sockii is just your typical Jane-of-All-Trades who never has enough time in her day for all of her projects. She has written for many websites online including Squidoo, Zujava, Yahoo! Contributors Network, HubPages and Wizzley. She has been attending and vending at science fiction and media conventions for over 15 years, and for several years ran an art gallery and jewelry store in Philadelphia. Today she is happy to be living in South Jersey with her partner David and their 6 cats. Sockii is a member of several affiliate sales programs including Amazon Associates and Viglink. Products from these services may be advertised on her posts and pages to generate sales commissions.
Science Fiction/Fantasy Convention Art Shows: A Guide for Artists
November 3, 2014 | Posted in ART, CONVENTIONS, CRAFTING BUSINESS | By sockii
Visual artists and crafters are always on the lookout for new markets for their work. One type of market which many may not have considered are science fiction and fantasy convention art shows. A long-standing part of many science-fiction conventions is the art show, where artists display their work for either direct sale or auction-style bidding…
Before They Were The Police: Stewart Copeland, Sting and Andy Summers
September 22, 2014 | Posted in CLASSIC ROCK, PROGRESSIVE ROCK | By sockii
Before The Police became one of the top pop-rock acts of the early 1980s, each member of the band had already been involved in the music industry for a considerable amount of time. Bassist/singer Sting, drummer Stewart Copeland and guitarist Andy Summers were all talented musicians, yet their…
John Taylor: In The Pleasure Groove
September 17, 2014 | Posted in MUSIC, NON-FICTION | By sockii
Like many teenage girls in the 1980s, I was a huge “Duranie” and went through a phase of being madly in love with John Taylor, the gorgeous bassist of my favorite band at the time: Duran Duran. While that teenage crush might have faded through the years (or shall we say matured?), I remain…
Masterchef Season 5 Finale Recap & Review: September 15 2014
September 16, 2014 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV, TELEVISION | By sockii
Last week five became three as Christian and Cutter went home. Now it’s down to Leslie, Courtney and Elizabeth. It’s the semi-final so who will win the money, the book and the trophy this season on MasterChef?
Masterchef Season 5 Episode 16 Recap & Review: September 8 2014
September 9, 2014 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV | By sockii
It’s a Mystery Box challenge but the ones on their counters are empty. The most important ingredient is under a huge box in front of them. Courtney sees a bunch of feet…and then…
Masterchef Season 5 Episode 15 Recap & Review: September 1 2014
September 2, 2014 | Posted in EPISODE RECAPS, REALITY TV | By sockii
The final six contestants for this season’s MasterChef are brought to location on the Sunset Strip, to the (supposedly) legendary Sunset Marquis Hotel. Leslie feels like rock and roll royalty as this is supposedly where all the rock stars stay. They are led into the kitchen of the hotel’s restaurant, Cavatina…
Becoming a Craft Show Vendor, Part 5: Do’s and Don’ts when Dealing with Customers
September 1, 2014 | Posted in CRAFTING BUSINESS | By sockii
Successfully interacting with potential customers at craft shows is a critical part of being a vendor. Each vendor will have her own technique, style and personality but there are a few important “do’s and don’ts” you should keep in mind…
Becoming a Craft Show Vendor, Part 4: How to Set Your Prices
August 30, 2014 | Posted in CRAFTING BUSINESS | By sockii
Pricing can be a tricky business, and a definite balancing act especially for beginning craft vendors. You need to set your prices high enough that you get what you feel your work is honestly worth, yet not price yourself out of what can be a highly competitive market…
Becoming a Craft Show Vendor, Part 3: Finding Craft Events in Your Area
August 29, 2014 | Posted in CRAFTING BUSINESS | By sockii
Sources and Ways to Locate Fairs to Start Selling Your Crafts This article is the third in my series on becoming a vendor at craft shows and craft fairs. The first two articles focused on determining if becoming a craft
Becoming a Craft Show Vendor, Part 2: What You Need to Get Started, Besides Your Crafts
August 28, 2014 | Posted in CRAFTING BUSINESS | By sockii
If you’ve decided that yes, you are interested in giving vending a try, then you are ready to start preparing for shows. To be well prepared, you must know what kind of display fixtures and other materials you will require – besides your craft inventory, of course…
