Sunday, October 20th marked the debut of Jackie Gordon's Chocabaret! With the Kickstarter fully funded the idea to have a cabaret show/chocolate tasting came to fruition and was not just a hit, but a triumph.
Read more#NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Competition: Yup, I'm Back In It
After a bit of a hiatus I have entered the NYCMidnight 2013 Flash Fiction Competition. Wish me luck and that I get challenged up the wazoo.
Read moreBook Expo 2013: How's the Publishing Industry Faring Since?
Once again Book Expo was held in NYC during a hot (and semi-humid) few days. There was talk about the state of the industry and digital components (and vendors) had a key area in the Digital Zone. What is the state of the industry or really prospects on the state? Hopefully ever optimistic and growing.
Read moreInternational Chocolate Awards (Americas)
I helped judge a round in the International Chocolate Awards Americas a couple weeks ago. The grand jury finalists were announced and will be setting off to compete on a larger stage. I have to say while I must keep mum on the details of judging, I had a great time and got a new respect for the act of truly tasting chocolate.
Read moreIce Cream Takedown 2013
The latest Takedown, of the ice cream variety, happened on Sunday, July 7th. It was humid. People were sweating. And there was ice cream and free cocktails, two of the few things to get me to leave my apartment and the a/c to trek to Brooklyn.
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