• These things are true

    The new printer arrived. Well, it looks new, though it’s probably refurbished, but the important thing is that it actually prints. Whoohoo! Actually, I had to delete all the previous software and redownload, so it wasn’t as easy as just…

  • Thank you

    I want to say thanks to all of you. You’ve been terrific in reading my books, talking to bookstores, talking to librarians, passing recommendations for friends, reviewing me . . . All these things are tremendously important to writers. We…

  • A snippet from Blood Winter

    So this is rough, but from Blood Winter: “Quit wasting time,” Max said. “Give me your pain now.” “I—” For a moment Max thought she was going to have to pull Giselle into the abyss, far away from any attack.…

  • Day after christmas

    Wow. What a lovely Christmas we had. Did you? First we had my in-laws over for a brunch (post stocking opening). It was lovely. They never really have done Christmas, and all their kids have moved out of state. Add…

  • Shadow City reviews

    The first reviews are coming in on Shadow City. They are really great. (see author to happy dance!!!) But be warned, there are some spoilers. But if you want to read them anyhow, here you go: Review: Shadow City by…

  • The little things

    It really is the little things sometimes that make things worthwhile. For me, for today, the dog jumped on the couch. Yes, this was a good thing. Let me explain. We have two corgis. At 10 months, Viggo had to…

  • Max and Alexander celebrate winter solstice

    Literary Escapism asked me to do a blog to celebrate the upcoming release of Shadow City as part of their month long Black Friday for readers program. I wrote a story about Max and Alexander and I hope you like…

  • Shadow City Snippet

    It’s only a month till Shadow City releases. Are you ready? Here’s a snippet between Giselle and Alexander: The witch returned quickly, wearing jeans, hiking boots, and a fuzzy green pullover. Her hair was caught behind her head in a…

  • Wonderful News!!!

    Romantic Times named Shadow City a Top Pick for Urban Fantasy for January and gave it 4.5 out of 4.5 stars. Whoohoo! They’ve also nominated Max for best Urban Fantasy Heroine for 2011. I’m so excited!