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Writer’s Desk, 04/22/23

Out the Window: a pure blue arc of sky that presages a really HOT and HUMID day. A very good day to stay indoors and write–how convenient! On the Desktop: a total mess of notes, notebooks, 3″ x 5″ cards, a copy of the book “Story Genius” by Lisa Cron, a water bottle, pens…. You… Continue reading Writer’s Desk, 04/22/23

Spring Renewal

It’s been quiet here recently. Too quiet. I hope that’s about to change. Winter was a difficult time, with lots of “baggage” piling up on me and dragging my ability to post here into non-existence. I won’t bore you with the details, because we all know life is full of woes, so let’s move on… Continue reading Spring Renewal

A Quick Post on the Coming of the Winter Holidays

Santa’s Little SweatshopTM has been open since late October, and isn’t done yet. Today I’m making pecan pie truffles and stuffed gnomes, and perhaps some kind of cookie, too. The dog is snoring contentedly on the upholstered chair in my office, the one that keeps me in his sight (he’d prefer my lap, but I’ve… Continue reading A Quick Post on the Coming of the Winter Holidays

We Survived Hurricane Ian Just Fine, and other updates…

So yeah, you might have heard of Hurricane Ian? It passed nearly overtop of us. Fortunately, not as a hurricane, but “only” as tropical storm. We got incredibly lucky. We lost an old grapefruit tree laden with nearly-ripe fruit, and a banana tree with a bloom-spike covered with our first banana harvest, and had sticks,… Continue reading We Survived Hurricane Ian Just Fine, and other updates…

Sale Announcement!

I’ve just received an acceptance letter! Excited to announce that my story, “Two Letters Crossing Paths through the FairyMail” will appear in the anthology 99 Fleeting Fantasies, a collection of flash fiction fantasy stories. From the call for submissions: Magic and mystery, gods and goblins, curses and crystals. Give us your fleeting fantasies. All of… Continue reading Sale Announcement!

Autumn’s Arrival

Even here, in the heat and humidity of central Florida, it’s clear that the season is shifting from summer into autumn. For the last few weeks, the oaks, in particular, have drooped a bit more as if weary from battling the heat, and their once-intensely-green leaves have shifted to a drab olive. Now they’re beginning… Continue reading Autumn’s Arrival

Draft Finished!

Yesterday I finished the first draft of my calligraphy-magic novel, The Mastery Books. Let me repeat that: I finished my novel’s first draft! OMG you have no idea I just…HURRAY! I’d anticipated the book coming in between 90,000-95,000 words, with an goal of the finished book (however many edit drafts later that comes) to be… Continue reading Draft Finished!

On Hitting the Mysterious, Mayhem-inducing “75% Done and It All Sucks” Spot

Yes, it’s true. I’m 75% done with this novel. (cue the cheering and confetti.) It’s been slower going of late due to many “real life issues,” but I’m chugging along just as fast as I can when I can, and I’m seeing great progress, which I love so much! It’s heartening to see the end… Continue reading On Hitting the Mysterious, Mayhem-inducing “75% Done and It All Sucks” Spot

Publication Day!

I have a new story available over at Nature: Futures today. Titled “Grace and Flavour, Under Pressure,” it’s about food and cooking, in spaaaaaaace! I hope you’ll click the link and head over to read it. While you’re there, you might peruse some of the other Futures stories, too–they’re quite good. As “The Story Behind… Continue reading Publication Day!

Writer’s Desk, 6/14/22

Out the Window: hazy, hard-edged pale gray-blue skies with huge white puffs of tall-climbing cauliflower-clouds and super-high humidity. Meaning it’s going to rain this afternoon/evening. Again. It is the rainy season, after all. Yay? On the Desktop: a small bowl of carrot bites. I’ve discovered that I like crunching things while I’m thinking my way… Continue reading Writer’s Desk, 6/14/22