This Gamer’s Goals 185

This week has been okay. I got the cover done for Mt. Kolob, and my Patreon supporters would not let me give up on a 5e project.

This week the promotion is The Temple of Golden Nuts. CH3 The Temple of Golden Nuts. Is the third adventure in The Final Dream I Saga. Well still in the Undercity the players continue searching for King Stone Wall. In the Temple, you might find a new Dragon and The Knights of the Round Table. https://www.lulu.com/shop/chantel-jones/adventure-module-ch3-the-temple-of-golden-nuts/paperback/product-k4zrgv.html?q=Chantel+jones&page=1&pageSize=4

My Patreon goal this week might be two fold. I would like to add two new Goblins to the ranks. But I also have 10 Goblins that are free members of my pateron, and I would like to get them all to become paying members of the Goblin Nation. https://www.patreon.com/c/user/membership?u=14964776

What’s Happening this week at The Swamp?

I have to go get some contact info on a dude that does stl’s for his 3D printing, it’s the last piece before I can start the Kickstarter for the Final Dream saga.

On Thursday I have to go scan all the maps and the cover for Mt. Kolob.

And I will be sending the week working on Lady Fear.

I think that’s it for this week so until next time keep gaming.

The Adventures of Chantel 192

Today’s post comes from Wordpess. What is your Dream Job? Now I know WordPress recycles questions so we might have done this one before. But in 402 blogs some people might have forgotten the answer. Second Who the Fuck dreams of Labor?

Now if you are following along at home, we all know the answer to this question. And that is my Dream Job is to be a sexy Bitch that gets to play D&D everyday.

This Gamer’s Goals 184

This week has been better, I have gotten somethings done but maybe we are not at full steam ahead yet.

This week the Promotion is Castle Roan. https://www.lulu.com/shop/chantel-jones/adventure-module-r1-castle-roan/paperback/product-p4en28.html?q=Chantel+jones&page=1&pageSize=4.

This week the Patreon goal is go get two new Goblins. I am 20 dollars away from reaching the first goal on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/c/user/membership?u=14964776

What’s happening this week at The Swamp?

I need to finish the cover for Mt. Kolob. I also need to go to a game store and get the contact info for a guy that 3d prints mini’s. I am trying to decided if I want to use Kickstarter or Backerkit or Go Fund Me for the project I am working on.

I need to get to work on Lady Fear.

That’s it for this week, so until next time keep gaming.

The Adventures of Chantel 191: This is a trick question right?

Today I had the opportunity to be interviewed to join the international Woman’s Networking Association. It would have been a great opportunity if I had the dollars to pay the membership but that’s a different story for a different day.

During the interview the question was asked As a Professional woman what as been the biggest thing you have had to over come? Now I had to pause for a minute because The answer should be so commune that I would find a different question to ask to get a better idea of who someone is. The answer is that the biggest thing I have had to over come is being a woman.

I have a Masters Degree, and have been doing what I do for a very long time, and every day there are people in my circle that I am like you really want to go down this road of I don’t know what I am talking about. Okay lets do it, I mean it’s been a few years and I don’t really want to go find it, but I wrote a blog about the man in the game store that tried to tell me it was a law that Wizbro’s had to make as much money as they possibly could.

It’s a hard knock life for us all, and I don’t think it’s going to change anytime soon, it’s just something we are going to have to deal with.

I think that’s it for now, so until next time keep gaming.

This Gamer’s Goals 183

The start to the year has not been good, but I am trying to get this Train to stay on the tracks.

This week the promotion is The King’s Castle. https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/348661/adventure-mod-ch1-the-king-s-castle?affiliate_id=1559598.

This week the Patreon goal is two goblins. https://www.patreon.com/c/user/membership?u=14964776. There are two public polls up right now that you can take part of.

What’s Happening At The Swamp?

I have not started working on my book, I mean I have started it, but I have not worked on it for two weeks, and I really need to get on that.

I need to get everything ready for the Kickstarter.

I need to get Lady Fear done.

I think that’s it for this week, so until next time keep gaming.

This gamer’s Goals 182

This week has not been very good for getting anything done. I got all the typing done for Mt. Kolob. I lost the colored pencils so I can’t do the cover until I go get more. I am going to do that on Thursday I think.

It’s 4 pm, and this post should have been done along time ago. I am so sick, and it has taken all day to get up this much energy, and even now I keep taking a rest as I am working on it.

This week the promotion is The Sword of Laban. https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/336768/The-Sword-of-Laban?affiliate_id=1559598

The Patreon goal this week is to get two Goblins. https://www.patreon.com/c/user/membership?u=14964776

There is a lot to get done this week, I need to get my cover for Mt. Kolob colored, I am going to go and find out about being part of a Farmers Market.

And lots to get done on Lady Fear.

This Gamer’s Goals 181

This week has not been good for anything. Today is the first day in a week that I have not felt sick.

This week the promotion is Escape from Cyclops Island. https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/260710/Escape-from-Cyclops-Island

It’s the last week of the Year, so the goal for the Patreon is go get two new goblins. https://legacy.drivethrurpg.com/product/260710/Escape-from-Cyclops-Island

What’s happening this week?

I worked a little on my book project. it was not the hour that I wanted to work on it, but some is better then now.

I did not get any work done on my sci-fi project.

I got the art back for Mt. Kolob, so I need to get that done

I need to get 3 encounters done on Lady Fear so I can move to the next part.

