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Are We Leaping Yet?

Tomorrow is February 29th, Leap Day. I’m happy to have the “extra” day to get stuff done, but honestly? I’m not “leaping for joy.” There is simply too much to get done to accomplish it all during one 24-hour day. And I’m guessing most of you have a similar situation. And yet, I’m feeling the… Continue reading Are We Leaping Yet?

A Publication, a Podcast, and Beginning this Year of the Dragon

Happy Lunar New Year, and thus, Happy Spring–or near enough. You can see the daylight lengthening, winter’s cold grip lessening degree by degree, as the seasons cycle through the ancient change from winter to spring. Usually it’s a slow roll, but sometimes it comes really fast! Whichever it is for you, we all know that… Continue reading A Publication, a Podcast, and Beginning this Year of the Dragon

The Promised January Post

Like thousands of others, my plans to travel this weekend were wildly disrupted by the horrific storm that moved across the continent. We ended up moving our travel to another weekend later this month–fortunately we can do that–so now I have an unexpected “free” time. After so long of being so busy with everything (waves… Continue reading The Promised January Post

Ushering Out 2023

I’m quite happy to see the back side of this year, let me tell you! The last quarter of the year has been really, really rough on me. In addition to the illness and then the pinched nerve after our September trip, in late November through mid-December our home “hosted” COVID for the very first… Continue reading Ushering Out 2023

Reflections on “Refractions” (and why you should read it!)

My recovery has been 2-steps-forward,-1-step-back for quite a while, which derailed my ambitions to make more regular updates this month. Despite that, the overall trend is for the better, and today I’m able, so here I am! And with such great news, too. Something I’m thrilled to share! You see, my good friend, writer M.V.… Continue reading Reflections on “Refractions” (and why you should read it!)

After a Long Absence

I’ve been absent far longer than anticipated. I knew I’d be away in September, as Spousal Unit and I took a two-week vacation in the Italian Dolomite mountains for our anniversary celebration (yes, it was wonderful, but more on that later). What I didn’t anticipate was becoming ill after returning home, and then suffering a… Continue reading After a Long Absence

Publication Day!

My flash story, “Your Guide to the Four Blends of Penumbral Faeryland Tea, in Order of Their Particular Usage” is the first story in the August issue of Penumbric Speculative Fiction Magazine. (You can go directly to this story here, but I urge you to read the other stories and poems, and to admire the… Continue reading Publication Day!

Writer’s Desk, 06/16/23

Out the Window: thick gray clouds with occasional bursts of bright sunshine, and tree limbs whipping in a 20-35mph winds! Also, it’s not too hot, but oh-so-very humid. Earlier I checked and saw 89F/feels like 103F — a perfect day to stay indoors, IMHO. On the Desktop: a tall glass of cool water Today’s Work-in-Progess: I… Continue reading Writer’s Desk, 06/16/23

Swans, A Pictorial Post, and More…

We took advantage of some fine weather and went to nearby Lake Eola Park, where a variety of swans (and other waterfowl) live and delight passersby. Here are some pictures: And now, somehow, it’s June? Halfway through the year? I don’t know about you, but I’m still struggling to believe it’s April! Except, well, it’s… Continue reading Swans, A Pictorial Post, and More…

Nebula Award Conference 2023

I’m “back” from a weekend attending the virtual component of SFWA’s Nebula Award Conference. It was a great time, filled with meeting new people, rekindling old relationships, and enjoying the company of other SFF writers–those who just “get” my time of weird. I had so many great conversations in the breakout rooms, and wonderful insights… Continue reading Nebula Award Conference 2023