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October 22, 2014
World Fantasy Con 2014–See You There?
I’ll be attending the World Fantasy Convention 2014 in Washington, D.C. from November 6-9. If you’re attending as well, look for me there. Chances are pretty good that I’ll have a scarf on my neck (I’m always cold) and looking … Continue reading →
October 19, 2014
Why Gardening Hurts
Palms have teeth! Different types of palms have different types of teeth, but all those teeth hurt! Big palm fronds that die back have to be removed with a chainsaw, then you can drag the frond away. By the teeth. … Continue reading →
October 16, 2014
Achievement: 90,000 words!
Cue the confetti: In today’s writing session, I hit my novel’s (very-guesswork) target of 90,000 words. I did not, however, manage to type “The End.” No, early on, I managed to wander a bit, getting a feel for the flow of … Continue reading →
October 9, 2014
The Moon and the Sun…and Bats in between.
We managed to catch the lunar eclipse earlier this week. It was spectacular! Just as the moon sank towards the horizon, and as it was brightening in the east for pre-dawn, the full moon turned a dusky red that was … Continue reading →
September 30, 2014
Writerly and Life Update, Fall Edition
It’s been a busy time for me, both as a writer and as a person living life. In the “life” side of things, the spousal unit and I have been attempting to settle in to our new home, and new … Continue reading →
September 22, 2014
Happy Autumn!
Well, it’s here: officially, it’s the first day of fall here in the northern hemisphere. Weeee! In north-central Florida, that seems to mean the temps may fall into the upper 60’s at night, and only reach the mid-upper eighties, maybe … Continue reading →
September 18, 2014
“Backstitches in Time” now up at Every Day Fiction
Head over to the Every Day Fiction website to read a flash fiction story every day (like the title says). Today, especially, I invite you to wander over and read my story, “Backstitches in Time.” Then, dive into the archives … Continue reading →
September 15, 2014
Writer’s Desk, 9/15
Drama! Action! Excitement!–Someone sitting at a desk and writing! Out the window: Sunshine dapples through the Lady Palm (which I’ve pruned to no longer actually tap on my window screens), shockingly bright. And out the other window, where the sunlight hits … Continue reading →
September 8, 2014
Wherein I See My First Alligator!
On Sunday, between rainstorms the spousal unit and I went to Payne’s Prairie. I’d been hoping to go there sometime, and suddenly, it was the time. It’s a huge area–a 21,000-acre savanna that’s now a Florida Preserve State Park with numerous … Continue reading →
September 2, 2014
More Publication News
I hope your weekend was as filled with fun as mine was! Hurray for long, luxurious holiday weekends! And now, for that good news: I have not one, but two stories coming out this month. The first is already available. … Continue reading →
