The Links Page

Links for Writers

Association Of Author's Representatives - " The AAR's objectives include keeping agents informed about conditions in publishing, the theater, the motion picture and television industries, and related fields; encouraging cooperation among literary organizations; and assisting agents in representing their author-clients' interests. "

Barnes & Noble has assembled a list of books on specialty subjects, including: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Writing's Workshop (books on writing and the writing field), Art, Mystery, Romance, Poetry and much more. To search this extensive list, just Browse Subjects

A Bowl Of Writer's Cereal - "Is a site dedicated to the people who want to write fiction, but who aren't quite sure how to go about it. This site contains articles, key informative links, and an interactive page designed to help both new and experienced writers create and "flesh out" a new character, even going so far as to write a Character Introduction Scene."

The Cabinet - If you want horror, this is the place. Information on horror in movies, music, literature, radio and more.

Client Checker - "ClientChecker, the freelancer's credit bureau, gives you unlimited searches for business credit reports on the companies that matter most - your clients. If you are a small business owner, an independent contractor, a freelance consultant, or do any kind of contract work for other businesses, then ask yourself this question: How much does NOT getting paid cost? If the client is likely to slow-pay, or not pay at all, you should know beforehand. Large companies call this credit risk management, we call it common sense."

Editor Report - This site lets freelance writers give editors candid feedback while remaining anonymous, so there's no fear of losing work.

Literary Agent Research And Evaluation - "At Agent Research our job is to direct you to the literary agent who is right for your work at this stage in your career, whether you're writing your twentieth book or your first."

Locus Online - The online version of this magazine, which covers the science fiction field.

Master Freelancer - "MasterFreelancer.com, is an online webstore for all of your creative writing, screenwriting, research, and editing needs. Since 1996 we have helped thousands upon thousands of writers and creative professionals to succeed in their careers."

The Muse's Muse - Here you'll find tips and tools for songwriters.

My Quality Writing - A nice selection of links that are useful to writers and others.

National Writers Union - Many writers belong to this organization in order to find jobs, have arbitration and to promote their careers.

Predators and Editors - This site lists complaints from writers about editors, websites and others.

Ripoff Report - "Ripoff Report® is a worldwide consumer reporting Web site and publication, by consumers, for consumers, to file and document complaints about companies or individuals."

Science Fiction And Fantasy Writers Of America, Inc. - Their title says it all. They also have a list of agents and publishers to stay away from.

SFF Net - A great site covering science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, military and romance.

Whispers and Warnings from Writers Weekly - This site lists payment, and other problems, that writers have had with editors and publishers.

Writer Alerts - These publishers have been unresponsive to writer grievances, and the National Writers Union Grievance and Contract Division recommends that you take the listed information into account before signing a contract with any of the parties.

Writer Beware - Warnings About Literary Fraud and Other Schemes, Scams, and Pitfalls That Target Writers.

Writing.com - "Writing.Com is the online community for writers and readers of all interests and skill levels. Whether you're an enthusiastic, creative writer looking for the perfect place to store and display your writing online or a casual reader searching for a good story, Writing.Com is the website for you!"

Writing For Dollars - This is a large database of guidelines for publications that you can search using various parameters.

Markets for Writers

My ebook, The Writer's Answer Book - This 97-page ebook is an excellent source of information for both new and experienced writers. It's filled with answers to your questions, insider information you won't find in other books, and markets for your writing.

Byline Magazine - "ByLine is a monthly magazine for writers. Since its founding in 1981, ByLine has published--and paid for--the first work of hundreds of poets and writers of fiction and nonfiction. We encourage and advise novice writers; we publish the work of beginners and veterans alike. The magazine presents articles on the craft or business of writing, including regular columns on writing poetry, fiction, nonfiction and children's literature. We also publish short stories and poetry, and a special feature for student writers." They pay between $10 and $100.

Funds For Writers - This is a great site for writers looking for sources to make money, and they have a great newsletter too. Along with publications, they list funds, grants, contests, awards and many other places where most writers wouldn't think about looking for money.

