In “adventures in container gardening” land, I have a container of: “I have no idea what this is, other than they’re wildflowers and they look cool.”

Then, there is Edgar. My cherry tomato. Oh, how the mighty have risen and fallen.

This little sprout rose from the ashes of an entire dead pot of italian oregano. I’m worried about my brains and what’ll happen as it continues to grow.

Marigolds are amazing natural pest repellants. Or so I hear.

Then there are the jalapenos. Doing well. As they do in this type of weather.

I have bebeh roses, too. These were mostly dead when I got them, but they’ve been revived due to plant vitamins. They attract the bees.

Spearmint, peppermint, lavender, and lemon balm are some of the other herbs I have planted. (I should learn how to dry them, eh?) The lavender, if it blooms, won’t until the fall. But, the peppermint is growing mighty nice. Still have to replant the other one.

Mood: At one with the world.
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed: HAH! Yeah…
Work-Out Minutes Logged Yesterday: Shooooooooooooot.
In My Ears: Residual background noise.
Game Last Played: *coughs* Candy Crush. Still. Crap.
Book Last Read: The Magicians Re-read
Movie Last Viewed: Red 2
Latest Artistic Project: *Still* *still* *still* need to take pictures… It’s on the list!
Latest Fiction Release: “The Button” We Are Dust anthology
Latest Game Release: Wedding Planners Classic Set
What I’m Working On: July 2013’s Progress Report

This song is “Nothing to Prove” by the Doubleclicks and shows a few, familiar faces with a message about “fake geek girls.” Here’s the thing: if you want to know what Speak Out With Your Geek Out was all about, this was it.

If you watch the video, there are cultural aspects to comments made. It’s not “just” about Superman versus Batman or who likes what more. Getting negative comments isn’t about “you” persay, but how you “fit” into a stereotype that other people use to define you based on their definition of who you should be. Quite frankly, that’s total nonsense. Let your geek flag fly! After all, isn’t the entire point of geekdom to have fun doing what you love?

Mood: BOO-YAH
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed: Tiny bubbles…
Work-Out Minutes Logged Yesterday: There was fresh air. I think I coughed.
In My Ears: White noise, courtesy of my fans. Not the real ones, the electric kind.
Game Last Played: *coughs* Candy Crush. Otherwise known as the time-sucker. Have to stop now.
Book Last Read: Weird Words: A Lovecraftian Lexicon
Movie Last Viewed: Arietty
Latest Artistic Project: *Still* *still* *still* need to take pictures… It’s on the list!
Latest Fiction Release: “The Button” We Are Dust anthology
Latest Game Release: A fun Scion: Extras (Supplemental Yet Can Be Somewhat Useful On Occasion Scions)
What I’m Working On: July 2013’s Progress Report

Yes, this is a picture of a tomato. But not just ANY tomato. My first one! Er… Well, it’s the only one right now. I have four varieties of tomatoes growing. Truth be told, I can’t stand them fresh. Mash ’em up into salsas and sauces just fine, but eating them raw and wriggling? Not a fan. I could be convinced to eat them in a BLT, though! But yes, right now this is the lone tomato. It is solitary. It is red. It is the singular fruit of my labor.

I also have to figure out what to do with lemon balm. My oregano died a thousand deaths, but it’s now a zombie oregano. There is a little bit that’s coming back. Both mints are doing quite well and so are, much to my surprise, my mini rosebush.

Um, don’t ask me about the carrots. That’s just embarrassing.

Mood: It’s hot and I’m on deadline. Ergo, I’m whiny.
Caffeinated Beverages Consumed: Sweet, sweet legalized drug.
Work-Out Minutes Logged Yesterday: I’m ashamed to admit there was none.
In My Ears: White noise, courtesy of my fans. Not the real ones, the electric kind.
Game Last Played: *coughs* Candy Crush. Otherwise known as the time-sucker.
Book Last Read: Weird Words: A Lovecraftian Lexicon
Movie Last Viewed: Arietty
Latest Artistic Project: *Still* *still* *still* need to take pictures… It’s on the list!
Latest Fiction Release: “The Button” We Are Dust anthology
Latest Game Release: A fun Scion: Extras (Supplemental Yet Can Be Somewhat Useful On Occasion Scions)
What I’m Working On: July 2013’s Progress Report

This year at GenCon, I’ll be speaking on panels at the Writer’s Symposium. Apex Book Company talks about who’s going to be in attendance and gives a shout-out to Firefly.

“One of the disadvantages to being at the end of the continent is that you have to be more selective about which cons you can go. I get one shot a year, so it has to pack in as much as possible. Fortunately, Gen Con fits the bill on the gaming end as well as the writing end. It’s feels like a secret that one of the largest genre-related writing conferences is part of the Con. Almost a ‘con within a con’. If you’re a gamer and a genre writer, there really is no better value. This year will be the 19th Gen Con Writer’s Symposium and my third as an attendee.” — SOURCE: For writers, a ‘con within a con’ at the Gen Con Writers Symposium by Nathan Hall.

In addition to my GenCon panels, I will have a few signings scheduled and a We Are Dust reading for “The Button,” which is a Lovecraftian apocalyptic tale about a female nuclear physicist and the terrifying decision she must make. That anthology will be available at the show.

See you there!