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Mini-Musing ~ April 24th, 2022

So I’m taking some time from my writing to clean the two inch thick layer of dust and cat hair from my office. I’m also listening to Neil Gaiman’s MasterClass. He’s speaking of that dreaded question that strikes terror into the hearts of all writers. “Where do you get your ideas from?” I asked an… Continue reading Mini-Musing ~ April 24th, 2022

Fabulous Discount Offer! Two Days Only!

Hello peeps! Want to pre-order Tinderbox at 25% off? Well, now is the time! From today April 20th to the 22nd, Barnes and Noble is offering this sweet discount on all pre-ordered books! So why not take advantage? *Online only. Discount to be taken off list price. Some exclusions apply. Excludes signed editions. #barnesandnoble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tind...

Musing 3/1/22 – What Happened to the Heroic Superheroes?

Celebrate Women’s History Month! I just finished watching The Guardians of Justice on Netflix. Why? I do not know. I was interested in seeing where yet another superhero series would do to further tarnish the very notion of superheroes. It didn’t disappoint — or more accurately; it did. Filled with excessive violence, gore, blood, homophobia… Continue reading Musing 3/1/22 – What Happened to the Heroic Superheroes?

Tinderbox ~ Book Cover Reveal!

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So Maybe it’s Time to Update That List, @SFWA?

Now that I am an unofficially published author (WAHOO!) I looked at the SFWA membership again. At one point, they advised me they were giving diverse writers free memberships. I tried applying, but it always made me key in my card number and such. I was wary about that and it didn’t seem that I … Continue reading So Maybe it’s Time to Update That List, @SFWA?

I did it! Tarotmancer acquired by Flame Tree Press!

Thanks to my wonderful agent and the people at Flame Tree Press, Tarotmancer, sequel to Tinderbox will now see publication! I’m so happy! Dance with me!

Gunslinger Witch Query and Stagecoach Mary Fields

I commented on Twitter about the recent decision of Netflix to cast a young, slim, light-skinned actress as Stagecoach Mary Fields. I first came upon her when researching Black Females in the Old West and from the moment I saw her, I knew I had to write about her. Hence my western fantasy, Gunslinger Witch. … Continue reading Gunslinger Witch Query and Stagecoach Mary Fields

Hand drawn map of the Riven Isles

This is a map I drew for The Riven Isles where Tinderbox takes place. I know tacky isn’t it? I’m going to be tweaking it using Corel Paint Shop Pro 2020 and a dozen YouTube Videos.

Mini-Musing 8/27/21

We’ve all heard it. Genre writers, in various forms or another. “Why don’t you write something serious?” “Why don’t you write a real book?” “Fantasy (science-fiction, horror, romance…) isn’t real writing.” Even with all the genre fiction being made into movies and TV out there, you still have people asking these questions. Recently, The Neverending … Continue reading Mini-Musing 8/27/21

Musing 8/22/21 ~ MORE BLACK FANTASY, PLEASE!

I believe it’s wonderful how there are so many production companies being created with the sole purpose of bringing BIPOC works to TV, movies and streaming services. Most recently, the production company Higher Ground, owned and operated by the fabulous Barack and Michelle Obama, are bringing Blackout to Netflix. Published by Quill Tree Books, an … Continue reading Musing 8/22/21 ~ MORE BLACK FANTASY, PLEASE!