The Market List - "The Market List - A Writers Resource for all Fiction Genres - The Market List is the original electronic writers market resource. Started in 1994 as an online ezine on AOL and Compuserve, and with the first fully comprehensive writers market guidelines index online, The Market List has a ten year history of providing aspiring and professional writers with potential markets for their fiction."

NewsDirectory.com - This site lists television stations, newspapers and magazines from around the world. It also has links for research in different areas.

Speculations - They do not print fiction stories, but they do print articles, interviews, instruction, research, and anything else that will help writers sell their fiction pieces. They published an article of mine about agents, and paid me very well. They pay a flat fee for the first 1,000 copies of the magazine they sell. If they have to print more copies you are paid again for each 1,000 copies they print. You can find their author's contract on their site. They pay at least three cents per word, upon acceptance.

Spicy Green Iguana - If you need to find a genre publication, both print and ezine, this is the place. They break down the publications by what they pay. This is a great site.

Twilight Times - This is an ezine that has published two of my stories. According to their guidelines: "Twilight Times was created to present the works of those writers whose stories 'blend' genres, are too 'literary' for other zines or seem too mainstream or 'quirky' in tone. Not interested in horror, gore, violence or darker works such as psycho-killer tales." We're not seeing enough slipstream or speculative fiction submissions from women writers. Currently interested in New Age topics, articles on e-publishing and/or creative writing. They are a non-paying market.

WritersWeekly.com - This is a nice page of freelance jobs and paying markets. There are a lot of listings on this site and each listing is full of useful information.

Worldwide Freelance Writer - You'll find lots of markets here from all over the world.

Writers Write - This is another great source for finding markets for your writing.

WritingForDollars.com - They have a list of professional, semi-pro, small press and electronic publications. At the bottom of the page you will also find a list of market resources.

Links for Photographers

American Society Of Media Photographers - "ASMP is the premier resource for community, culture, commerce and publications relating to publication photography. ASMP is the authoritative voice of publication photographers worldwide."

Arizona Highways - "Arizona Highways is famous for its outstanding photography - vivid, full-color images taken by many of America's best photographers. We've expanded our online photography section to bring you more than amazing images. Don't miss Photography Talk and Ask the Photo Editor!"

Calumet Digital Solutions - Calumet has launched this site for professional digital photographers.

Cepolina.com - Over 5,000 free photos are available for download. Each photo can be saved in five formats (up to 1024X768 pixels). You can download any photo for private or commercial use.

Chocolography.com - They are selling a machine that lets you print full color, edible, photographs on chocolate itms, like lollypops, bars, greeting cards and more. Yum!

Cleaning Your DSLR Sensor. Many photographers send in their DSLRs to have their sensors cleaned. This can take weeks, and cost about $100. To save time and money you can clean your sensor yourself. See the following to give it a try.

Fargo Enterprises has a site called Chamber Cleaning, to teach you how to clean your camera's chamber. They also have a site called Cleaning Digital Cameras, that tells how to clean your camera's sensor.

Here's a list of companies that carry supplies to allow you to clean your camera's sensor.

Digital Camera Reviews and News - "Here you will find all the latest digital photography and imaging news, reviews of the latest digital cameras and accessories, the most active discussion forums, a large selection of sample galleries, a digital camera database and buyers guide and the most comprehensive database of digital camera features and specifications. We believe in quality, original, unbiased content. Make us your home page, add us to your bookmarks or to your Google Toolbar. We have had 792,799,109 visits since January 1999."

Efotolab.com - This online photographic lab for professional photographers has teamed up with Blurb.com to allow members to easily compose, publish, print and sell their own books.

Handcolor - Includes online chats, a monthly newsletter and an online store that will carry papers, oils and other handcoloring supplies.

Kodak Professional - It has good all around photography information, and promotes Kodak, of course.

Kodak's Tips And Projects Center - Kodak offers useful tips for the beginning photographer.

Maria Piscopo - A Creatives Services and Marketing Consultant - "Maria Piscopo is a Creative Services Consultant for Artists, Designers and Photographers and has been working as an art/photo rep for twenty five years. She teaches workshops for artists, designers and photographers at their conferences and professional associations and at various local colleges." Maria is a friend of mine, and she does great work.

