Category Archives: News

Want to help prevent online bullying? Comment on Facebook

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Gabriella West

This thoughtful and compassionate piece by TED’s social media editor, Nadia Goodman, deserves a read. I remember at the time of the original scandal thinking that Monica Lewinsky’s life would never be the same again. And, it turns out, it … Continue reading →

Posted in LGBT, News, Writing | Tagged Cyberbullying, monica lewinsky, Shaming, Social media, technology, TED | Leave a comment

Read an Ebook Week at Smashwords

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Gabriella West

Once again, Smashwords is holding their annual Read an Ebook Week promotion (March 1–7). I always find out about this at the very last moment and put a few of my books into the pile. This time, Time of Grace … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Writing | Tagged ADHD, connecting the dots, Free, gay and lesbian fiction, It's Not You It's Me, promotion, Read an Ebook Week, Smashwords, the captain and claire, time of grace | 1 Comment

The Year of the Sheep Starts Today…

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Gabriella West

Did you know that Chinese New Year starts today? It’s the Year of the Sheep (also called ram, or goat). Happens to be my own astrological sign, as well. I like it that creative, sensitive, and not-particularly-good-with-money people have their … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Personal | Tagged Chinese New Year, Chinese zodiac, David Carr, Free, It's Not You It's Me, Smashwords, The Leaving, Year of the Sheep | 3 Comments

Here’s how Seth Rogen and James Franco responded to today’s release of ‘The Interview’

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Gabriella West

Sony gave everybody a belated Merry Christmas by releasing ‘The Interview’ to a couple hundred independent theaters and widely online. Now hopefully Comcast will step up to the plate as well. They should. Happy Holidays, everyone!