Derek’s Blog

Archived Twitter Thread: “Get well soon” vs “I hope you get back to baseline soon”

This is an archive of my 07/23/2021 thread on the difference between “get well soon” and “I hope you're back to baseline soon." The thread can be viewed here. Let's to about the difference between “get well soon” and “I hope you're back to baseline soon” when talking to those with chronic illness. A thread.… Continue reading Archived Twitter Thread: “Get well soon” vs “I hope you get back to baseline soon”

DS on Fiverr Freelance Services

Today, I'm announcing and opening up my DS on Fiverr Freelance Services. DS on Fiverr is the brand-new branch of my personal brand that works on freelance projects. I currently offer three services: WordPress site creation, logo creation, and blog post writing. Descriptions and prices of these services and their packages are below. I offer… Continue reading DS on Fiverr Freelance Services

Uber’s Negligence to Driver Discrimination

Uber has a long history of negligence as its drivers actively discriminate against riders on the basis of gender, disability status, and race. It cannot be allowed to go on unchecked any longer. Uber’s “policies” regarding anti-discrimination are vague and, from the public eye, rarely enforced against drivers who violate them, especially in cases of… Continue reading Uber’s Negligence to Driver Discrimination

Sevan: A Gay, Disabled Teen Romance Release Updates

I have some very important Sevan: A Gay, Disabled Teen Romance release and scheduling updates to announce. Please read this, even though it's long! I've also attached a TL;DR at the bottom if you just want to read that. Pre-orders will automatically deliver to devices on June 4.General Kindle sales start on June 5 and… Continue reading Sevan: A Gay, Disabled Teen Romance Release Updates

Archived Twitter Thread: Authors Undervalue Their Work

This is an archive of my 05/10/2021 thread on how authors undervalue their work. The thread can be viewed here. (this thread is scheduled, but important) Authors (especially indie ones) tend to undervalue our work. There's no question to it. A full poetry collection is worth more than $0.99. A full novel is worth more… Continue reading Archived Twitter Thread: Authors Undervalue Their Work