NANPA, the North American Nature Photography Association - "Is the first and only association in North America committed to serving the field of nature photography. Its stated mission is to provide education, foster professional and ethical conduct, gather and disseminate information, and develop standards for all persons interested in the field of nature photography. NANPA further seeks to promote nature photography as an art form and a medium of communication for the sciences, nature appreciation and environmental protection."

Outdoor Photographer - All kinds of information for scenic, travel, wildlife and sports photographers.

Photo.net - Tons of information about film, equipment and photography in general.

Photoalley - Here you will find all kinds of photography equipment to buy. Everything from cameras, to filters, to flash units and more. You will also find How-To articles and product reviews.

Photo District News Online - This is a great site for professional photographers.

Photo District News Online: Photosources - This is the starting page for part of the Photo District News web site. It is the beginning of a huge link section covering professional dealers and retailers, equipment, services, supplies, stock suppliers, manufacturers and more. PDN has a great site.

PhotoImaging Information Council - Its website is now having world renowned professional photographers put their knowledge on the website. Some of these photographers include Denis Reggie (wedding photographer), George Kalinsky (sports photography) and Steve McCurry (travel photography). Take a look and see what there is to see.

Photoshop World - "Home of the largest Photoshop training event in the world... In today's market, efficiency, productivity, and creativity are in very high demand, and that's why each year thousands of Photoshop users from around the world come to Photoshop World. It's where you'll learn the latest cutting-edge techniques, the fastest and most effective ways to work in Adobe Photoshop, and the hottest and most amazing new Photoshop tips from a hand-picked team of the industry's most talented and creative instructors."

Photoworkshop.com - You'll find all kinds of photography information here. Some things are free, and there are two levels of paid membership.

Portfolios Online - Warp 10 Technologies, owner and operator of this site is introducing free, self-managed online portfolios for creative professionals anywhere in the world. This service is open to photographers, designers, illustrators, art directors and interactive artists.

Professional Photographers of America, Inc. (PPA) - This site offers a lot of information for photographers.

Slash - Rick Sammon - "Welcome to Rick Sammon's world of digital photography! Here you will find Photoshop tips, books, DVDs, schedule of presentations, workshops and more."

Stock Artists Alliance - "SAA is the only photographers' trade association that is focused exclusively on the business of stock."

Ulead Learning Center - They offer a lot of short articles for photographers on a wide variety of topics.

Wedding And Portrait Photographers International - This organizations has a lot to offer photographers, and they are affiliated with Rangefinder Magazine.

Markets for Photographers

Many ezines do not pay writers for their work, instead they offer exposure and editorial input. Don't pass by a publication just because it doesn't pay. The exposure alone is worth it. Be sure to carefully read their contract and that there's nothing there saying that the copyright transfers to them. Always keep your copyright. Also, ask them how long they want you to wait before you submit the story elsewhere.

Apogee Magazine - "A free online magazine designed to inform and entertain photographers of all ages and levels." They do no pay.

Outdoor Photographer - "Is a national magazine published 10 times per year for enthusiasts with a special passion for nature, travel and outdoor sports. We take a fresh look at the modern photographic world by encouraging photography as part of a lifestyle associated with outdoor recreation." They pay, but they don't say how much in their submission guidelines.

PCPhoto - "Is a national magazine published 8 times per year (6 bimonthly regular issues plus 2 special issues) for people who want to explore and expand their application of photography by making good use of the computer." They pay, but they don't say how much in their submission guidelines.

Photo Life Magazine - This Canadian publication accepts articles and photographs for various departments of their publication. Their submission guidelines did not mention pay, so they probably don't pay anything, but it's good exposure.

Links for Artists

Art Job Online -Launches searchable arts employment and opportunities web site. ArtJob online is a comprehensive employment site dedicated to connecting individuals to jobs and opportunities in the arts. ArtJob also lists fellowships, grants, residences and other opportunities.

The Art Store - Art supplies for various mediums, including computers.

Artcyclopedia - "This site is intended to provide visitors with a simple overview of art styles and access to artists well-known for developing or working within a particular movement Please bear in mind that artists are not easily pigeonholed into well-defined categories, and definitions vary from artist to artist and from critic to critic."

