I am Adam Casalino. Writer. Lover. Friend

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  • Ideas for another webcomic, or “I’m a glutton for punishment”

    The creative process is always running, in an overactive mind, at least. Although I have my time divided between developing the Wizard of Quippley, rewriting my manuscript, and random freelance work, there’s always a new idea creeping up in my brains.

  • Book revision, part 4

    I think I’ve come a long way. I have highlighted many of the problems in my manuscript and created a sort of rough guideline on what I need to do. Many of the later chapters needed expanding; two could actually be moved up in the story; and certain details can…

  • Manuscript Revision Journal, entry 3

    As I re-read my manuscript, chapter by chapter, I feel the urge to completely re-write it growing. A year’s worth of experiences seemed to have changed my taste in prose tremendously and with each paragraph I realize I can do better.

  • New online portfolio

    I have moved my online portfolio to its new home at talesofmaora.com. Those interested in viewing my work as a graphic & web designer can go there now. Anyone in need of a talented and committed designer can view samples of my past work and get in touch with me.…

  • Manuscript Revision Journal, part 2

    After a brief break for the holidays I’ve returned to revising my manuscript. I finished chapter 1 and am on to the second. So far I am pleasantly surprised, most of what I’ve written has stood up after a year’s time. For the most part the text needs very little…

  • Recooping after the holidays

    The last ten days have been a blur as I celebrated Christmas with friends and family. Regular updates to the blog will be rather slow and I get back into the swing of things. The Wizard of Quippley will update on its normal schedule, though, barring and unforeseen intrusions.

  • Manuscript Revision Journal, part 1

    I decided several days ago to cut out a block of time each day to devote to revising my manuscript. So instead of my usual lunch break, I went to Starbucks, bought a coffee and sat by myself at a table. Huddled around my work laptop (don’t tell) I re-read…

  • Working on my manuscript

    In 2008 I began and finished my very first manuscript. It is a full-length adventure/suspense novel. I’ve started many stories before, but never finished a complete manuscript until then. Since September of that year, I’ve been pursuing a variety of options for getting my book public attention (this website being…