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August 1, 2016
Ireland Contest Winner!
Well, no one won Ireland, not exactly. But I did have a contestbased on my writing-in-Ireland (mis)adventures. Readers were asked to guess how many times I checked that I had my passport after so stupidly forgetting it. (Never let it be said that I present only a finely cultivated picture … Continue reading
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July 15, 2016
Dún Aonghasa and Inis Mór
This entry is part 7 of 7 in the series Writing in IrelandDún Aonghasa is an ancient circle fort built on Inis Mór, the largest of the Aran Islands. It was probably a complete enclosure at one point, but the cliffs have eroded and collapsed with part of the fort … Continue reading
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July 13, 2016
Nightfall in Ireland
This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series Writing in IrelandSpecial bonus round: tonight I and a few others went on a local Bat Walk to learn about the local species and conservation. Not only was it fascinating to learn about another continent’s bats, we had some fantastic … Continue reading
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Sirens: the Femme Fatales of Folklore
Today’s guest post is about Sirens, the next Magical Menageries anthology edited by Rhonda Parrish, and is by Eliza Chan. Sirens. That was Rhonda Parrish’s call for submissions for the latest World Weaver Press anthology. The alarm bells started going, well, the connotations of sirens with the emergency services, wailing … Continue reading
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July 12, 2016
Writing in Ireland!
This entry is part of 5 in the series Writing in IrelandGuess where I am right now? (Or just look at the post title for an easy cheat.)That’s right, I’m back in Ireland! And there’s a contest in this post! So let’s start with the embarrassing part. I was supposed … Continue reading
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June 27, 2016
Seems Legit.
There is a phenomenon in which some skeevylowlife steals a title and often a manuscript from a published book and re-publishes them on Amazon in his own account, trying to fool readers into buying his “edition”of the story and stealing royalties from the author. Most of the time, though, they … Continue reading
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June 21, 2016
Lady Voices in Audiobooks
I listen to a fair number of audiobooks, mostly because I spend a ridiculous amount of time in the car and reading a paperback while driving is both illegal and stupid. Audiobooks keep me alert and entertained. I listen mostly to fiction, but I also enjoy audio non-fiction and some … Continue reading
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June 16, 2016
TOC Reveal for Covalent Bonds!
Guys, I wrote a romance. I know, I know. It surprised me too. But it was a geeky romance, so it was easier. And, it was actually really fun! It’s a story about tabletop gamers and a convention and a desperate attempt to save agame. And it’s coming out next … Continue reading
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June 8, 2016
Writers Learn EVERYTHING.
I know I’ve talked about the fun and eclectic nature of story research before, but it’s worth returning to. TopicsI have researched for this singleshort story include but are not limited to: the Devils Hole Pupfish the history of Chinesebronze casting the natural history ofKazahkstan cassowaryattacks the destructive“Cultural Revolution” in … Continue reading
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I know I’ve talked about the fun and eclectic nature of s...
I know I’ve talked about the fun and eclectic nature of story research before, but it’s worth returning to. TopicsI have researched for this singleshort story include but are not limited to: the Devils Hole Pupfish the history of Chinesebronze casting the natural history ofKazahkstan cassowaryattacks the destructive“Cultural Revolution” in … Continue reading
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