ArtsFlash - Lots of information about the arts in Arizona, including opportunities and job openings for artists.

Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists - "ASFA is a non-profit educational association, which is run by a staff of volunteers who give generously of their own time and resources. We rely totally on the support of our members and the art community. Donations made to ASFA are tax-deductible so please help us keep this wonderful organization healthy and growing by donating! Donations as small as $5.00 are very welcome and appreciated!"

Computer Graphics Society - This is an amazing site for all things relating to computer graphics.

Discover Art With Sandra - Sandra has been a friend of mine for many years. She has a great selection of classes and art materials.

Fine-Art.com - This site offers information on artists, marketplaces, links and more.

The Fine Art Dealer's Association - "Was founded in 1990 as a non-profit membership organization of respected and established dealers from across the United States. Its members are dedicated to promoting and maintaining the highest degree of professionalism, scholarship and integrity in all business conducted with colleagues, institutions and the art buying public. Membership in FADA is highly selective and by invitation only. Each member has expert knowledge of the artist or periods in which he or she specializes and maintains a corresponding inventory. In addition to demonstrating a commitment to enriching the cultural lives of their communities, members share their expertise through significant exhibitions, informative catalogs, and by offering quality works of art whose authenticity is unconditionally guaranteed."

GalleryRow.com - This site is designed for the global fine arts community. They have sections for investors, collectors, vendors, an arts calendar, "ask an expert" and more. Anyone interested in fine art should have a lot of fun here.

HOW Magazine - This is a good site or graphic artists, which includes jobs, news and a forum.

Internet For The Fine Arts - "Since 1995, we have provided a collaborative network for the on-line arts. Over 200,000 viewers use our interactive marketplace, gateway, and community for the arts every month. You will find contributions from thousands of artists, collectors, dealers, enthusiasts, and other websites. Enjoy!

Lisa Iris - If you're looking for some incredible artwork and jewelry, with a Renaissance flavor, then you have to go here.

LogoLounge - "LogoLounge is the ultimate resource for logo and identity designers on the internet."

Los Angeles County Museum of Art - "Explore a collection with more than 100,000 works of art at LACMA, the largest encyclopedic museum west of Chicago. Through its far-reaching collections, the museum is both a resource to and a reflection of the many cultural communities and heritages in Southern California. Experience European masterpieces, cutting-edge contemporary art, an extensive collection of American art from the United States and Latin America, a major Islamic art collection, one of the most comprehensive Korean art collections outside of Korea, and the stunning Pavilion for Japanese art."

Myka Jelina Hot Gothic Faerie Artist - I love the Goth look, and Myka does great stylized Goth art.

NAMAC - The National Alliance for Media Arts and Culture (NAMAC) is a nonprofit association whose membership comprises a diverse mix of organizations and individuals dedicated to a common goal: the support and advocacy of independent film, video, audio and digital arts.

National Assembly Of State Arts Agencies - All kinds of information on the arts, including information on each state's arts agency.

Novaspace Art and Autographs - Here you will find authentic astronauts autographs and space art.

World Wide Arts Resource - "This interactive arts gateway will give you access to artists, museums, galleries, high quality art, art history, arts education, antiques, dance, theater, classified ads, resume postings, arts chats, discussion forums and much more."

The World's Women On-Line! - This site has a huge list of women artists from around the world.

Links to Great Artists

There are many artists who inspire me, and whose work is truly amazing. I hope that the following artists will also inspire you.

Be aware that some of these sites have images of an adult nature, which may not be sutible for children.

Chris Achilleos - "Chris Achilleos is a world renowned artist and illustrator. Over the past 30 years, he has created countless paintings for book covers, editorials, posters, video covers, album sleeves and film. Chris has worked on literally hundreds of book covers during the 70s / 80s for authors including Edgar Rice Borroughs, Michael Moorcock, Robert E. Howard, J. R. R. Tolkien etc., from Dr. Who to Star Trek. Amongst his clients for film work have been giants Ray Harryhausen, Ron Howard and George Lucas. Chris has also worked as a Conceptual Artist on the films Heavy Metal, Willow and the epic "King Arthur", directed by Antoine Fuqua. Poster work has included SuperGirl, Bladerunner and Jackie Chan's The Protector. Chris is most famous for his hard hitting fantasy works, and his unique representation of Amazonian women."

