The world of finance is undergoing a significant transformation with the rise of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as digital assets such as NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) built on the blockchain (the so-called Web 3.0 technologies). To securely manage these digital assets, we rely on crypto wallets, also known…

I was at a writer’s event recently and, preternaturally clumsy person that I am, I accidentally spilled some red curry sauce on my nice, new shirt. As a result, I was super conscious the whole evening and assumed that everyone was staring at me and the odd Belgium-shaped blob on…

“The blockchain, unlike physical objects, is forever. It is unstoppable, impossible to censor, and does not require anyone’s permission. Just as love should be. What could possibly be more romantic than that.” — Rebecca Rose, crypto technologist Marriage is a universal cultural institution. It is so fundamental to our human…

“The scariest moment is always just before you start.” - Stephen King, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft For the second time in the last four months, I found I failed to finish any new pieces of fiction for a full five weeks. The short answer? Life got in…

As the world continues to digitize, the need for secure and efficient systems for managing credentials and digital identities becomes increasingly important. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have emerged as a promising solution for this challenge. Identities versus Credentials A digital identity is the body of information about an individual, organization or…

Web 3.0 : The Future of Publishing and Content Creation The advent of Web 3.0 is a game-changer, much like the discovery of the internet in 1996. It offers exciting opportunities for writers, publishers, editors, and readers, not the least of which is the potential for developing new hybrid art and writing forms that bring a new mode of transmediality…

New Book Alert : Together in Eclectic Dreams I am so thrilled to announce that I finally get to share a TOC with the amazing #NeilGaiman! “Eclectic Dreams, A Milford Anthology” is a book that collects some of the amazing fiction that has come out of this long-running workshop over its many years of its existence (including one…

Flash Fiction for Business: Why Storytelling Matters “Humans simply aren’t moved to action by ‘data dumps,’ dense PowerPoint slides, or spreadsheets packed with figures. People are moved by emotion. The best way to emotionally connect other people to our agenda begins with ‘Once upon a time…’ “ – Jonathan Gottschall, Literary Scholar specializing in literature and evolution. …

8 Ways to Increase your Luck According to Science I used to think that my grandfather was superstitious because he believed that certain actions were “suwerte” (lucky) or “malas” (unlucky). As I grew older, I realized that they were less folk beliefs and more simple, common-sense wisdom on how to increase your opportunities. Luck is a concept that has…