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October 23, 2015
Flashback Friday: Back to the Future
Since everyone else is looking at Back to the Future this week and having such a fabulous time with it, I wanted to jump on board.
The first film came out in 1985–I was 7 years old. While there are many films I recall seeing in the theater at that age (Red Sonja being one of them), I don’t have any solid memory of seeing this in a theater. Yet I know I did. And after that, I have many memories of seeing this movie over and over again on televisi...
October 22, 2015
Throwback Thursday: Back to the Future
I realize that this comes a day after Back to the Future day (October 21, 2015), but yesterday was not a Thursday. I also realize that this is a movie and not a book, but in honor of yesterday, it’s worth the change.
What I Love about This Cover:As a child, I wondered why he was standing so close to the car fire, whether or not the car would explode and kill him, and what was bothering him about his watch. Were the batteries dead? Needless t...
October 20, 2015
Book Tour Dates
Since December brings the release of Joy to the Worlds: Mysterious Speculative Fiction for the Holidays, my co-authors and I will be doing a regional tour + virtual tour. Tour events will include all four authors (Maia Chance, Janine A. Southard, G. Clemans, and Raven Oak).
12/4/15—Book Tour Kick-Off Party in Capitol Hill (Seattle, WA). Join us for s selfie photo booth contest, good food, and more. 7PM – 11 PM at 10326 45th Ave. NE, Seattle 98125.
12/5/15—Virtua...
October 19, 2015
Monday Night Gaming: Top 15 Upcoming Games
One of the largest woes currently is that we’re living in corporate housing while we sell our condo and purchase a house. Minus the crucial stuff, all of our belongings are in storage–including all the game consoles.
It’s killing me that our consoles are in storage because so many great games are coming out this quarter. Both my husband and I have been sick with the crud for the past week (which includes...
October 16, 2015
Joy to the Worlds Goodreads Giveaway
If you’re over on Goodreads, you can enter to win an autographed copy of Joy to the Worlds: Mysterious Speculative Fiction for the Holidays!
Copies are autographed by all four authors (Maia Chance, Janine A. Southard, G. Clemans, and myself). Entry to open to most countries. You can get all the details for the Joy to the Worlds Goodreads Giveaway here:
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/158570-joy-to-the-worldsWhat some of the early reviewers are saying about Joy to the Worlds:
…clever and...
October 15, 2015
Book Cover Throwback: Robin Hood
What I Love about This Cover: There’s a serious nostalgia effect in looking at old comic books. It reminds me of many legends and stories I enjoyed as a child, including the tale of Robin Hood, which has always been one of my favorites. (Yes, I even love Kevin Costner’s version. So sue me.)
What I Don’t Love about This Cover: It looks like he’s wearing green jeans rather than breeches or leggings/tights as he would have worn.
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Now I’m a REAL Writer (GeekGirlCon Wrap-up)
Last weekend was GeekGirlCon, which is always one of my favorite cons of the year. I love the idea of a con without the toxicity often found in larger conventions.
Most conventions these days are working conventions for me, though I try to take time to game and catch a few fun panels. GeekGirlCon was no exception, though this year was definitely different than previous years.
With all the housing chaos, I pushed myself too hard and relapsed on my sinus infection. Worse still, the infection had...
October 9, 2015
GeekGirlCon Schedule
My apologies for the lack of updates this week. All the condo selling drama made me relapse on my sinus infection, so I’ve been trying to steal rest time where I can in preparation for GeekGirlCon this weekend.
I’ve got one panel this weekend an two book signing times. If you’re going to GeekGirlCon, be sure to check out the panel or come say hello! I’m not contagious, I promise!
SCHEDULE:
SATURDAY–
10:30 AM-11:20 AM Analysis of Sex vs. Gender: Why, Where, & Going All the Way. Room 303 with Winte...
October 2, 2015
Flashback Friday: Cats & Netflix
Cats & Netflix…not really a Flashback Friday so much as a Flashback to last week. I have no real reason to have this categorized as a Flashback Friday other than my want to spend today talking about cats…and Netflix. Don’t blame me–The Doubleclicks started it.
If you’re not familiar with The Doubleclicks’ song Cats & Netflix, you should be–especially if you live in the Pacific Northwest. Here, let me help you get this awesome song in your head:
It’s...
October 1, 2015
Book Cover Throwback: DEATH the High Cost of Living
What I Love about This Cover: There’s a stark realism to the Death covers–a gritty appeal that draws people in.
What I Don’t Love about This Cover: It’s rather picky of me but I don’t like “the high cost of living” being centered while “DEATH” isn’t. It makes my eyes squirm.
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