Yoshitaka Amano - Yoshitaka has an amazing painting style that's loose, and detailed, at the same time. It has a Manga flavor, and when looking at his work, check out the littlethings he hides in many of his pieces.

Jay Anacleto - Jay is a great comic book artists, and has done many covers.

Ed Beard Jr. - Ed does great fantasy art, and on my blog, The Creative's Corner, I have several of his How To videos.

ChantalsArt.com - Chantal is a great portrait artists from the Netherlands. You can see samples of her work here, and she takes commissions. Her site also offers tutorials.

Frank Cho - Frank has been doing comics for years, including one of my favorites Liberty Meadows. His work and sense of humor are great. Head on over and take a look. Keep up the good work Monkey Boy.

Olivia de Berardinis - Olivia is a great artist of female erotica. Her paintings are of women in general, and more famous women, including: Bettie Page and Pamela Anderson. I also owned some of her paintings for several years.

Bob Eggleton - "Bob Eggleton is a successful science fiction, fantasy and landscape artist. Winner of 9 Hugo Awards,12 Chesley Awards, The 1999 Skylark Award and 2 Locus Awards his art can be seen on many magazines and books." I had the pleasure of meeting Bob several years ago, and he's a really nice guy.

Larry Elmore - Larry has been creating art for over 20 years, and was a staff artist at TSR, Inc.

Frank Frazetta - Frank has been doing fantasy art since the 1940s and is a legend. You've probably seen his work without evern knowing it.

Blas Gallego - Blas is a self-taught fantasy artist who has been very successful over his long career. Be warned that his site will start playing music when you go there, but you can turn it off.

Donato Giancola - When asked to describe his style, he said: "My work is derived from everyday experiences that are then melding with the needs of commercial illustration. With abstraction for the foundation I then turn to classical approaches to realism, from Caravaggio to Rembrandt to J.W. Waterhouse, to construct my illusions of other worlds/places. I am a classical-abstract-realist working with science fiction and fantasy subject matter."

Luis Royo - Luis specializes in fantastic art. His aliens, heroes and women are amazing. This site is in Spanish.

Sorayama - "Hajime Sorayama is known world-wide for his imaginative and highly accomplished paintings of beautiful women. Using brush, pencil and acrylic paint, airbrushing only finishing details, he creates memorable images in a hyper-realistic style. He is often referred to as the contemporary Vargas by those familiar with his pin-up style works, and is respected by artists and illustrators for his perfect technique. In retrospect, Sorayama's work has been remarkably prescient. Beginning in the 1970's and evolving into the 21st century, the futuristic aura of the robotic, mythic and fantastical figures in his art have always been ahead of their time."

Boris Vallejo - "Born in Lima, Peru, Boris attended the National School of Fine Arts in his native country before immigrating to the United States in 1964. He has since done a great volume of work for the Fantasy field, having worked for virtually every major publishing house with a science fiction/fantasy line. Boris has also illustrated for album covers, video box art and motion picture advertising. His mastery of oil painting is immediately and abundantly clear to anyone who looks at his work, and his classic sense is as much an homage to the old masters as it is to anyone contemporaneously working in the Fantasy genre. "

Michael Whelan - "Michael Whelan's award-winning science fiction and fantasy art has been a window to imaginative worlds for over 30 years. Today, he is showing us the worlds of his own dreams. His legendary illustrations for authors like Stephen King and Isaac Asimov, his dragons for Anne McCaffrey and the Franklin Mint, his CD covers for artists like Sepultura and Meatloaf, and his increasingly popular personal visions are all on his site."

Zindy.Zone.DK - Zindy is an amazing portrait artist, and has a great site. She uses various mediums, including: pencil, charcoal, pastel and acryllic. Zindy also takes commissions. I frequent her forum where I post comments, and respond to other artist's posts.

Links for Comic Book Lovers

I love comics. The stories and artwork have always fascinated me. Recently I got back into collecting comics and wanted to pass along some of the links I found. I hope you find them entertaining and useful. Be aware that some comic sites are more adult oriented due to sex and violence.

