1/21 Update

Of course, I posted on The Gnomes of New Hope blog, so check that out. I also changed the title of my Tumblr blog to Image of the Mind Studios, so I guess I'll be restructuring that to reflect the studio more than my own interests (cars and other cool stuff). I do have another Tumblr blog titled "Arturo de Magnifico" (a joke from my acting days) which has a few posts about "The Gnomes of New Hope". With all this talk of censorship I get the feeling that the web presence is at risk, so I will be diversifying somewhat. I use Facebook and I have a number of pages, including one for The Gnomes, but those days may be numbered if they keep censoring free speech. I don't use Twitter, I tried but that didn't work out too well, they blocked my account after only one post, when I couldn't remember my password. I was never able to resolve that. I tried, but I got no response. So... I use Pinterest and I have a board for The Gnomes of New Hope, but it's not a primary business communications tool. I use Linkedin, but I find that service far too intrusive, so I limit my use of that. I started to look at Paler, but we all know what has happened there. So, now I'm looking into GAB and I expect to use Tumblr a bit more. Overall, I have to say, I like eBlogger the best, since I can set it up for strictly posting my updates, without any interaction from anyone else. I like to just post updates of my activity without any comments. I figure if someone wants to communicate, email is the best option. Although, that system is a bit overwhelmed and I never know if something went to spam. So, if you do want to communicate with me, don't hesitate to do so more than once and don't get insulted if your email disappears in the mire of electronic documents. I try to stay on top of it, but it's not easy with the flood of material that descends on me.

Also, I use Messenger and that works well, if you are in my system.

Well, back to the intention of this Update; as always, I am advancing my shop capabilities. I have been concentrating on getting the scene shop set up. So I have been juggling between that and publishing the books, with the books being the priority. I will be seeking a Distribution deal for the books, in order to increase cash flow and allow me to concentrate on the studio. So if you are a book distributor, keep that in mind. I will also be working to license other ancillary markets, which are numerous. If you are engaged in merchandizing or production, and you think the Gnomes fits in with your business, let me know and we can talk. I expect to be switching over to working on the music again, after the publishing layout is locked in as to the technicalities of the design. In that regard, all that is now needed is to insert new artwork for the incomplete illustration panels. I will be bringing in artists to finish that work, while I continue with scoring the music. With the scene shop set up, we may also be able to begin some construction in regard to production. My first objective is to construct the parade float, which also involves animatronic puppetry. That will also require getting my metal working and fabrication work stations properly set up.  Attending more seriously to that will be happening after the wood-working is satisfactorily set up. In terms of the metal working , I'm looking for another lathe and a decent milling machine. Since I don't currently have access to the family machine shop (don't ask) I need to acquire my own machines. I have most of what I need, but even if I do take over the machine shop, I will need a metal working shop in my studio that meets my prototype construction needs.

Well, that's all for now.

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AG