Hoisting Kevin Smith’s Own Petard (Mentioned on His Podcast)
Kevin Smith and his wife Jen Schwalbach mentioned my Forbes article about same-sex marriage in Archie Comics on their podcast. Want proof? Download it here (it’s in the July 27th episode about 1 hour, 38 minutes in).
“Hoisted by my own petard, Tracey Johns [sic] is far more clever than I was giving her credit for, and perhaps even more clever than myself. Well done, Tracey.” — Kevin Smith
I’m honored. Really.
(Above photo: Me not really meeting Kevin Smith a few years ago at New York Comic-Con.)
Chakra and Awe: Deepak Chopra Talks About New Game (The Daily)
For The Daily, I interviewed Deepak Chopra about his new video game, Leela:
Klout CEO Interview (Forbes)
How do you stack up on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn? Thanks to Klout, now you’ll know. The new website measures your digital influence across various social networks — with Foursquare, Google+, Tumblr, YouTube and more on the way. Klout CEO Joe Fernandez explains how his website ranks our social media activities, how Klout can make you a standout job candidate, and if Justin Bieber’s perfect score can ever be matched. Read the full interview on my Forbes blog.
Jane Austen Throws Down in New ‘Word Fighter’ Game (Forbes)
A character based on the Pride and Prejudice author uses the power of words to take down enemies in the upcoming iOS/Android game Word Fighter. “When it’s time to throw down, Jane is ready to destroy you,” says the developer. Read the full article on my Forbes blog.
‘Breast Milk Baby’ Breastfeeding Doll Heading To U.S. Retailers
Sure, we’ve had dolls that eat, pee and even poop. But now Berjuan Toys’ “Breast Milk Baby,” a doll that lets little girls (and boys) learn about breastfeeding, is coming to a toy store near you. Read the full article on my Forbes blog.
Comic Book By Women Raises Over $54,000 In Funding (Forbes)
Although more and more women are reading and making comic books, it’s still largely a man’s world. That’s why illustrator Renae De Liz decided to create a compilation of independent women’s work called Womanthology. But when she asked for donations, she didn’t expect such an overwhelming response. Read De Liz’s success story on my blog at Forbes.
How Much Social Media Matters: A Recruiter’s Advice (Forbes)
We know that social media is great for sharing opinions, finding news stories, making new contacts and expanding your personal brand, but it could matter much more than you think when you’re searching for a job. Read a recruiter’s advice about social media on my blog at Forbes.
New Writing Gig: Forbes Woman
I recently got a new writing opportunity: my own games, tech, comics and toys blog on Forbes Woman called “Pixels, Panels & Playthings.”
Check it out, and feel free to follow my profile if you have a Forbes.com account. Expect more articles to come soon!
Sid Meier on Civilization World (The Daily)
I interviewed Civilization creator and industry legend Sid Meier for The Daily about his new Facebook game Civilization World:
An Interview With Katherine Isbister (Kill Screen)
The new issue of Kill Screen is out with a Q&A I did with NYU Poly professor Katherine Isbister on human-computer interaction:
