I spent some quality time with my logo today since it was well past time for an update. Here's a before and after comparison:

I like the phoenix shape because it ties to my lifelong interest in the sci-fi/fantasy genre, RPG video games, and mythology. Even better, this phoenix forms an abstraction of my initials (JP).

Here's a full-size version and a couple of variations:

Original logo, full size

Slightly modified with a rippled, bevel effect

This is my favorite version, but it doesn't scale down well

Let me know what you think!