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August 5, 2017
Deal Me In, Week 31 ~ “In the Memory Room”
Hosted by Jay @ Bibliophilopolis What’s Deal Me In? “In the Memory Room” by Michael Bishop Card picked: K♠ From: The Architecture of Fear, ed. by Kathryn Cramer and Peter D. Pautz The Story Gina Callan is dead. Her relatives, especially her adopted son Kenny, are not happy with the work the hostess of the … 
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August 3, 2017
Reread ~ The Last Unicorn
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle She was magical, beautiful beyond belief — and completely alone… The unicorn had lived since before memory in a forest where death could touch nothing. Maidens who caught a glimpse of her glory were blessed by enchantment they would never forget. But outside her wondrous realm, dark whispers … 
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August 1, 2017
July 2017 Writing Wrap-Up
July I had a secret July writing goal: Camp NaNoWriMo, 15,000 words. Back in June, I thought adding 15K to Wicked Witch, Retired was a wild stretch goal. I decided that if I managed 10K, I’d be pretty happy. With the con and nationals (and Sundays off), I had 20 work days in July. I knew … 
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July 31, 2017
It’s Monday, What Are You… (7/31)
…Reading? After two busy months, I’m hoping to settle back into some sort of routine which will include writing, reading, and blogging, probably in that order. My meager reading goals for this week: The last half of Glen Hirshberg’s The Janus Tree “Automata” by E. T. A. Hoffmann I finished my reread of The Last Unicorn on … 
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July 28, 2017
Review ~ Club Deception
This book was provided to me by Grand Central Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Club Deception by Sarah Skilton A glamorous romp through the scandals and secrets of LA’s most exclusive fictional magician’s society, CLUB DECEPTION. Claire Fredericksson is the beating heart of CLUB DECEPTION, LA’s most exclusive magician’s society. She’s … 
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July 26, 2017
Writing Update, (7/26)
Agatha whispered a word. … To the warp and weft of wunder around her, the word was like a coin dropped on a taut blanket. #1lineWed — Katherine Nabity (@Katen) July 26, 2017 Progress Writing has been going pretty well since WesterCon. After the 4th, Eric and I sat down and worked out a plan … 
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July 24, 2017
It’s Monday, What Are You… (7/24)
…Reading? Will I actually get any reading done this week? Maaaybe? I have Deal Me In catch-up and maybe I’ll finish The Last Unicorn. I’ve been working on Club Deception for review, but I’m not really enjoying it that much. It’s Monday! What Are You Reading, hosted by Book Date! …Watching? All the San Diego Comic … 
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July 19, 2017
Review ~ Believe Me
This book was provided to me by Penguin Group and Blue Rider Press via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death, and Jazz Chickens by Eddie Izzard Critically acclaimed, award-winning British comedian and actor Eddie Izzard details his childhood, his first performances on the streets of London, his … 
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July 17, 2017
It’s Monday, What Are You… (7/17)
…Reading? Since WesterCon I’ve been a more productive writer. Since there are only 24 hours in a day, do you know what’s taken the hit? Reading and blogging. I’ve decided to cut back on ARCs, and review when I have time. Writing *is* my day job; it has to have priority. Blogging is a fun … 
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July 13, 2017
WesterCon 70 ~ Part 3: Art and “Aftermath”
Part 1: Steampunk & 19th Century F&SF Part 2: Science and Writing My second panel on Saturday was “Using Art and Literature to Build Science Identity.” Sadly, I came into this panel a little late after “Classic SF vs The Modern Perspective” went long and missed most of the introductions. It was a small group with … 
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