I think that’s it for this week, so until next time keep gaming.

This Gamer’s Goals 180

This past week has been good, getting work done on Lady Fear.

This weeks promotion is that everything is still on sale until the 26th. https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/14046/chantel-jones

The Patreon goal is to get two Goblins to join the ranks this week. https://www.patreon.com/c/user/membership?u=14964776

Whats happening this week at The Swamp?

I need to spend an hour working on a book, that I am trying to write. I also need to think about art for the picture book I have made.

I am working on a Space adventure with a friend, should spend some time working on that today.

I should be getting my cover art back today for Mt. Kolob so I will need to color it, and get the rest of that adventure done.

I need to make four encounters for one part of Lady Fear.

I am also going on Monday to find out about being part of two Farmer Markets.

I think that is it for this week, so until next time keep gaming.

The Adventures of Chantel 190: Something, Something Sexy Business Lady

This article popped up in my Memories, and I looked over it again. https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/6-startup-tips-for-women-entrepreneurs/273058?fbclid=IwY2xjawHNhRFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYJZMTELKYaeY4F90jAtAO-IXcFSvIM1rotCbB7RUhBmGRTzy5-NaX1eiw_aem_7WK3cPTsA4VUwIj4IVX3yA

Step 1. Find your passion.

You are going to spend many long hours working in and on your business, so pick an industry that you don’t just like, but are passionate about. When you are passionate, it shows, and your enthusiasm and belief in what you are doing translates to your customers, sparking their enthusiasm about what you are offering.

Know it should be no secret that my Passion is being the Sexy bitch that get’s to play or write D&D content every day.

Step 2. Fit your business to your personal goals.

Are you looking to work part time to supplement the family income or work around the children’s schedules or are you focused on building a full-time business? Is money or freedom the goal, or both? There’s no rule that you have to work a full-time schedule when you run a business — start a boutique business or work as a consultant. Choose a business and business style that suits your picture of a fulfilling life.

I want all the money’s I think I have shared this before, but the perfect day would be spending 3 hours cleaning the house. Now I would not need to do that everyday my house right now is not that big. Then from noon to 5 work on Gaming content and then spend the right of the night with the wife and kids.

Step 3. Keep your home and work life separate.

It is important to set aside time for both personal and work lives, in order to give each the attention it deserves. Set specific office hours and unless there is an emergency, stick to them. Train yourself to work during office hours and do not accept calls or check emails after hours. Your customers and clients will also conform to your schedule as long as you stick to it. That means not calling or emailing others after hours. Create a separate work area, whether inside the home or in outside office space, and shut the door to the office after hours.

Step 4. Embrace technology.

Don’t let the lure of an incoming message get you off track, whether you are concentrating on a project or spending quality time with your loved ones. Let emails wait until morning or check them at certain times of the day only, allow your voicemail to take calls, and employ auto responders. Let technology work for you.

I like the email and Voice mail, but there are some technologies that I won’t Embrace. There will never be AI art or writing in any of the products I create.

Step 5. Form genuine connections.

It can be difficult to work alone, so the connections you make will prove invaluable, and not only for business. Find a mentor or create a women’s support group and share your ideas, goals and frustrations. Use the “village” to help you navigate the business landscape. Join a women’s business association such as the National Association of Business Owners (NAWBO) or the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) for professional support and resources.

Step 6. Define your brand.

Carefully define your brand: what does it look like and what does it stand for? And stick to it. Make everything you do and offer conform to the brand, from color schemes, logo design, packaging, correspondence, and presentations, to customer service, and the company culture and mission. Do not deviate from your brand. It is the message and consistency by which your clients know, remember and trust you.

Having your own business is an adventure, so embrace the challenges and rewards it offers.

I think I have Defined my Brand, it’s being the Sexy Bitch that makes content for all the D&D’s and other Role playing games. Having your own business if for your an adventure that’s Why the posts are Called the Adventures of Chantel.

I think that is it, so until next time keep gaming.

This Gamer’s Goals 167

This past week was a good week, I got a lot of writing done, I might have been able to get more done, but life sometimes can’t wait.

There is a sale right now on the Drivethru store. Everything is 50% off. https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/publisher/14046/chantel-jones. Now even with the sale, this week I am promoting The Temple of Zeus. https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/361389/ch-2-the-temple-of-zeus?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate_id=1559598

Last week I only got 50% of my Patreon goal. This week the Goal is to get two new goblins to join the Ranks. https://www.patreon.com/c/user/membership?u=14964776.

Let’s talk about the Patreon for a minute. I am 20 dollars away from reaching my first financial goal, and that is to be able to pay for art. Now that could be fixed with one goblin signing up at the 20 dollar level, but I have not been able to get peoples schedules to work so we are never able to play the game.

At the 15 dollar level you get everything I offer. The monthly Thank you, all the Monsters and Magic Items. Three characters every month, and the Print version and PDF version of every adventure.

What’s happening this week at The Swamp?

The first thing is Mt. Kolob. I have one room left, and then it’s on to all the stuff I don’t like about writing like pre-gens. I have my artist working on the cover right now.

After I am finished with all the writing, it might take a hot minute to get everything ready for the Kickstarter so I will get back to working on Lady Fear. I just need to get the next draft done and it will be ready to go, the cover art is already done.

I have to go do some reading for a project I am working on with an other writer

I think that’s it for this week, so until next time keep gaming.