Fridays. The day we usually wind down from our busy work weeks and enjoy the weekend. It’s also the day that I usually need a creative jolt, to get in the mood for good times with friends and family and (of course) fun with words! Boing Boing is always good for a laugh. If you’re […]
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Change in Plans, Feedback on Ratings, and Wacky Word Count
I am extremely disappointed that I can’t see my friends, meet new people, and network at WisCon this weekend. Because of an unexpected change in the publishing schedule for my upcoming Aletheia novella, I’m doing everything I can to finish it earlier so I can chip in. We have a hard deadline of June 1st, […]
Should Books Come With Content Ratings?
Lately I’ve been hearing more and more about how valuable books are that can be considered “slipstream” or simply, books that can be marketed toward multiple markets and genres. On the one hand, this makes total sense to me but, on the other, it can create a lot of confusion. [Edit for clarity] On average, […]
WisCon Schedule, Prince Caspian and Memorial Day Sunshine!
I’m happy to report that for the first time I will be attending WisCon, a feminist science fiction convention at the Madison Concourse hotel. Please note that I will be there as an attendee, and not as a panelist or a speaker. Due to writing and life commitments, I will be there on Saturday and […]
Gamers Do Good Things! (And You Can, Too!)
It’s really easy for me to rant about the stigmas attached to writing games because the negative press that gamers and game designers have received for various projects is mind-blowing. Well, here are just a few reasons why gamers and industry professionals aren’t all that bad. Some Gamers Work to Fight the Stereotype If you’ve […]