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Need a Laugh? Here…

http://texanaskitchen.com/2012/05/15/about-a-boy-a-tape-measure-and-a-footlong-weenie/

Trust me. You want to read this little story.

Other Writers: Amy Raby and Assassin’s Gambit

I’m practically squealing with excitement as I write this post. I want direct your attention to one of my favorite online-writer-friends: Amy Raby.

Amy has just announced her first publishing gig: a three-book contract with NAL/Penguin for her fantasy series. I don’t think she has a name for the series yet, but two of the books are Soldier, Sage, Vagabond, and Spy, and Assassin’s Gambit.

Amy was one of the first people I met online when I joined the Online Writers Workshop for Science Fiction,...

A Sneak Preview of Bridgebuilder Cover

There’s nothing like getting the cover finished to make the book seem real. What do you think of it?

Breastfeeding In Public « (Wo)Men Speak Out’s Blog

Breastfeeding In Public « (Wo)Men Speak Out’s Blog.

A male perspective on breastfeeding. Useful reading.

How to Fix the Food System | Inspired Bites

How to Fix the Food System | Inspired Bites.

This really so obvious, that it’s ridiculous we have to spell it out. But even, the vast majority of you will ignore it or shrug it off.

Which makes me sad.

Who’s Going to Baycon?

We’ll be there and would love to meet you!

Kitchen Window — Power Puff: Flex Your Culinary Muscle With A Souffle : NPR

May I present my friend , Nicole Spiridakis (who is also an awesome chef), and her latest NPR endeavor. Souffles are wonderful, and as Nicole points out, they aren’t that hard to make.

Kitchen Window — Power Puff: Flex Your Culinary Muscle With A Souffle : NPR.

A Cooking Post: In Which the Writer Faces Off with CSA Vegetables

A while back (a year or more) I decided to take a break from my CSA*. I just wanted a change. I’m like that.

*CSA: Community Supported Agriculture. It’s basically a subscription plan with a local farmer. You pay a flat amount for a specified period of time (usually quarterly), and every week, you get a box of freshly harvested, organic vegetables from the farmer. Some deliver to your door, some to a centrally-located spot near you.

Anyway, I went back to them last week. I haven’t been as happy...

Banned From Baby Showers: Breastfeeding In Tents

Banned From Baby Showers: Breastfeeding In Tents.

Sometimes I try to avoid a topic, if it’s going to result in a ranting post. So yesterday, I was reading the Mannerup column in USA Weekend (yes, I read advice columns. They are a cheap source of self-esteem building, as in “at least I’m notthatstupid). Anyway, yesterday’s question had to do with how to stop women from breastfeeding their babies in public, in this case, an elementary school event.

The question had the steam coming out of my ears...

Summer of Indie: Books to Read!

I’m throwing mygauntletin with Summer of Indie – an idea to celebrate indie authors and their books, by Robert Stanek of the Go Indie website. Robert interviewed me back in April, and featured The Time Travel Journals: Shipbuilders on April 15. That was exciting!

If you’re an independent author, or you just like books, check out Summer of Indie blog or Facebook page.