Crossroads Alpha Podcast #8: Organization
How do members of Crossroads Alpha stay organized? We discuss how we do it, why we do it, and how we stay sane. Note the latter is debatable. A great listen from a bunch of knowledgeable...
The Crossroads Alpha Podcast #6: On Distribution
Join Comics Bulletin Publisher Jason Sacks along with his friends Steven Savage, Jose San Mateo and Serdar Yegulalp for a discussion of the different areas of distribution, in the third Crossroads Alpha...
An Interview With Logan Ludwig, Author of ‘Moving Panels’
(Originally posted at MuseHack.com) Logan Ludwig did something near and dear my heart and that of my friend Scott, who writes on adaptions. He did an in-depth book on comic adaption to movies, called Moving...
The Crossroads Alpha Podcast #5: On Managing Websites
Join Comics Bulletin Publisher Jason Sacks along with his friends Steven Savage, Jose San Mateo and Serdar Yegulalp for a discussion of what it takes to run a website these days, in the second Crossroads...
The Crossroads Alpha Podcast #4: On Auteurism
Join Comics Bulletin Publisher Jason Sacks along with his friends Carlos Rodela, Steven Savage, Jose San Mateo, Paul Brian McCoy and Serdar Yegulalp for a discussion of what it means to be an auteur in the...
Do What You Love: When It Works
(Originally posted a MuseHack.) And so here we are, at the end of a multicolumn, multiweek rant on why the idea of "Do What You Love" ends up confusing us, distracting us, and screwing us over. Special...
The Dark Side Of “Do What You Love” – The Change
(Originally from Muse Hack, we're winding down our dark look at why "Do What You Love" doesn't tell you much about the career world, and in some cases deceives you. Steve continues to look at how "doing what...
The Dark Side Of “Do What You Love” – The Job
(Originally at MuseHack, Steve continues his descent into the pains of the job world that the flip advice "Do What You Love" avoids, doesn't cover, or even actively keeps us from facing. Now, we'll look at...
An Interview With Dale Moore of Comics4Kids
So many of us have fond memories of comics as children - and that love often extends into our adulthood. But we can forget how much those comics mean, and how educational they can be and how they help us...
The Dark Side Of “Do What You Love” – Breaking In
(Originally at MuseHack, we're taking a break from the positive focus Steve usually has to look at why "Do What You Love" has a nasty flipside - namely it doesn't get you ready for a lot of challenges. So...
An Interview With Spiro Ballas About Superheroes For Hospice!
(Originally posted at MuseHack.) Barnabas Health in New Jersey, is known for it's various services, including home care and hospices. They're also known for a comic book sale held twice a year to raise money...
The Dark Side Of “Do What You Love” – Skills And Abilities
(Originally from MuseHack, Steve continues his dream-destroying exploration of why "Do What You Love" doesn't address the darker truths of careers. Dive in for more sarcasm, dark insights, and asking how we...
An Interview With Chris Tarbassian of Operation Comix Relief
(Originally posted at MuseHack) Operation Comix Relief was founded by Chris Tarbassian to help troops on the front lines get comics, so they have something to enjoy themselves with and get a taste of home....
The Dark Side Of “Do What You Love” – Your Situation
(This series was originally published at MuseHack) Me, I'm a positive guy. You've been reading my stuff, following this blog. You know I try to keep an upbeat attitude There's a reason for that...
Want To Write? Here’s Your Chance
If you write on geeky subjects or want to write on geeky subject, Crossroads Alpha would like you to join our Writer’s Pool. Crossroads Alpha is an alliance of web sites covering comics, anime, careers,...