Marie Bilodeau's Blog, page 16
May 10, 2012
I Admire You
A lot of my friends are going through tough times right now. This is for them - for reminding me every day how strong they are and, without even knowing it, for encouraging me to be stronger.
I admire you. I really do.
I admire how you struggle through life. I admire that you manage to get up in the morning. I admire that you fight your weaknesses to the best of yourabilities.Today. Every
I admire you. I really do.
I admire how you struggle through life. I admire that you manage to get up in the morning. I admire that you fight your weaknesses to the best of yourabilities.Today. Every
May 9, 2012
Where I'll be (Everywhere!)
The next month is going to be rock and roll, my friends, as the various launches for Destiny's Fallcome to an end. First and foremost, I'll be at McNally Robinson Booksellers in Winnipeg next Thursday, with a launch and some stories (!) starting at 7:30 pm. (Details here.) I've been so busy with writing and launching that I haven't told alllll year so far. I can't wait to rediscover some of
May 4, 2012
Aurora Awards for Rotting Heads
So, for the few of you who don't yet know, my short story, The Legend of Gluck (When the Hero Comes Home, ed. by Gabrielle Harbowy and Ed Greenwood, Dragon Moon Press), is nominated for an Aurora Award in the short fiction category!! I can't thank you all enough for being so supportive of a rotten head (you're all a little twisted and I like that about you).
The ramble
Because it's Friday and I
The ramble
Because it's Friday and I
April 30, 2012
Fear Perfect Voice Recognition Software. FEAR!
I was chatting with a friend recently regarding their "smart" phone's voice recognition software. We had a good laugh, mostly about its inability to recognize names. My first encounter with voice recognition was when I received a phone call from my brother (not the strangest one ever, might I add), that went something like this:
Me: Allo!
Bro: Um, you're not my wife.
Me: ... no. Ew.
Bro: I
Me: Allo!
Bro: Um, you're not my wife.
Me: ... no. Ew.
Bro: I
April 26, 2012
Birthday Reflection
Today's my birthday! Sometimes (not often, thankfully), I like to reflect on where I've been and how I came to be who I am. Most times, those reflections don't get me very far as I get distracted by something shiny.
Then, once in a while, I see something that just tells me "Oh ya, that's totally me!"
This photograph, recently reclaimed from a family member, is one of those things:
Little
Then, once in a while, I see something that just tells me "Oh ya, that's totally me!"
This photograph, recently reclaimed from a family member, is one of those things:
Little
April 23, 2012
The No-Longer-Convent-Convent
I posted before about my writing retreat, a convent, which was recently secularized. I needed to get away for a bit after all of the excitement of cons, book launches, and generally being social. So I headed off to the convent, not certain what I was getting into.
Last time, government workers and photographers infested the no-longer-convent-convent. I was thrilled to see that it would rain
Last time, government workers and photographers infested the no-longer-convent-convent. I was thrilled to see that it would rain
April 18, 2012
Ad Astra and Brain Fail
Ad Astra was loads of fun as always, but this year was special since I launched my latest novel, Destiny's Fall.
I saw my new book for the first time at Ad Astra. I must admit it's the first time I thought "wow, I'm so thrilled to hold you, newest brain babble." Usually it's "wow, this is finally done, I'm so sick of you, brain vomit." This doesn't reflect how I feel about the stories or
I saw my new book for the first time at Ad Astra. I must admit it's the first time I thought "wow, I'm so thrilled to hold you, newest brain babble." Usually it's "wow, this is finally done, I'm so sick of you, brain vomit." This doesn't reflect how I feel about the stories or
April 13, 2012
Ad Astra Schedule
Better late than never - here's my schedule for this year's Ad Astra!
Friday
7pm
The Writing Contest
- Kevin Nunn, Miriam Harrison, Julie Czerneda, Leah Bobet, Marie Bilodeau -
Join our panel of writers and editors who will giveout some prompts and writing tips on Friday nightfor participants to write 1 page stories (around 250words) and these entries are due by Saturdayafternoon. On the
Friday
7pm
The Writing Contest
- Kevin Nunn, Miriam Harrison, Julie Czerneda, Leah Bobet, Marie Bilodeau -
Join our panel of writers and editors who will giveout some prompts and writing tips on Friday nightfor participants to write 1 page stories (around 250words) and these entries are due by Saturdayafternoon. On the
April 5, 2012
You're Beautiful. Deal With It.
I'm one of those annoying people who likes pretty things and will mention it. I don't see the point of not telling you that I like your outfit, your shoes, your jewelry, heck, that you look awesome. Life is hard enough as it is, no need to hold back on a few kind words.
I get two reactions to these compliments. Half the time, it's a heartfelt thank you, obviously pleased that someone had noticed
I get two reactions to these compliments. Half the time, it's a heartfelt thank you, obviously pleased that someone had noticed
April 3, 2012
When the Hero Comes Home - Nominated!
The super cool anthology, When the Hero Comes Home, edited by Ed Greenwood and Gabrielle Harbowy, is a finalist in the Foreword Book Awards! This anthology includes my rotten-head-dragging story, The Legend of Gluck.
Last year, Destiny's Blood won bronze in the Foreword Book Awards' SF category. This year, I hope Gabrielle and Ed will take the gold in the antho category - the anthology
Last year, Destiny's Blood won bronze in the Foreword Book Awards' SF category. This year, I hope Gabrielle and Ed will take the gold in the antho category - the anthology