Balloon Tales - Here you'll find tips, tricks, interviews, articles and more.

Blue Line Pro - They offer a large line of supplies and equipment for comic artists. They also publish Sketch magazine, which offers a lot of useful information for anyone involved with comics.

Bud's Art Books - I love this site. It's full of all kinds of publications, including: art books, comic art, vintage pin-ups and erotic art, glamour girls, pulps, photography, illustration books and more. There's so much stuff I want to buy here that I could go broke in no time at all.

Comic Book Art Dot Com - This site sells original comic book art. You can buy some great art here, and use it as a resource to see how other artists draw their comics.

The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund - It carries out its mission to protect free speech in comics through the generous support of fans and professionals alike.

Comic Book Resources - They offer news, reviews and commentary on all aspects of comic books.

The Comic Book Writer's Guide To Information On The Internet - Tons of information here.

Comic Cavalcade - If you're trying to find a back issue of a comic, take a look here. They carry Avatar, Chaos, Dark Horse, Image and others.

Comic Coloring In Photoshop 7 - This is a very good tutorial on coloring comics.

ComicLink - "is a full-service marketplace for investment-quality Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age and CGC Graded comics, original comic book art, and related items." Yet another place to spend your money.

Comicon.com - Here you will find an online comic book convention that's going 24/7. They have areas for artists, retailers, publishers and more.

Comics Fun - If you want to see a lot of inked artwork, go here. I like to use this as one of my reference sites when I'm trying to see how other artists have drawn or inked their comics.

Dick Blick Art Materials - This is an excellent source of materials for comic, and other, artists.

Don Markstein's Toonopedia - "Welcome to the world's first hypertext encyclopedia of toons - which will soon, I hope, come to be regarded as the Internet's most comprehensive source of information about the U.S. toon scene."

Drawsketch - This About.com site has lots of information on cartooning.

Dynamic Forces - Got the itch to buy comics and related merchandise? Then go here.

Elfwood - The world's largest site for SciFi / Fantasy art and fiction. Art, tutorials and all kinds of interesting stuff.

Frank Cho - Frank make a great comic called Liberty Meadows.

MisterArt.com - "Find low prices on painting, drawing, drafting, sculpting, and crafting supplies at MisterArt.com, the world's largest discount online art supply store. Easy and secure shopping. Great service. Fast delivery."

Top Cow - They make some great comics, including Witchblade Tomb Raider.

Wizard World - This site will keep you up to date on the comic industry, and you can also buy and sell comics on their site. They also have a print magazine.

Writing For Comics - You can find useful information on writing for comic books, as well as other useful information.

Links for Small Businesses

ABCs Of Small Business And Entrepreneur Success - Information on marketing, leadership, inspiration and more.

All Business - Tons of information for business owners of all sizes.

Better Business Bureau Online - This site has a lot of useful information about avoiding scams, and many other things.

BizOffice.com - Has a lot of links in the areas of marketing, financing, services and more.

BizPlus - "In addition to hosting business web sites, BizPlus has collected a wealth of information to help you get your business started or to grow an existing business. Free information about seeking trademarks; templates for creating business plans; web addresses for the Small Business Administration, IRS, and Better Business Bureau; and more -- it's all here!"

BtoB Online - This site if full of marketing and other business information. For info:

Business Know How - "Small business and home business ideas and resources from Business Know-How. Small business marketing, management, internet marketing, business loan and finance information."

CCNow - If you sell products from your website and want to accept credit cards, this is a great place and very easy to use too.

eHealthInsurance - They offer health, dental and small business insurance. I just had to put in my zip code, date of birth and sex and they gave me a list of fifty health insurance plans from a variety of insurance companies.

Geico Direct - They offer a broad range of insurance for your car, house, boat and more. Some of these coverages are farmed out to other insurance companies. I have car and renters insurance with them and get a very good rate.

HomeWorking.com - They have forums, classifieds, job search and more.

