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The Umbrella Academy: A Viewing

Last night I told my husband I was interested in seeing the new Netflix series The Umbrella Academy, about which I’d heard good things. I didn’t know much of the plot, but the teaser trailers had the right mood. The problem was, I said, that it was ten episodes and… Continue reading

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Whispers From The Depths

Let’s look today at Whispers From the Depths, a new fantasy from my friend C.W. Briar! And first, I gotta just take a moment to appreciate that cover. Water magic, anyone? Joyful and blessed are Voice-bearers, for the Heavens have set them apart. As Whisperers gifted with the Voice, Betka… Continue reading

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Hunter’s Gambit reveal with Brandy Ackerley

Today I’m pleased to welcome Brandy Ackerley to the blog! I first met Brandy a few years ago at a writers conference in Calgary, Alberta and knew immediately she had good taste because she told me how much she’d enjoyed Kitsune-Tsuki. /wink/ We got to talking about everything from fox… Continue reading

Cover Reveal: F is for Fairy

It’s that time again! Here’s another Alphabet Anthology, this time on the theme of fairies and fae and the sort of folk you don’t want to mess with. “Anyone who believes that faeries are wee, golden-haired creatures with dragon-fly wings and sweet intentions has never met a real faerie.” Suzanne… Continue reading

Travelogue: Iguazú Falls and Buenos Aires

Two years ago, I booked a trip which has now begun, and I’m so excited. In my last newsletter, I dropped a big hint on where I’d be going: If I have adequate internet access in February, while traveling, I’ll share some of this first adventure with you on the… Continue reading

Researching for Writing Fantasy

Today’s post is part of the February is Fantasy blog event, so you might want to look around and see what else is happening! Me, I’m talking about research for writing fantasy. Yes, research for fantasy. If you want to see me flip out like an emo teen ninja whose… Continue reading

The Portland Haifu has a new novelette out

Do you guys remember back when I talked about an urban fantasy featuring Japanese youkai in the American northwest? K. Bird Lincoln’s Dream Eater was a fun ride featuring one of the less popularized youkai and Native American entities as well, in the fun setting of Portland. (Fun fact: I… Continue reading

Giftmas 2018: The Thrilling Conclusion!

In case you missed my previous post, this month a lot of authors are participating in the Giftmas 2018 blog tour to raise money for the Edmonton Food Bank. Our readers have been great; you can check our final stats over here. Each day of the tour, an author has… Continue reading

Giftmas 2018: Out of Cocoa

It’s become something of a tradition to join editor and author Rhonda Parrish in her Giftmas blog tour to benefit the Edmonton Food Bank, and now we’re back again! I’m picking up the blog baton from author E.C. Bell. And this year we have something new and cool for you!… Continue reading

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Charitable: Donate with Me, 2018 edition

We’ve just finished Thanksgiving here, complete with turkey and Beef Wellington and dinosaurs. dinosaurs and Beef Wellington Thanksgiving is fundamentally about both gratitude and sharing. Frequently at the end of the year, I list some of my charities and invite readers to donate with me. We don’t talk amounts, there… Continue reading

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