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Newsletter November 2023 - Spectral Ink Shop

Newsletter November 2023

It's the holiday season. Here at Spectral Ink, we've been very busy this year, and we're not done yet! From Black Friday to new merch to convention news, get your latest SIP...

Newsletter November 2023

It's the holiday season. Here at Spectral Ink, we've been very busy this year, and we're not done yet! From Black Friday to new merch to convention news, get your latest SIP...

The theory behind the compression drive - Spectral Ink Shop

The theory behind the compression drive

Many sci-fi stories have to deal with a real-world issue that flies in the face of real-world physics. That is, you can’t travel faster than the speed of light. Even...

The theory behind the compression drive

Many sci-fi stories have to deal with a real-world issue that flies in the face of real-world physics. That is, you can’t travel faster than the speed of light. Even...

Lessons learned from Monsterpalooza - Spectral Ink Shop

Lessons learned from Monsterpalooza

I mentioned in a previous post a line from one of my favorite comedians - "I don't fail. I succeed at finding what doesn't work!" Well, last week was Monsterpalooza,...

Lessons learned from Monsterpalooza

I mentioned in a previous post a line from one of my favorite comedians - "I don't fail. I succeed at finding what doesn't work!" Well, last week was Monsterpalooza,...

The Wisdom of Christopher Titus - Spectral Ink Shop

The Wisdom of Christopher Titus

"I don't fail. I succeed at finding what doesn't work."

The Wisdom of Christopher Titus

"I don't fail. I succeed at finding what doesn't work."

Using AI Art for book covers - Spectral Ink Shop

Using AI Art for book covers

With all these AI-generated art programs creating stunning images, why did I struggle with them when I tried to make art for my book covers? I think I know why.

Using AI Art for book covers

With all these AI-generated art programs creating stunning images, why did I struggle with them when I tried to make art for my book covers? I think I know why.

Deep Fakes and audiobooks - Spectral Ink Shop

Deep Fakes and audiobooks

 We are entering a new era of AI-generated content. We can now transform our voice to sound like anyone we want. If it legal? Is it ethical? 

Deep Fakes and audiobooks

 We are entering a new era of AI-generated content. We can now transform our voice to sound like anyone we want. If it legal? Is it ethical?