Author Archives: dichroic

first book post is up!

Posted on July 10, 2013 by dichroic

In case you were wondering: For anyone who wants to know what my book is actually about, I’m writing a few blogposts on the basics, in very basic terms. The first one, “What is a Business Process and Why Should … Continue reading →

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choosing an Author Photo

Posted on July 10, 2013 by dichroic

This is hard! It’s made a bit easier because Ted has all our photos organized in iPhoto so that I can just sort for the ones with my face, but still it’s a tough decision. First, of course, there’s ruling … Continue reading →

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one small strike for book-cover diversity

Posted on July 8, 2013 by dichroic

Really, really pleased with my publisher AMACOM right now. Their original concept for my book cover showed four hands, all pale-skinned; I asked them to make the skin colors more diverse and they said yes!

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I have a funny feeling about this…

Posted on July 8, 2013 by dichroic

My to-do list for today goes: 1. Finish revising book per Ted’s edits 2. Send book to editor (one mega-Word file, separate .ppt file for each graphic) 3. Erg 18km 4. Get book printed out, send that to publisher. 5. … Continue reading →

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Recovering

Posted on July 1, 2013 by dichroic

Main goal for today: make the bed,because when you spend this much time in it, you really notice all the shed people- and cat-hair. And maybe I’ll eat something (total for the last 24 hours: some berries and a soft … Continue reading →

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Ugh ow ow ow

Posted on June 30, 2013 by dichroic

Well, reset the timer, because it’s no longer been years since I lot threw up. No idea where this came from, but just in case, I do not think I will be revisiting the Indian restaurant where I got takeout … Continue reading →

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liking it here

Posted on June 28, 2013 by dichroic

This is not the technical post I promised to write. I just wanted to say how much I like living in Oregon! Tonight I couldn’t bear to stay home (Ted’s on travel until tomorrow, and the job people not only … Continue reading →

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Author Questionnaires are not fun so I’m consoling myself with fantasy

Posted on June 28, 2013 by dichroic

Today I made the most boring book webpage ever – at present it has nothing but the title, my name, and a picture of me that may or may not be the one I’ll use on the book. (It’s not … Continue reading →

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done again

Posted on June 26, 2013 by dichroic

The book’s done, again. That isn’t the first time I’ve said that and it won’t be the last. There was when it was done enough to submit, then again when all the chapters were more or less written – with … Continue reading →

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thoughts on SCOTUS’ rulings on DOMA and Prop 8

Posted on June 26, 2013 by dichroic

The big one is, today we celebrate but tomorrow it’s back to work – some same-sex couples in the US still don’t have Federal marriage rights, because their marriage isn’t recognized in the state where they live. (There’s a decent … Continue reading →

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