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May 11, 2020
Cat-tain’s Log: Episode 001
In between novels and short stories, Ive been wanting to do a webcomic, specifically one featuring my cats. While I can draw, it takes an inordinate amount of time to draw a webcomic, so Ive decided to feature my photography and make this webcomic that medium.
Cat-tains Log is told from the point of view of my cat, Riley, as he and the others study humanity through a variety of hardships, including CoVid19. I plan to post new episodes twice a week, on Monday and Friday. Stay turned for...
April 18, 2020
Online Writing Convention!
This weekend is the Online Writers Conference, which is FREE and online during our quarantine days!
If youre looking to learn something about writing, you should check it out. Great guests and lineup.
Ive got a panel at 1 PM PDT/4 PM EDT on Characters and Dialogue with Pat Shand. Click here to check it out: Online Writers Conference
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March 26, 2020
Published on the Moon!
Im being published on the moon! No, really! I am!
So how in the hell did that happen, you ask? Well, Arizona State University is working with NASA on a project called LunaH-Map, which you can read more about here: https://lunahmap.asu.edu/
The head of the team is Dr. Craig Hardgrove, who is a long time and huge fan of the Destiny video game series that my husband works on. Because of this, he invited Bungie (the company that makes Destiny) to create a sort of time capsule via an SD card that...
March 14, 2020
Hidden Magic
Its Caturday!!
Besides being a great day for cats, I have a story in a new anthology called Hidden Magic that came out this week! My story in it, Amaskan, features Ida from Amaskans Blood. Since its Caturday, Malleycat (my cat) says:
Find some Hidden Magic within yourself while reading this anthology today!
If you cant buy it or already did, please consider sharing this anthology with others who love reading fantasy and urban fantasy. This anthology has it all: epic fantasy, sword & sorcery,...
November 28, 2019
Geek Craft Expo!
If you’re in the Seattle area, I’ll be at the Seattle Geek Craft Expo Friday – Sunday with Books & Chains! Come get your holiday shopping done with handmade geeky things!
Free with ticket! Click image for tickets! Books & Chains will be at BOOTH J28, which is marked on the map below!
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November 14, 2019
GeekGirlCon!
This weekend, I’ll be at GeekGirlCon with Books & Chains, in the vendor’s hall, booth 912. Not only will I have my books with me and of course, Elise’s awesome chainmaille jewelry, but I’ll have ALL of my art with me, including my Inktober originals:
Circled pieces are $50. All others $40. I’ll also be a panelist on Sunday so definitely check out the panel as well as the booth! My panelist schedule is below:
From X-Men to Firefly: The Importance of Found Families in Pop Culture
Location: Korra Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM Sunday
Speakers: Trish Heinrich, Mary Adner, Raven Oak, E...SundayCulture
September 5, 2019
Renton City Comic Con!
I’ll be vending at the 5th annual Renton City Comic Con at Renton Technical College in Renton, WA this weekend with Books & Chains!
Come on out and see the new books and new artwork by me, plus all of Elise’s awesome chainmaille jewelry!
Details can be found at: https://rentoncitycomiccon.com
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Another Award
Good news, everyone! Amaskan’s Blood‘s won another award, the Readers’ Favorites Award for YA Epic Fantasy.
I’m happy that the first in the series is still getting so much love.
The title was also reviewed and said, “This is a novel for readers who enjoy plots filled with twists and intrigue and characters that are emotionally on edge, multidimensional, and solidly developed…. It is cinematic and outright entertaining.” You can read the full review here: https://readersfavorite.com/book-revie...
July 12, 2019
PAX Schedule
If you’re heading to PAX West in Seattle this upcoming Labor Day weekend, I’m going to be a special guest / panelist there! You can see my schedule below:
[image error]SATURDAY–AUG 31 @ 4:30 PM: WRITE-LIFE BALANCE
Mixing a passion for games with a passion for creativity is no new concept, but it is still a challenging road to navigate. How can you find time to explore your personal passions while maintaining a career AND still find time for things like gaming with friends, dating, and taking care of fami...
June 28, 2019
Locus Awards
Just a reminder that if you’re attending the Locus Awards tomorrow, I’ll be signing at 12:30 PM, along with other awesome SF/F authors like: Greg Bear, TJ Berry, Curtis C. Chen, Tina Connolly, Elton Elliott, Amal El-Mohtar, Daryl Gregory, Eileen Gunn, Jason Heller, Mary Robinette Kowal, Robert McCammon, Mary Anne Mohanraj, C.L. Polk, Adam Rakunas, Nisi Shawl, Jasmine Silvera, Molly Tanzer, Bruce Taylor, Tiffany Trent, and Connie Willis.
The University Bookstore will have copies of my books a...
