What It Means to be Fandom
The year was 1994, and I was 16. I was “old enough to drive,” which humorously enough was the slogan for ArmadilloCon 16 that year. I’ve written about my experiences at my first convention before, but it wasn’t until yesterday Read More…
Norwescon 2017 Schedule
If you’re attending Norwescon 40, April 13-16, 2017, I’ll be there as a panelist. Below is my schedule (and is subject to change): THURSDAY, APRIL 13: Writing Workshop on Kurt Cagle 3:00pm – 4:00pm @ Baker Navigating the New Publishing Landscape Read More…
ECCC 2017 Schedule
If you’re heading out to Emerald City Comicon 2017 (ECCC) this weekend, I’m one of the Literary Guests for the Writers’ Block. I’ll be there on Saturday, March 4th, along with a whole slew of other awesome writers like Robin Hobb, Randy Henderson, Read More…
MNG: Diablo III
This week’s Monday Night Gaming / MNG: Diablo III Since we have some friends we play with online (via Discord), we’re always looking for multiplayer games to play. My husband played (and greatly enjoyed) the first two games in the Diablo Read More…
Love wins
For all that I don’t write romance novels or even fiction with heavy romantic themes, I’ve always thought of myself as a romantic in the goofy, sappy, cry-too-much-at-cheesy-commercials sort of way–especially when it comes to my husband, my kitties, and Read More…
Women in Speculative Fiction
The fabulous G. G. Silverman (author of Vegan Teenage Zombie Huntress) is running a series this month on Women in Speculative Fiction. She kicked off with author Nisi Shawl and today, she interviewed me about Amaskan’s Blood, Amaskan’s War, and Read More…
Schizophrenic!
Apparently I was tired enough this morning that instead of saying schizophrenic to my husband, I said, “schizophrantic.” Why isn’t this a word yet?
Foolscap!
Hey folks! Been a crazy busy January (now February). Planning to get back to normal weekly updates on the site as I move forward with 2017 projects. I’ll be at FOOLSCAP this weekend (Feb. 3-5) with Books & Chains! Maybe Read More…
Resistance
For many of us, today is a pretty depressing and dark day. Tomorrow, millions of women and men will march in protest and for equality. Millions will raise their voices and speak out against oppression and hatred. All day I’ve Read More…
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth Board Game (MNG Review)
This week Monday Night Gaming reviews Jim Henson’s Labyrinth Board Game! Publisher: River Horse # of Players: 1-5 Best with: 4 players Playing Time: 60-90 minutes We backed this and were very excited to receive this game once they (finally!) Read More…
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