity. HOGE is one.
French, Spanish and some German wines are fantastic but more complex and maybe too rich to hang out with most of the time. I can only afford one a month. Funny enough, the Germans make a GREAT sweet wine with a huge name, Gurwurztraminer, its complex, and pricey but worth it.
Anyway... wines from Chile are great! They are cheap but not trash. They are good and flavorful and do what they are supposed to do relatively inexpensively. About $8 to $12 bucks. I would by this over most Australian wines. I feel most that I have tried needed more age and are too sweet but fun to try out.
In white wine, Washington State wines are a more sophisticated, affordable compared to California, more wood and Oak in the end more serious. Chateau San Michelle is one.
On the sweet end, Port is a surprise. It is very sweet, strong but not usually harsh. Great to sip slowly and a bit sexy. It is almost always great tasting starting at $12 bucks and up. If you drink too much and abuse it, will hit you hard in the end.
I think I love the Italian wines the most. Even the reds like cabernet Sauvignon or bubblies like Perseco are not as sweet but over all are softer to me than French or even Spanish wines. Italians drink wine like water and seem to love easy and flavorful on the way down. Gallo Sauvignon Blanc is a perfect combo of California and Italian and can be not obscene to bring to a party with The Recession still going on. Their Sauvignon Blanc is an affordable wine that's great tasting chilled and good with most food combinations. It is great at for a large party, a bit sophisticated than Chardonnay and easy going when you need it.
I'm on a Sauvignon Blanc kick now. Once a week or so, I grab a bottle form Italy or Chile.
I hope this was helpful to you. Enjoy!
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