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December 31, 2016
Happy New Year’s Eve and farewell 2016
I think I’m just one of many who will be very happy to send the end of 2016. It’s been a rough year. So many celebrity losses, and the recent loss of Carrie Fisher (not to mention her mother Debbie … Continue reading 
December 27, 2016
Rebellions are built on hope
It feels as if millions of voices have suddenly cried out in grief. I finally saw Rogue One today and planned to write a post praising the movie, but that praise is tempered by my sadness at the death of … Continue reading 
December 18, 2016
Thief of Hope holiday sale and book 2 teaser
It’s hard to believe the holidays are almost upon us! Like many, I’m ready to be done with 2016 and move on to 2017. It has been a year. Are you looking for a last-minute gift idea? Books make great … Continue reading 
November 8, 2016
Get out there and vote
An ugly election season is finally almost over. Those who know me know where I stand on the issues, and if you’ve read my blog posts you can probably figure it out. But no matter who you vote for or … Continue reading 
November 5, 2016
Flash fiction challenge winner
I’m excited to announce that I have the winning entry to this week’s Flash Fiction Challenge at Indies Unlimited! Check out their post for the photo prompt: http://www.indiesunlimited.com/2016/1... And here’s my flash fiction piece: Solo (originally posted at Indies Unlimited) … Continue reading 
October 30, 2016
Haunting reads
Fall is here. There’s a chill in the air (maybe, since the weather keeps going from hot to cold here), leaves are turning red and gold, and the nights are growing longer. Halloween will be here in less than a … Continue reading 
September 11, 2016
15 years…
This was my post on the 10-year anniversary of September 11: 10 years… Lots of things have changed over the past five years, but my feelings about that day are still the same. 2016 has been a rough year so … Continue reading 
August 23, 2016
Murder your darlings
“Kill your darlings, kill your darlings, even when it breaks your egocentric little scribbler’s heart, kill your darlings.” -Stephen King, On Writing Writers love to write. Well, most of the time that is. Actually, for me quite often it’s as … Continue reading 
June 4, 2016
Cover reveal: The Other Side of Philip K. Dick by Maer Wilson
Congrats to Maer Wilson on her upcoming memoir about legendary SF author Philip K. Dick! Love the cover. Keep reading for a great excerpt. The blurb: What is the truth behind the legend of Science Fiction great, Philip K. Dick? … Continue reading 
June 3, 2016
Writing challenge
I am determined to finish and publish Thief of Destiny this year. That’s 2016, for the record. So I am going to open myself up to public accountability, since personal accountability is only getting me so far. I have been … Continue reading 
