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Monday, August 24, 2015

Fan Fun

Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Trailer - NSFW! Horror comedy. Could be amusing. :P

Turbo Kid Official Trailer #1 - pulling from way too many movies! Lol. Lots of Gore. I seem to be on a pattern today...

The Final Girls Official Trailer #1 - lol. sucked into a bad horror movie. Lol. This could be a lot of fun. lol.

Jenny LeClue Detectivu - ran across a preview and free level play of this indie game. Quite cute!

Social Media/Author Platform

6 Google+ Features to Promote Your Business by Priya Florence Shah at The Social Media Examiner.

How to Optimize Your Tweets for Search by Greg Miller at The Social Media Examiner.

Writing Advice

What’s Your Author Self-Esteem? by Jami Gold - great post on self-esteem. Of course we must always keep in mind not to go too far the other way as well. Heh heh. (Oh, I've met a few!) lol.

Have a great week!

Monday, August 10, 2015

Mind Sieve 8/10/15

I am feeling lucky today. Let's see if I can get a full Mind Sieve post out today... Heh heh

Fan Fun

Deadpool Teaser Trailer - Oh my!

Queen of the Desert Official Trailer - looks fascinating!

Sherlock Series 4 Promo #2 - Moriarty is BACK?!?!?!

The Last Witch Hunter New Official Trailer - looks fab! Can't wait!

Social Media/Author Platform

How to Create a Promoted Pin Campaign on a Budget by Wade Harman at The Social Media Examiner.

How to Host and Promote a Twitter Chat by Aaron Lee at The Social Media Examiner.

Writing Advice

Are You Dreaming or Doing? by Jami Gold.

Flawed Characters vs. Too Dumb to Live—What’s the Difference? by Kristen Lamb.

Woohoo! I actually made it! YES! But can I do it again?!?! Eek!

Monday, April 27, 2015

Mind Sieve 4/27/15

Morning, all!
Let's see what trouble we can get into today. :)

Fan Fun

Black Mass Official Trailer - has loads of people I like, but not sure its my cup of tea. Hmm

Area 51 Official Trailer 1 - Sounds interesting but tons of shaky cam, so nooooo...

The Visit Trailer 1 - I am on a bad streak - another one to avoid and MORE shaky cam. Wah!

TUT Official Trailer - okay, this could be interesting. Historically accurate? No idea.

Social Media/Author Platform

How to Live-Tweet and Event to Help Your Business from the Social Media Examiner - article by Liz Azyan. I sorta do some of this... Err...

How to Optimize Your Twitter Profile for Mobile Users from the Social Media Examiner - article by Julia Borgini. Some definite stuff to keep in mind!

Writing Advice

What Advice Do You Need? by Jami Gold. Hah! Another convert to the Beard! Heh heh. Great advice too. :)

Okay, bailing. Have fun!

Monday, January 26, 2015

Mind Sieve 1/26/15

Morning!

Fan Fun

Hannibal Season 3 Sneak Peek - YES!!!!

The Gunman Official Trailer - looks like some good action will be had!

Alien Outpost Official Trailer 1 - Could be fun!

Official Call of Duty Advanced Warfare Havok Trailer - Randall Higgins: KillCameraman. This is totally amusing! Especially since this blurs the lines between reality and virtual reality. Kinda like my violent cousin from my Virtual Tourist blog posts. Lol.

Social Media/Author Platform

How to Build a Winning Twitter Ad Campaign from the Social Media Examiner - article by Liz Azyan

Social Media is a Waste of Time for Writers - Hmmm, Think Again by Kristen Lamb. Good stuff!

Writing Advice

How to Use Needs and Goals to Appeal to Readers by Jami Gold.

Arting Hard Like an Artful Motherf****r: 25 Ways To Be A Bad-Ass Maker Who Makes Bad-Ass Stuff by Chuck (NSFW) Wendig.

Have a great week!

Monday, November 17, 2014

Mind Sieve 11/17/14

Another week...I just hope it's not as gruelling as last week. UGH....

