Why I Can’t Wait for New Hero

I cannot wait for “Fangs and Formaldehyde” to debut in the New Hero anthology. No word yet on the street date, but the conversation in my head went something like this: READER: What’s so different about your vampires? ME: Well, you know how some vampires sparkle? READER: Yeah… ME: Mine blow up! READER: They blow […]

Too Many (Cool) Mind

There is something to be said for martial arts movies. There is also something to be said for old adages about idle hands being the devil’s workshop, which supposed (if you believe a quick count of the tubes comprising the internet) dates back to Chaucer’s time. And there is also something to be said for […]

There’s No Fun Here. Or Is There?

Yesterday, I was plowing through words and e-mails and stumbled across this article from Vanessa Fox, who penned “Learning How to Say No Isn’t the Answer.” This phrase really got to me: The ability to do that — to say no to things you’re not super excited about — that’s a luxury. Most of us […]

Happy New Year!

Today’s New Year wishes are courtesy of Dork Tower. May your day be merry and bright and may you enjoy a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2012!

Annnnnnd I’m Back on the Timer

The other day I got frustrated because I didn’t balance my schedule changes appropriately. So? I turned to my trusty friend the timer, opened up a document, and started to write. I had three interruptions in the first five minutes (all of which were my fault) but the numbers blaring on my screen reminded me […]