Chapter 0
A tradition that I started with my first Joshua Jones novel is that the first chapter is always zero. If you’re a programmer, you get this right away. If you’re …
Writing a Novel in Git
Not many writers are well versed in programming or have similar IT knowledge. I happen to have some technical ability in this area and occasionally, I use it. I’ve decided …
Null Pointer Gifted to Chief TWiT
My good friend Nate McIntyre visited TWiT this Sunday and gave Leo Laporte a copy of my book. I hope he gets a chance to read it or at least …
Quick Update on N_P Ebook
I did finish making the ebook of Null_Pointer this weekend. My graphic designer is working up some cover thumbnails and I might get a peak at them tomorrow. I just …
N_P Ebook Complete
Wrapped up the ebook version of Null_Pointer this morning. All I need now is the cover art and it’s done. I can’t recommend Sigil enough for ebook creation. Once you …
Ebook Building has Begun
This week I’ve started to build up the xhtml pages that will become my first Mystery novel – Null_Pointer. I spoke with the cover artist and he’s working on finishing …
Nerdcore, Music By Nerds
I listen to nerdcore and if you code, you might want to listen to it too. It’s not the same as pop music or hip hop but usually its produced …
Vi or Emacs?
Vi. ‘nuf said. Vi or Emacs? It’s one of those comment and IRC saws in the developer community. At least the UNIX developer community. Windows guys argue over – what? …
The Elegance of Clean
I’m using the WordPress theme called Thematic for this blog. It can be extended and changed quite extensively, but the default look is simple and clean. Almost Zen in it’s …
Kill Dash Nine
My current WIP (Work In Progress) is a mystery about a programmer sleuth named Joshua Jones. The novel will be called Kill Dash Nine, or KD9 for short. Anyone worth …
