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February 25, 2020

For the Good of the Order- Writing Goals 2020

I’m back! Well, for the moment. Kicking off another year with this “for the good of the order” thing. Almost two months late, but here. In this installment, I look back on 2019 in my SFF writing life–(big tings happened)–and … Continue reading →
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Published on February 25, 2020 07:52

August 13, 2019

Building My Author Site: A Step by Step Guide

I have a new website. It’s pdjeliclark.com I thought I should let people know. Behold. I have a new website. A nice and fancy professional author website. I’ve been holding onto this blog spot at WordPress.com for a minute. And … Continue reading →
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Published on August 13, 2019 11:05

July 31, 2019

Been A Minute

  Hey there everybody. Long time no blog. I know, I know… it’s been a minute. But I been up to stuff. Here, let me share… Looks like the last time I posted anything to my blog was in April. … Continue reading →
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Published on July 31, 2019 15:35

April 12, 2019

Award Finalist Feels

Why 2019 might be my best year yet as a SFF writer. And why I’m taking it all in stride. “Great kid! Don’t get cocky.”-Han It’s shaping up to be one heckuva 2019 as far as my SFF writing goes. … Continue reading →
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Published on April 12, 2019 08:04

March 19, 2019

Inspiration and Worldbuilding: The Haunting of Tram Car 015

In which we peek behind the curtain to dive into some of the inspiration and influences in my novella The Haunting of Tram Car 015. I’ll try to make it brief. But don’t hold me to it. Try the sudjukh. … Continue reading →
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Published on March 19, 2019 08:11

February 19, 2019

What About Second Book Birthday?

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Published on February 19, 2019 07:05

February 12, 2019

I Wrote Another Book

    I wrote a book. Again. An actual whole other book. Well actually, like last time, it’s a novella–that no man’s land between full-fledged novel and short story. This one’s called The Haunting of Tram Car 015. It debuts … Continue reading →
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Published on February 12, 2019 10:21

February 1, 2019

Tips for Understanding Black History Month- 2019 Wakanda Redux Edition

It’s that time of year again, Black History Month. And in this year two-thousand and nineteen of our One True King T’Challa, we heading back to Wakanda to celebrate. Black Passport Twitter you’re not invited, because sometimes you can be … Continue reading →
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Published on February 01, 2019 07:54

January 31, 2019

For the Good of the Order- Writing Goals 2019

Kicking off another year with this “for the good of the order” thing. Late but here. In this installment, I look back on 2018 in my SFF writing life–(big tings happened)–and what I might hope for in 2019. Here we … Continue reading →
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Published on January 31, 2019 05:01

December 27, 2018

My 2018 Awards Eligibility Post

Have I really hemmed and hawed and procrastinated until the waning days of 2018 to do one of those SF/F award-y list-y things for the Hugos, Nebulas, and what-not? Absolutely and of course! Hopefully I caught ya’ll at a good … Continue reading →
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Published on December 27, 2018 07:13