http://www.mattselznick.com The official website of the author and new media DIY creator. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:43:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Chris Anderson, editor-in-chief of Wired magazine, author of "The Long Tail" and co-founder of BookTour, was kind enough to include me as one of twenty five people to receive four autographed copies of his new book, "Free: The Future of a Radical Price." They arrived today. One, I get to keep. ... http://www.mattselznick.com/blog/scribtotum/2009/07/02/three-free-copies-of-chris-andersons-new-book/ Recently, following a Google rabbit-hole search on "Brave Men Run -- A Novel of the Sovereign Era," I discovered that the book was part of the Denver, Colorado public library system. I tweeted about it, and twitter pal @ClaudiaC went and asked her own local library to order it... ... http://www.mattselznick.com/blog/scribtotum/2009/06/26/library-rush-contest/ Announcing one of my rare public appearances! Okay, it's not like I'm a hermit or anything, and I've never turned down an invitation to lunch, dinner, coffee or a beer... but I don't do too many book signings, so this is a pretty special occasion! Here's the where and when: Eclectic ... http://www.mattselznick.com/blog/scribtotum/2009/06/18/book-signing-and-reading-in-july/ James Melzer is a buddy and a steadfast supporter of my creative endeavors. He's also a very popular indie author in his own right -- his podcast novel "The Zombie Chronicles: Escape" has gained a huge following and will be published by Permuted Press in the near future. He made ... http://www.mattselznick.com/blog/scribtotum/2009/06/15/what-the-hell-is-going-on-with-james-melzer/ My friend, author, podcaster and musician James Durham, just launched a new podcast to supplement his excellent podcast novel "FETIDUS - The Damned Heir." The Unmortem Report is an interview and discussion show, and I'm very pleased and quite frankly honored to have been the first guest! Now, James and ... http://www.mattselznick.com/blog/sonitotum/2009/06/15/sonitotum-bonus-interview-on-the-unmortem-report-podcast/ Today's a day to celebrate, my friends -- Tuesday, June 9, 2009 is the day J.C. Hutchins' "Personal Effects: Dark Art" officially appears on the front tables and end-caps of bookstores all over North America. Me, I'm celebrating for a few reasons. First and foremost: J.C. Hutchins is a friend -- and ... http://www.mattselznick.com/blog/sonitotum/2009/06/09/sonitotum-bonus-jc-hutchins-personal-effects-dark-art/ ... I was in a 7-11 in San Clemente with Theresa, at night. We were broken up, her boyfriend was a long way away, and we hung out with each other out of familiarity and comfort. It was painful and strange but I did it anyway because I ... http://www.mattselznick.com/blog/scribtotum/2009/06/04/20-years-ago/ There'll be no more advertising on this web site unless it's for my products and services and the products and services of people I know and personally endorse. Same goes for Twitter. (Insert cheers and hosannahs and cries of "It's about time" here.) Why the Change? What can I say? I'm ... http://www.mattselznick.com/blog/scribtotum/2009/06/02/no-more-ads/ ...since I posted here! What's been going on? Well, the first of what will hopefully be many temporary and short-term gigs with the United States Department of Commerce Census Bureau ended on May 9th. I spent the next week getting my unemployed legs back and diving into client ... http://www.mattselznick.com/blog/scribtotum/2009/05/26/its-been-ten-days/ J.C. Hutchins was a more than gracious host when he interviewed me for his podcast, "Hey Everybody." A good friend and a tremendous fan (really do wish I could clone him (obligatory clone reference)), he put the enthusiasm pedal to the metal with his heartfelt support of my new ... http://www.mattselznick.com/blog/sonitotum/2009/05/15/sonitotum-bonus-interview-on-the-hey-everybody-podcast/