The news of the Day
Well, I’m losing my Horngate editor. She’s got a fabulous new job and she will be leaving in a couple of weeks. I am so happy for her and so unhappy for me. What you need to know is that…
Back in the saddle again
I’ve been having a tad bit of trouble with the website and posting, but I’m back! Been doing things with the kids, particularly school supply shopping. The list seems to get longer each year. But they are supplied and the…
Day in the Summer Life
I really love some of the summer TV shows. Haven, Leverage, and Eureka are some of my favorites. In fact, I dare say the programming is better in the summer than in the rest of the year for the most…
Worldcon Reno
Worldcon Reno (Renovation) is scheduled for August 16th-21st. I’m going to be there and I’ll be doing a writers workshop on a signing on Saturday at 1:00. If you’re going to be around and want to get together or hang…
Preorder Shadow City Now!
The third Horngate book is available for preorder. It’s called Shadow City and of course takes off right after Crimson Wind. Here’s a description: From the moment she was bound by magic and transformed into a deadly warrior, Max dreamed…
Discovery and Change
I’m blogging over at Maria Lima’s blog today. Come have a read and maybe win a free book! I’m talking about Discovery and Change and fears and joys of writing. Here’s the beginning. Head over there to read more: I’ve…
ah, the brilliance doesn’t end
Yesterday, I masterfully cut through my laptop cord, thereby making my laptop entirely useless until I can get a new cord so I can charge the battery. You’re going to ask how I did it, aren’t you? Well, picture me…
Some Differences
I want to talk about writing in different genres. I write traditional fantasy, contemporary fantasy and am playing around with some young adult stuff. It’s really strange in some ways how different these genres can be in style, and yet…
What would you like to read?
I’ve been thinking about short stories. And maybe not stories . . . Maybe just scenes or vignettes. I kind of want to write some things for fun here and there. So. Here’s your chance to tell me what you’d…
Miscon Pic
My friend sent me this today from last year’s miscon. From the left it’s my friend Diana, me, Patty Briggs, my friends Barb and Betty, and Maggie Bonham.