Inc Magazine Online - You'll find tons of information here covering marketing, business plans, e-commerce, human resources and much more. For info:

Insurance News Network - They not only can give you quotes on life, health and car insurance, but they have a lot of useful information and news on the site. For info:

InsWeb Insurance Online - Another site where you can get quotes on various types of insurance.

National Association for the Self-Employed - Members (there are three levels) can get health and dental coverage, discounts on car insurance and hotels, life insurance and more.

National Writers Union - Many writers belong to this organization in order to find jobs, have arbitration and to promote their careers.

PayPal - Another site that lets you use credit cards and checks on your site.

Small Business Administration - "The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation."

Business-Inc.net - This is a comprehensive directory of business websites that covers many areas.

Markets for Small Businesses

EWork - You can find work, and workers, at this site.

FreeAgent.com - Another place to find work, and workers.

FreelanceWriting.com - This site lists jobs for writers and editors.

Guru - After you register you can search their job database.

HotJobs.com - You can find jobs here and information on the companies listed with them.

Independent Homework's Alliance - Here you will not only find jobs, but also resources and classes for people who work at home.

Telecommuting Jobs - This site lists telecommuting jobs for writers, engineers, artists, data entry, photographers, desktop publishers and more.

The Write Jobs - This is another site listing jobs for writers.

WritersWeekly - Freelance writers can find jobs here.

Celtic and Renaissance Faire Links

I have been attending Renaissance Faires for over 25 years. The past eight years at the Arizona Renaissance Faire. This is a wonderful Faire offering many pleasurable shows, activities and venders. Huzzah!

Adam Crack - He's an amazing man with a whip, or whips. He holds 6 Guinness World Records for his skills with a whip. You should see him using two 22-foot bull whips, or his flaming whips.

Amber Moon - Reva Myers has some fantastic jewelry, carved amber, fossil ivory, antler, and jet and paintings.

The Ancient Art Of Falconry - This show is not to be missed, as they bring out a variety of birds from around the world, and show you just how fast they can fly, dive and turn. And there’s nothing like having a hawk fly a foot over your head at 30 miles an hour.

Black Prince Armory - They make wonderful handmade chain mail fashions. My girlfriend bought one of their head pieces a couple of years ago, and loves it. She wears it to every Faire and Celtic event we go to, and to some other social events. E-Mail: blackprincearmory@hotmail.com

Blackforest Armoury - Here you'll find a short list of sword sites.

By The Sword, Inc. - "We've been serving collectors and re-enactors since 1990 and been Online since 1995! We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!"

Cast In Bronze - This is a unique listening experience, as it features one of the few carillons in the world. Weighing over 13 tons, this unique musical instrument features 48 bronze bells of varying sizes. Cast in Bronze has been invited to perform for both Pope John Paul II and the Presidential Inauguration. He offers several CDs of music from this amazing instrument.

Castle Magic - This company specializes in making castles.

Chain Maille Fashions - These people make wonderful chain mail fashions. My girlfriend has one of their anklets, and several pairs of earrings. Caution, this site does contain an adult picture area that is not suitable for minors.

Clay Images - Melissa and Jim Hogenson make wonderfully whimsical stoneware. My favorites are the dragons with incense smoke coming out of their nose or mouth, and the wizard lamp that has him holding a flame in his hand.

The Ded Bob Sho - A great show filled with risque humor. But then, what would you expect from a lecherous talking skeleton?

Don Juan and Miguel - They entertain with whips and swordplay, and interlacing everything they do with great comedy. They have also made some Renaissance era movies that are for sale. We have their CD, and all of their DVDs. They really help us get through the trials and tribulations of the Mundane World.

Global Scent Company - If you need incense, scented bathing crystals, massage oils or perfume oils, then this is the place. Their incense ranges in size from one-inch cones to 33-inch sticks, and they have about 500 different scents of perfume oil.

Greyhound Guild - "We are an Arizona non-profit group of volunteers dedicated to promoting the adoption of retired racing greyhounds through education, fund-raising, and historical re-enactment."

Here Be Dragons - "Your online dragon resource for everything you want to know about dragons: Dragon history, dragon tattoos, dragon art, pictures of dragons, as well as dragon links to find gifts, collectables and figurines for the dragon lover in your life."

