
Speed Date a Book
Last December, I was part of Strong Women, Strange World’s Holiday Extravaganza Event, which included my participating in “Speed Date a Book,” in which folks who attended got to speed date Amaskan’s Blood. It was a ton of fun and Read More…

Cycles
Most authors have cycles or a process they use when writing a novel, myself included. Over the years, mine has changed here and there as my abilities and knowledge in my craft changed (aka improved), but nothing changed it more Read More…

Eligibility Post
I posted this before but forgot a story. Oops! Also, since nominations just opened up for the Hugo Awards, it’s a great time to make this post again. ELIGIBLE SHORT STORIES “The Curse” from The Bell Ringer & Other Holiday Read More…

Fresh Pick!
Just got an email that The Bell Ringer & Other Holiday Tales, my short story & art collection, is a “Fresh Pick” over at Fresh Fiction, a sizable book box subscription group. It’s also in the running for their 2024 Read More…

Amaskan’s Honor Pre-Order
I’ve got something special for you all! From now until 11/30/24, you can PRE-ORDER your autographed paperback of Amaskan’s Honor direct from me and it will ship to you ONE MONTH before the publication date this spring (2025). You’ll be able to read it Read More…

Interdimensions
I’m not sure how but in all the chaos that was the release of Voices Carry, I managed to miss posting on here about a short story publication! My short story, “Eye of the Beholder,” which I co-wrote with author Read More…

How Music Made Me
Today, I’m a guest over on John Scalzi’s site as I discuss the Big Idea in my new book, Voices Carry, and how music both made this book and me. If you know anything about me, you know that I’ve Read More…

Seattle Gay News
Recently, I had the privilege to sit down with Lindsey Anderson of Seattle Gay News to talk about queerness, identity, education, and my new book, Voices Carry. The article’s title makes a great blurb, as it states: Voices Carry is a love Read More…

Making Waves
There’s a phrase from my life that I abhor, the expression about making waves. It’s a phrase about how people shouldn’t rock the boat because if you do, you might tip the boat over and kill everyone in it. Historically, Read More…

Voices Carry Release Party!
We’re coming up on three weeks until the release of my memoir, Voices Carry: A Story of Teaching, Transitions, & Truths, which means it’s time to look at those calendars and figure out which Voices Carry release party you’d love to Read More…
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