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Fantasy short story (Fiction)

This short story starts in the middle then jumps back, but it’s an intriguing look at expectations and how people can be manipulated. I say no more because it would spoil the story, but I enjoyed the read.
http://www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/the-siret-mask/

Brand (Marketing)

Ever have trouble understanding what an author’s brand means in a concrete sense? This article provides a clear explanation of what a brand is and the many ways it needs to be expressed consistently.
https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2017/11/10/authentic-author-brand/

Jewelry (Steampunk)

A tutorial covering the philosophy behind steampunk jewelry along with tips for trying your hand at it.
https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/how-to-make-steampunk-jewelry/

Inspiration (Creativity)

I grew up on Fraggle Rock, and this exploration of the geological inspiration driving Michael K. Frith, one of the creators, is fascinating.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/these-caves-in-bermuda-inspired-80s-tv-show-fraggle-rock-180971647

Innovation (Health)

Firefighters assigned to the Camp Fire in California have a new way to help with the related stress thanks to a donation from the inventor of a massage tool he designed to help with PTSD after a training accident when an Army engineer.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Camp-Fire-cops-firefighters-fighting-stress-turn-13693340.php