Locus Awards Wrap-Up
The 2017 Locus Awards were held this past weekend, an event requiring Hawaiian attire and a good sense of humor. I say the latter part because the MC is Science Fiction Grand Master Connie Willis, who has a sharp and Read More…
Write-A-Thon
It’s that time again for Clarion West’s Annual Write-A-Thon! What is Clarion West? From their website: CLARION WEST WRITERS WORKSHOP IS A NONPROFIT LITERARY ORGANIZATION BASED IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, WITH A MISSION TO IMPROVE SPECULATIVE FICTION BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY Read More…
Locus Awards
This weekend is the Locus Awards Weekend, complete with readings by Connie Willis and Carrie Vaughn on Friday and a party, and a Saturday full of panels, food, awards, autographing, and more parties! In fact, on Saturday, I’ll be autographing Read More…
My Love Affair with a Water Demon
My love affair with a water demon began as a child. I’ve always been a water-baby, born in California and raised at least a part of my childhood in Florida. I spent my summers in the water and hurricane season Read More…
Best Author!?
A reader informed me that I’m a finalist in Seattle Weekly’s Best of Seattle Readers’ Poll for Best Author! Whoever of you nominated me, thank you!! This news makes me SQUEE like I’m standing in front of Nathan Fillion. If Read More…
Another Interview & Giveaway
The amazing Lindsay Pierce is giving away a free, autographed copy of my book Class-M Exile as she gears up for the release of her book Trans Liberty Riot Brigade. She’s also interviewed me in a very silly and awesome way. You Read More…
Fantasy Fiends
Just before Lilac City Comicon, I was interviewed on the Fantasy Fiends YouTube Podcast. You can check out the full 50 minute interview/discussion at the link below. The main focus of the interview podcast was to talk about family, which Read More…
LCCC Wrap-Up!
This is your LCCC Wrap-Up! I’ve been to Spokane before for Worldcon, but this is the first time I’ve driven out there without the chaos of multiple wildfires. Lilac City Comicon was larger than I expected, but full of fun fans Read More…
Time to Hunt!
In honor of the AAYAA / The YA Shelf Scavenger Hunt, anyone who Joins the Conspiracy (my mailing list) between now and June 7th, will be entered to win a SIGNED copy of Amaskan’s Blood, plus some swag. (No purchase necessary.) Sign up here: https://www.ravenoak.net/for-readers/mailing-list Let Read More…
Lilac City Comicon
This coming weekend is Lilac City Comicon in Spokane, WA, where I’ll be with Books & Chains on Saturday and Sunday in the Vendors/Exhibitors Hall! Science Fiction author Jesikah Sundin, myself, and chainemaille jewelry artist Elise Kreinbring will be there Read More…