Jo Roderick's Blog

Find out why we don’t need Gay Rights. Gay men and women are not special. All we need are equal human rights. This is a legal issue and not about religion.

Why We Don’t Need Gay Rights

Why We Don’t Need Gay Rights: It’s about equal human rights   Over fifteen years ago, I published some magazine articles just before same-sex marriage was legalised in South Africa. I took the stance — as I still do — that we do not need Gay Rights. I...

The Trail Provides: Typesetting & Electronic Formatting

The Trail Provides: Typesetting & Electronic Formatting   I’d like to introduce you to a wonderful new book I’ve had the opportunity to work on: The Trail Provides by David Smart. It tracks David’s path to a new life and philosophy while on the Pacific...

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The Difference Between a Layout, Formatting, and Typesetting

Print Layouts, Formatting, and Typesetting What’s The Difference?   I would like to address some often-misunderstood terms in publishing, especially by authors looking to self-publish their books. So, what is the difference between a layout, formatting, and Typesetting, and why are they not mutually interchangeable? Well, I’m...

Why Didn’t You Tell Me?

Why Didn’t You Tell Me? None of Your Business, that’s why! It’s been a long, long (excuse the penis pun) time since I last wrote something just for fun; just because it amused me. The last few years have been all work and no play, and it...