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February 12, 2010
Happy Birthday, Blog! And Giveaways.
Today's the first birthday of this blog.It's been lots of fun so far. Here's to another year!If you'd like to be entered in a random drawing for a signed book, please comment below with your preference (or you can say "no preference," and I'll choose). The three books are: The Moonlight Mistress; The Duchess, Her Maid, The Groom and Their Lover; and the erotica anthology Cowboy Lover (which
February 11, 2010
Proposing and Disposing
"I shall now defuse this highly explosive bomb while simultaneously, and at the same time, reciting from the works of Percy Bysshe Shelley." --Gonzo the GreatWhile I'm writing my Crimean War time travel story, I'm also thinking about the second book on my current contract.I am planning to propose another World War One paranormal, this one heavier on the paranormal elements. It would be a sequel
February 10, 2010
The Perfect Beginning
As I've mentioned before on this blog, this month I'm writing a short story, for submission to a romance anthology. It's been a long time since I've written a short story, because I've been busy writing contracted novels for Spice; I paused a couple of times, and started stories, but didn't finish them.This past weekend I began remembering how writing short stories is different from writing
February 9, 2010
Snow Pictures!
We interrupt your regularly scheduled blog for pretty pictures of a snowstorm in Philadelphia, and its aftermath.
February 8, 2010
My Favorite Girls Dressed as Boys - Fantasy Edition
Fantasy novels are rife with girls dressed up as boys. I'm not sure if it's because there are so many female fantasy readers versus so many male fantasy heroes, or if it's a result of a common romance-adventure trope sliding into its modern subgenre, or a combination of both, or neither.Anyway, here are some of my favorites in the fantasy genre.Ellen Kushner, The Privilege of the Sword: notable
February 7, 2010
Snow Pictures!
We interrupt your regularly scheduled blog for pretty pictures of a snowstorm in Philadelphia.
Alan Seeger, "Rendezvous"
RendezvousI have a rendezvous with DeathAt some disputed barricade,I have a rendezvous with DeathAt some disputed barricade,When Spring comes back with rustling shadeAnd apple-blossoms fill the air--I have a rendezvous with DeathWhen Spring brings back blue days and fair.It may be he shall take my handAnd lead me into his dark landAnd close my eyes and quench my breath--It may be I shall pass him
February 6, 2010
Help the Project Auction
Help the Project is an auction to benefit the Virginia Avenue Project, a free afterschool arts and academics program in Los Angeles, California. 100% of participating children graduate from high school. 95% go on to college. 98% are the first person in their family to go."The Virginia Avenue Project mentors Los Angeles children and teenagers, teaching classes in theatre and other arts, tutoring
February 5, 2010
Teaser from The Duke & The Pirate Queen
Today, a teaser from The Duke & The Pirate Queen.#Captain Imena Leung did her best to appear bored. The royal cutter's first officer examined the papers she had handed over to the inspecting officer. Chetri stood at her side, chewing mastic, hands clasped behind his back. He looked casual but was ready, she knew, to draw his knife at a moment's notice. Several of her crew handled
February 4, 2010
Belgian Soldiers
It's been a while since I've posted a historical photo. I love this one of a group of Belgian soldiers, because there's so much story there.(You should be able to click on it to see a larger version that gives a better view of their facial expressions.)
