• a snippet

    This is from the Southern WIP. I read this chapter at Miscon. This is the end of that chapter, if you were there and want to see where it’s going. Otherwise, hopefully it’s just mercilessly tantalizing:   He reached into…

  • I’m BAAAACK

    This last weekend was Miscon. It was spectacular. I love this con. It’s growing by leaps and bounds. It’s incredibly well-run, super friendly, and in a lovely setting. I had a blast. The panels were immensely well attended. At least…

  • Where I will be in the next few months

    Miscon will take place in Missoula, Montana, from May 24-27. It’s a fabulous little con. Can’t wait to go. On June 14th, I’ll be at Jayfest at Powell’s Beaverton in honor of and support for Jay Lake, a fabulous SF…

  • Winner and . . .

    AddrienneM wins the giveaway! Send me an email. dpf AT dianapfrancis DOT com Boy has made it back to school for one whole day. Yay. Girlie’s birthday is tomorrow. I baked treats today for her class and tomorrow I will…

  • Two Incredibly Important Things

    First, I’m giving away another Amazon certificate. Forgot how much. Like maybe 10-15 bucks. Comment here to win. Say something entertaining if you like. In fact, tell me how much you love the gym . . . And to go…

  • Finally, a Norwescon report

    The bad news is that the Man left today. I am unhappy as are the kids. I also did some cleaning and laundry today. Yesterday we had dinner with friends, which was a lot of fun, and we also made…

  • Spring yard cleaning

    With improved health, the man and I have been doing work around the house. Because there are green leaves on things. GREEN!!! My roses are leafing out. Yes, I grow roses in Montana. And I have a grape and gooseberries.…

  • updatery

    I am still feeling awful, so I can’t do a full con report at this point. We made the trip and spent the night at S.A. Bolich’s house in Spokane. The next day we got to the hotel later than…

  • Home again

    I am home, exhausted and feeling sickly. Not sure why. Started yesterday. Hoping it’s nothing. Norwescon was lovely fun. I only wish I could have found a way to spent more time with people by going to parties, but with…

  • Hit the Road Jack!

    And that is what I plan to do tomorrow. I’m heading to Norwescon after I get done with my teaching. So excited. Can’t wait. But that means I won’t be here for the next five days or so. I hope…