Personal Blog
My views on life, the universe and getting published (or not)
October 27, 2007
October 23, 2007
- Wasting time applying for jobs that don’t exist.
So it looks like this is going to be an ongoing saga. What is it that makes people offer a job and then turn around and say, “Oh, let me just reiterate that there is no money involved.”
So here is a quick guide for those potential employers who are hoping for a little well written [...]
- Giving up smoking and working at the same time.
Quitting smoking sucks. But I did manage to drag myself out of bed and write a new recipe at hubpages. On of the great things about living where I do is the fact that Italy is just a short drive away, so I get to try a bunch of Italian recipes as well as French. [...]
October 22, 2007
- Eat, Smoke and be Merry
Tonight, I will drink, smoke and be merry, for tomorrow I quit. That’s right, I am giving up the dreaded tobacco (again). This means of course, giving up alcohol and coffee for a while. So, things may go quiet for few days, but I will be back on track as soon as I get over [...]
October 16, 2007
- Wasting time applying for jobs that don’t exist part 2
Cornetta Enterprises were looking for bloggers. What is it with people? I apply for a job, advertised as “A blogging JOB” by these people: and after several emails back and forth asking for my credentials and proof of writing skills etc, I receive this response:
“Bloggers,
Do to the overwhelming response for people wanting to blog for [...]
September 28, 2007
- Wasting time applying for jobs that don’t exist
Eiuoo.com
If you see a blogging job offered and apply, this is the response you will get:
Eiuoo CGO – Chief Group Officer wanted
If you are true-blue user of www.eiuoo.com, if you have plenteous time every day, if you have quite enough experience on group management, you are welcome to join eiuoo group.What is eiuoo CGO?
Eiuoo offers [...]
September 26, 2007
September 23, 2007
September 22, 2007
September 21, 2007
- Hubpages
Well, I have finally cracked 30 hubs on hubpages. Here are some links to my latest hubs:
Baby back ribs recipe:
Best restaurants on the Riviera Cafe Llorca, Vallauris.
Hors D’oeuvres to serve with cocktails.
September 12, 2007
- People who steal work. Inadvertent or intentional?
If you are reading this, the likelihood is that you were asked for and provided a keyword sample to Mark Bentz. I wrote to everyone on the email list he responded to because I was genuinely confused. Have I been ripped off? Is Mark Bentz just a moron? Did I waste two hours of my [...]
August 27, 2007
- Here or there.
I found an interesting travel site. Hereorthere.com, that gets people to post interesting travel experiences. I have posted a few myself. If you’re not sure you want to go somewher, these guys are definitely worth a look. You never know, someone else may have been there before and can help you decide if you want [...]
August 25, 2007
- What must it be like to read rubbish all day long ?
I have been having a dig at agent’s difficult to understand submission guide lines, and have come to the conclusion that they must have a good reason for doing this. And the reason must be:
