Author Archives: Ben

pondCAST 04: Just do it!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Ben

By Sam Kirkman: This Month with everyone busy with the holidays and family, I decided to put together a shorter cast with excerpts from a couple of interviews from 2009. Some of you may have already listened to the full … Continue reading →

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pondCAST 03: Extracurricular

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Ben

By Sam Kirkman: In this episode of the illopond.com PONDcast I had a great discussion with fellow ponder Lee Wiley. I’m glad to have him on the show, not only because his project is really cool, but also, his is an example of how … Continue reading →

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pondCAST 02: Getting the work out there

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Ben

On this episode of the pond cast, Sam speaks with Charlotte Cheng, Denver Wagner, and Michelle Kondrich about their experience in preparation for, and in retrospect after the Alternative Press Exposition in San Francisco. This was the first time for … Continue reading →

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Going APE!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Ben

Illopond members Sam Kirkman, Michelle Kondrich, Denver Wagner and Charlotte Cheng have just returned from the Alternative Press Expo 2011 in San Francisco. The gang were selling copies of our community anthologies, along with their own individual books and prints, including … Continue reading →

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pondCAST 01: Finding a voice

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Ben

Welcome to episode one of the illopond ‘pondCAST‘! Hosted by Sam Kirkman, joined by members of the illopond community. In episode one we approach the subject of finding your voice. Denver Wagner touches briefly on the beginnings of the illopond … Continue reading →

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OpenCall: Anthology In SPAAAAACE!

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Ben

By Paul Caggegi: Aliens! Spaceships! Epic voyages to the far reaches of the galaxy! Space has captured the imaginations of generations. We see it when we look up at night, and yet it remains a vast and exciting frontier full of possibility … Continue reading →

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Coming October 2011…

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Ben
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Supernova report, Sydney 2011

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Ben

Comicons have been around for a while “Down Unda“, but none rival Supanova for numbers of visitors. It is possibly because it’s so much more than just a comic convention. It is a pop-culture expo, a combination of various geeky interests attracting a … Continue reading →

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PaperWings Podcast

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Ben

The latest episode of the excellent PaperWings Podcast mentions our little community, on the topic of community collaboration, as part of a larger discussion on productivity and time management. We encourage you to listen to the episode on the PaperWings … Continue reading →

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Steampunk Anthology Extravaganza!

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Ben

8: A Steampunk Anthology is now available for digital download! For the more traditional readers among you, pickup a gorgeous print copy here. 8: A Steampunk Anthology has been such a success Sam Kirkman is now managing the creation of 8.5: A … Continue reading →

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