Atypical Day
Note the title. The play on words is intentional because if people bother to write it out, most people talk about a “typical day” in the life of a writer, a parent, or whatever, but nothing in my world is Read More…
Assholes
As a writer, I feel like I need to get a sign saying “No Assholes Allowed,” and keep it with me for times like this… We’ll consider this post to be Dear Asshole… I never set out to intentionally write Read More…
Storycrafting
I love virtual conventions/conferences because they are safe. They don’t come with con crud and you don’t have to pay for parking. 😉 They’re also more inclusive and don’t require folks to pay for travel and accommodations to attend. The Read More…
And NaNo is Dead
Yep. That’s right. NaNo is Dead. One of the big hubbubs this week was the news that the organization behind NaNoWriMo is officially dead and honestly? That’s a good thing. Besides the abuse scandal, followed by the AI scandal, NaNo’s Read More…
Outcasts Story Bundle
Amaskan’s Blood is one of 14 books in this batch of StoryBundle’s book bundles. This one, themed the Outcasts Story Bundle, is curated by Danielle Ackley-McPhail and features outsiders, rebels, underdogs, and free-thinkers. What’s StoryBundle? If you’re not familiar with Read More…
What am I?
I used to do this posts every month to chat about what I’m reading, watching, playing, or otherwise enjoying and I stopped somewhere along the way. I think life got a bit chaotic, and I didn’t feel like I had Read More…
A Good Cry
Everyone needs a good cry from time to time. Sometimes, my Sjogren’s gets in the way with that as my eyes are too dry to cry, and other times, other emotions make it challenging, but music is always something that Read More…
GenAI is Theft
The Atlantic just released a huge exposé on how Meta (the company behind Facebook, Threads, Instagram, etc.) has stolen millions of books in order to train their GenAI engines. They aren’t the first company to do so and unless we Read More…
Attorney at Nothing
Few people like to think about death. So few that according to Gallup, 54% of U.S. adults do not have a will. Those who do are mostly over the age of 65, are upper class, and are white. Most are Read More…
Inclusivity for All
GeekGirlCon’s new announcement… Oof. Where to begin? I’ve been a geek my entire life. I’ve been bullied for it growing up and as an adult. Most of us have. Being queer and nonbinary on top of it means I’ve grown Read More…