http://www.jaredaxelrod.com/main In The Nightmare Business Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:05:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'll be at Camden County College today as part of a panel about comics and their relationship to literature and pop culture. I'll be there as the creator voice among the other panelists of librarians, collectors, and professors. Luckily, as anyone who has spent any time at all with me knows, ... http://www.jaredaxelrod.com/main/2010/03/11/this-is-clearly-an-area-of-my-expertise/ 'll keep answering them as long as you keep asking them. I'm easy that way. What inspired "Bitter Kiss of the Ronin's Cup"? by cmdln My own love of coffee and samurai tales, mainly. But the germ of the idea came from thinking about the future, and how we might eat on other ... http://www.jaredaxelrod.com/main/2010/03/04/the-secret-of-my-manliness-and-other-truths/ Why yes, that is the cover of the March Issue of  Semaphore Magazine. And yes, that is a fantastic photo by the amazing Kyle Cassidy featuring the astounding Miss Liza James and myself. I should really wear those goggles more... http://www.jaredaxelrod.com/main/2010/03/03/i-can-now-add-cover-model-to-my-resume/ <a href="http://www.formspring.me/planetx">http://www.formspring.me/planetx</a> Hit me. I can take it. Your picture is under the definition of steampunk, but what defines steampunk to you? I've written an essay on this: Rayguns In The Time of Cholera Short version: A 19th century setting with advanced technology and themes of aggressive confrontation, anti-authoritarian behavior and the DIY atheistic. But ... http://www.jaredaxelrod.com/main/2010/03/02/im-the-answer-man/ ather, a portion of it. The writing expertise part. I am offering my services up as part of the Boom Effect charity auction. The actual auction takes place Saturday, and will be broadcast here, but feel free to put in a proxy bid over at the site. Just put in ... http://www.jaredaxelrod.com/main/2010/02/26/my-brain-could-be-yours/ A Steampunk/Victorian/Black Tie gala at a museum of medical oddities? Sign me up! Friday, March 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM Open Bar and hors d'oeuvres VIP includes special hors d'oeuvres and access to the Vieux Carré Absinthe Lounge http://mutterball.eventbrite.com/ Dress code: Victorian, Neo Victorian, Steampunk, Dandy, Vintage or Black Tie.At The College ... http://www.jaredaxelrod.com/main/2010/02/26/the-mutter-ball-or-why-i-love-living-in-this-city/ ou remember that I time I directed a play that didn’t exist the day before, right? The one with the interesting implications of how our memories define us as people and the musical number at the end? “Latent Memories?” No? Didn’t I mention I directed a piece of theatre a ... http://www.jaredaxelrod.com/main/2010/02/24/rocking-the-stage-in-24-hours-or-less/ very now and then, either JR or I will turn to the other and ask a question about the story we are writing. Is this character interesting? Is this plot too twisty? Is this feminist enough? It then falls upon the other to answer “That’s not a 1st Draft ... http://www.jaredaxelrod.com/main/2010/02/18/appropriate-questions-to-ask-oneself-while-writing/ uperheroes Who Are Super, as mentioned previously, decided to do the Harley Quinn-centric comic "Mad Love" for Valentine's Day. My dear friend Avalon happened to be be the same size (tiny) as the lead actress, and  loaned me her Harley Quinn costume which had been made by her loving husband, Dan. The ... http://www.jaredaxelrod.com/main/2010/02/17/and-dont-call-me-puddin/ photo by JR Blackwell MAD LOVE! 10:30! Plays And Players! My costumes on stage! Be there! http://www.jaredaxelrod.com/main/2010/02/13/superheros-who-are-super-tonight/