Birthday Parties for Books/Games?
As my cat, Rimmon, might say in LOL-speak…”You can has idea?” I went to a writer’s meeting on Saturday and somewhere in between talking about celebrating book launches and my deep desire to build offline support for readers/gamers, I thought about how much fun it would be to have a quarterly book/game launch party. Whether [...]
Help an Author Out, Would Ya?
So after a long and sordid discussion with the voices in my head (and those of my fellow authors) I realize that I need to work on the one thing that every author loathes more than anything — shameless self-promotion. However, I’d like to stick with providing something of value, so even though the frequency [...]
I. Am. Annoyed.
***WARNING*** A rant follows below…proceed at your own risk…if you dare… I understand the need to sell your book or your game. I also understand the need to sell “you” as a brand. Believe me, I really do and I’m right there with you. I cannot, however, claim to comprehend why on earth you feel [...]
Back from GenCon
Hi my readers, I have not forgotten about you! I just got back from GenCon: Indy where I spoke on several panels and had a great time. GenCon this year was a world of difference from last year, partially because instead of running a booth I was on several panels at the Writer’s Symposium. This [...]
She’s Sooooo Strange
My mind has been wandering in my oh-so caffeinated state, which usually means I start at Point A and loop around in a big ole’ circle for a while. Then I return to Point A after a lot of loops, twists and turns. Well, I’m back at Point A and the grand conclusion I’ve come [...]
Cats, Dice and Cat-Dice…
Okay, so maybe this post isn’t about cat-dice, but I got your attention didn’t I? I feel like I’ve come back from GenCon renewed and relaxed. Renewed, because I had a lot of fun with new and old friends this year – even though there were still several more that I didn’t get to see. [...]
I Wish there was a Magic Button…
As someone who has been through a lot in her life, it’s really darn hard for me to watch other people going through similar – if not worse – situations. From job troubles to health issues and everything in between, I hate seeing people I care about going through it. And yet, no matter how [...]
Life, the Universe and Everything as I Don’t Know It
I remember that this time last year I was just about to take a breather; had just finished two novellas, one of which was called “Twin Designs” for Tales of the Seven Dogs Society. The other, original fiction written with matt-m-mcelroy was never published. I had a temporary (sudden) hiccup in employment last year that [...]
What’s in a Memory?
If you’ve read part of the first draft for ARGENTUM, you know that the book is structured in a chapter and chapter break format. In between the main storyline, you’ll read one of Serafina’s memories. As part of my revisions, I’m incorporating the memories a little bit more into the story when it’s appropriate. Not [...]
