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October 14, 2019

Well There Went Two Months…

Gah! Don’t turn around or time will come ’round and bite you in the rear end. Hard. Like it just did for me. Since last we chatted, my husband was sick, then finally recovered, but he still needs to schedule … Continue reading →
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Published on October 14, 2019 14:13

August 26, 2019

Returned from Dublin WorldCon 77; a report

TL;DR — My first ever WorldCon was so great! A slightly longer version: It was just what I needed, when I needed it. Saw lots of people, met some for the first time, played Werewolf and talked shop and watched … Continue reading →
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Published on August 26, 2019 11:41

July 26, 2019

On Brain Weasels and Doubt Roaches and Writing “The End”

Time really does fly, doesn’t it? It seems like just yesterday I was wondering how it could possibly be 2019 already, and now the year is on the downswing, the way out, already half over. It’ll be July in a … Continue reading →
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Published on July 26, 2019 12:55

June 18, 2019

Whew!

Well, the transition is over. We are moved out of our previous home, and all our things–both those we stashed in a Pod for showing, and the stuff from the mover’s truck–are in our new house, albeit much still in … Continue reading →
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Published on June 18, 2019 07:09

April 22, 2019

Moving Blues

Oh my word! The stresses of trying to make your house look like a hotel where no one permanently lives, kept clean by an entire staff, while you actually live there and have no staff but yourself.  While also trying … Continue reading →
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Published on April 22, 2019 17:02

April 5, 2019

Curious Fictions

I want to let you know about an opportunity I’m thinking about over at the Curious Fictions platform, on my personal author space. Click the link, then click “Posts” and you’ll see that I’m thinking about expanding my presence there, … Continue reading →
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Published on April 05, 2019 10:04

April 4, 2019

“Cold Currents” gets a Review

Locus Magazine short fiction reviewer Karen Burnham took a look at the January edition of Abyss & Apex Magazine, wherein my flash fiction story, “Cold Currents,” is published. I’m really pleased to say it was one of three stories that … Continue reading →
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Published on April 04, 2019 11:19

March 21, 2019

Definitely Spring!

Yes, I know the calendar told us that the first day of spring has just passed, but I’ve been seeing so much spring around here lately, and it’s awesome, so I’m gonna share! The plum tree is covered in gumball-sized … Continue reading →
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Published on March 21, 2019 06:12

February 21, 2019

2019 Nebula Nominees

Congratulations to the latest Nebula Award nominees. Since I’m a member of SFWA now, I was able to nominate, and it’s a real thrill to see some of my nominees on this list. Congrats to all! 2018 Nebula Award Finalists … Continue reading →
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Published on February 21, 2019 05:00

February 20, 2019

ugh

my right thumb was stung by ground hornets on monday as i tore out the spent broccoli, and now my entire hand is swollen and gross. just got meds yesterday from the doc, and while they’re helping, they also make … Continue reading →
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Published on February 20, 2019 10:53