Heraldry And Crests - These folks offer family name histories and Coat of Arms. They even have my last name.

House Ravenscroft - Here you'll find free Celtic clip art.

Howl-o - "Howl-o's Celtic Music Duo Douglys and Bella breathe new life into songs of the Olde World! Instruments include guitars, mandolins and drums, with soaring vocal arrangements!"

Humpty Dumpty...Before and After - These people make amazing things out of ostrich and emu eggs. You can get carvings on whole eggs, or pins, earrings and other great stuff. My girlfriend and I each have pins. We got the carved emu eggs on ostrich eggs. The white of the ostrich egg really sets off the dark green of the emu egg. If you're at all concerned about animal cruelty, no birds were harmed to make these pieces of art. They buy the pieces of eggshell from birds that hatched. For whole eggs they buy unfertilized ones. E-Mail: tjdclaire@msn.com

Indigo Turtle - They offer unique porcelain art, including: vases, jewelry, candleholders, lidded boxes and more. We have purchased several items over the years for ourselves and as gifts for friends.

Jem Moore - Jem is a great hammered dulcimer player, and he writes a lot of his own music. I have one of his CD's, and plan on buying the others he has too.

Legendary Creations - Steven Paul Carlson is a wonderful artist of portraits and fantasy art. I have one of his prints hanging in my house.

Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society - This is a great group of people, and I'm a member. They put on a huge two-day festival in July, offer scholarships for Celtic studies and more. You can catch me running the Blarney Pub at the Festival each year.

Nouveau Designs - Louis Plante makes some really great wood furnature and furnishings. I have my eye on several things for my house. (888) 692-5710

Pendragon Costumes - These folks make great cloth and leather clothes. I have one of their shirts, and it not only looks great, but is made very well.

Ravenwood Castle - Leave the modern world behind for a day or a few, while you travel back 800 years to a bit of medieval England, surrounded by the Wayne National Forest and just seven miles from the beautiful Hocking Hills. Ravenwood Castle sits atop the highest hill in scenic Vinton County's Swan township. Fifty acres of forest and large rock formations surround the castle which reached by a half-mile private road."

Rivertown Pottery and Sculpture - Lynette Power has great wall decor of fired clay. There are oil lamps, great decorated torsos, and many other items. I have my eye on some of the highly decorated torsos. (507) 454-2040

Rowan's Icons - A good source of some Celtic graphics.

Starfire Swords, Ltd. - They have a good selection of swords, axes and other bladed weapons. I bought one of their sheaths for my dagger, and it looks great and is design for easy use. The sheath actually slides out of the belt loop to make sitting easier, especially in a car. Besides, you don't want to be pulled over by the police and jump out of the car with a twelve-inch dagger on your hip.

Swords and Armor.com - Medieval armor replicas, swords, shields and weaponry.

Tarnished Images, Inc. - Ruth Thompson is a painter whose art has a strong medieval and renaissance influence. She has original paintings, prints, and related items like mouse pads, pins, bookmarks and other items.

Tanya Brody - Tanya is a harper and singer who makes beautiful music, and has several CDs available. There is also Renaissance Clothing available on this site.

Thompson Fine Arts - Dan Thompson offers wonderfully whimsical artwork with animals, dragons and more. What is unique about his work is that you can buy uncolored prints and coloring books, and color them yourself with colored pencils, watercolors and other media. He has some great Christmas cards too. I've bought things from him on several occasions.

Twig Oaklyn Flewinia Thistlebottom - Most people call her Twig. She is my favorite Fairie, as she is the embodiment of sweetness and innocence. You can also find her on MySpace and FaceBook.

Uncommon Adornments - These people make wonderful handcrafted jewelry. My girlfriend has several pairs of their earrings.

Underhill Pavilions - "Welcome to Underhill Pavilions, your destination for the finest handcrafted renaissance style pavilions and medieval and heraldic banners. All products you will find here are made by Jeff Underhill, with more than 20 years of experience in the business. Made of the highest quality materials, these tents and banners have been featured at Renaissance faires, in movies, and television productions."

Unicorn Clothing Company - Teri Evans designs great Renaissance period clothes. Many of her designs look great when worn outside of Faires too.

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