Fan Fun

From the Piano Guys - Ants Marching/Ode to Joy - 4 guys, 3 minutes, 2 Cellos, 1 piano. They did this one all in one take. A fun bit of playing. Watch the credits as they show the four prop aerial gizmo they used to fly, yes FLY, the camera around to get these shots. Too cool!

The Cobbler Trailer - this should be FUN!

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb Trailer - Heh heh Can't Wait!

Song One Trailer - will probably need tissues for this one. Eek!

Social Media/Author Platform

14 Ways to Make Your Twitter Updates More Creative by Aaron Lee at the Social Media Examiner

Book Promotion That Makes an Impression - Don't Advertise When You Can PADvertise! by Kristen Lamb. Hilarious! Wonder how many people will think she's serious and actually try this. BWAHAHAHAHA!

Writing Advice

Diversity in Writing: Researching Characters - post by Jami Gold and guest Melinda Primrose. Good stuff!

On the Destination of Your Manuscript: An Expedition Into the Dark, Tumultuous Heart of Authorial Self Hatred by Chuck (NSFW) Wending. Hah! Been there done that. :P

Have a great week! And wish me luck, haven't had time to write in almost a month. Work is eating me ALIVE! Waaaaahhhhh

Monday, October 13, 2014

Mind Sieve 10/13/14

Good morning, all!

Fan Fun

Tomorrowland Teaser Trailer - Ooooh this looks awesome!

Focus official trailer #1 - this could be fun. Looks very slick. :)

My daughter has bit into the latest streaming craze which is playing games and talking to people while doing it. She's doing the game "The Binding of Issac". Here's Episode 5.

Big Hero 6 Official US Trailer 2 - Oh this is going to be so much FUN!

Social Media/Author Platform

5 Ways to Benefit From Twitter Ads by Antonio Calero at The Social Media Examiner. Probably too high end for us authors, but it's nice to know the options.

10 Ways to Improve Your Social Media Marketing by Cindy King at the Social Media Examiner. If I only had the time to look at all this stuff!!!!!

Writing Advice

Frustrated With Slow Progress? Join the Crowd by Jami Gold. Realistic and unrealistic expectations for authors.

Dearest Writer: Nobody Owes You Shit by Chuck (NSFW) Wendig - more reality for us writerly types. :)

Have an awesome week all!

Monday, August 11, 2014

Mind Sieve 8/11/14

Gooooooood Morning!

Fan Fun

Penguins of Madagascar Official Trailer 2 - I love these guys!!!! I am so totally there. :)

Left Behind Trailer 1 - weird premise, might be fun.

The Theory of Everything Official Trailer - Multiple hanky movie, but it looks so good. He's stated on record that without the disease he would have never focused enough to make the breakthroughs he has.

Star Wars Rebels A Look Ahead - looks fun. As long as the writing doesn't degrade like the last season of the previous TV series. :(

Camp X-Ray Official Trailer 1 - more hankies!

Social Media/Author Platform

From Pinterest - Start a Conversation About a Pin - new messaging feature.

Twitter Tactics To Increase Engagement from the Social Media Examiner - article by Neil Patel.

Writing Advice

Making Writing a Priority and When Helping Is Hurting by Kristen Lamb.

And believe it or not - writing advice from Weird Al! Bwahahahahaha. Word Crimes

I am losing energy...must shut down....

Monday, July 07, 2014

Mind Sieve 7/7/14

Morning! Let's do this!

Fan Fun

Before I Go To Sleep Trailer - this looks good and super creepy!

St. Vincent Trailer - this looks actually cute!

Dracula Untold Official Trailer - With vampires, don't worry. Looks fun.

Into The Storm Trailer - like "Twister" on steroids. lol.

Social Media/Author Platform

From Lisa D Jenkins at the Social Media Examiner - Essential Twitter Marketing Resources: A Complete Guide. That is one boatful of resources. Dang! Need a clone!