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November 1, 2016
NaNoWriMo is HERE!
It’s National Novel Writing Month again! Are you excited? I’m excited! I’ve got my novel all set up on NaNoWriMo’s site and a daily word goal in mind. Because my husband and I made a deal back at the beginning of September, my total word goal is a bit different. In September, he challenged me … Continue reading NaNoWriMo is HERE!
October 17, 2016
A New Art Venture
So, I’ve discovered a new creative outlet. Has very little to do with writing and is lots of fun. I’m making something I call “Deity Boxes”. These are small altars in a box to various deities. I’ve made two so far and one is in the works. Check out my photos below (the photos really … Continue reading A New Art Venture
September 5, 2016
My Takeaway from WorldCon 2016
This was my first year attending WorldCon (aka MidAmeriCon II). Since the Hugos are such an historic thing in fandom, I was super excited to attend and see what all this was about. Here are some positive things I took away from WorldCon 2016. WorldCon is an amazing way to discover new authors: one of … Continue reading My Takeaway from WorldCon 2016
August 6, 2016
MidAmeriCon II Giveaway!
Because I am SOOOOOO excited about getting to go to MidAmeriCon II this month, I am doing a superlicious giveaway the day I will be in the Dealers Room (Thursday, August 18, Table 2). Two lucky Con-goers will each win one of the baskets pictured below. They both contain a proof copy of In the … Continue reading MidAmeriCon II Giveaway!
July 26, 2016
Don’t be a Dick
Originally posted on Whitney Dineen:
I’ve recently stumbled into a bit of controversy in my career as a romantic comedy author. A couple of months ago I released an much anticipated sequel to a bestselling book. As a result, some of my fans are infuriated with me, as in spitting, hock-a-loogie mad. As in, “I’m…
I’ve recently stumbled into a bit of controversy in my career as a romantic comedy author. A couple of months ago I released an much anticipated sequel to a bestselling book. As a result, some of my fans are infuriated with me, as in spitting, hock-a-loogie mad. As in, “I’m…
July 22, 2016
Author Interview: ME this time!
Hey everyone! Wanna learn how my evil brain works – at least partially? Check out the interview I did with James McStravick, book reviewer for The Bandwagon!
July 18, 2016
Character Interviews: Oriabel Dominax
Well, I finally convinced Chief Coomb I wasn’t insane or dangerous. You know, underneath his dictatorial surface, he is a decent man. I admit the surface can be rather daunting, though. Anyway, this week, I’m pleased to welcome Oriabel Dominax [Or – I – uh – bel, DAHm – i – nacks] as our interviewee. Oriabel […]
July 13, 2016
Character Interviews: Wilder Coomb
This week I’m so pleased to welcome Wilder Coomb (pronounced Wil-dur, Coom) to the blog. Wilder is the prison chief of Lachlas (Lock-LAHs) Prison in northern Iormere (E-or-meer). Welcome, Wilder! WC: [grunts] RLM: [clears throat] Ummm… What do you feel most proud of? WC: The fact that I run a tight prison with no nonsense. RLM: […]
July 7, 2016
MEGA DESK!
Okay, so it’s not really at all like Dwight Schrute‘s desk on The Office, but, it is still pretty cool. Based on a Facebook post by Jeffe Kennedy I decided to ditch my sit down desk. My husband and I then converted our treadmill (which no one was utilizing) into a treadmill desk. Voila! I […]
July 4, 2016
Startling Poetry: Revolt Against the Sun
*In honor of those killed or made to suffer during the recent attacks on Baghdad. And for all those who’ve been suffering for years and years beneath terrorist rule (wherever those terrorists may hail from). Revolt Against the Sun by Nazik Al-Malaika She stood before the sun, screaming: ‘Sun! You are like my rebellious heart […]
