The writing marathon continues.  Must. Write. More!  I’m dying to talk about this book, but I’m afraid of jinxing myself, so my lips are sealed.  Until it’s done, anyway, and then I’ll spill like a gasoline pump—which, actually, doused … [Read more...]

Yesterday was a long day.  Had breakfast with the lovely Barbara Vey, who is blogging now for Publishers Weekly.  She and I met on the Levy Cruise (Authors at Sea), and she has the kindest spirit.  She had to run off for an interview with Jim Butcher (lucky!!!), … [Read more...]

I arrived in Houston, braved the high winds, and made it to the hotel—where I promptly ran into the delightful, wonderful, and joyous Camille Anthony!  Camille is simply one of the sweetest people I know.  What a wonderful way to start off the … [Read more...]

The cats are singing in the other room.  I’m working on the new Dirk & Steele, and taking some breaks here and there to pack for RT.  It is a lovely night out—scattered clouds, moon and stars.  And inside, some peaceful writing time.  … [Read more...]

“You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” - Mark Twain Via Funds for Writers: TRANSITIONS ABROAD NARRATIVE TRAVEL WRITING CONTEST --- NO ENTRY FEE Professionals, freelancers and other talented travel writers are … [Read more...]

Another reminder—the sign-up for the SOUL SONG buzz campaign will very likely begin next week.  Not everyone on my newsletter list will receive an ARC—it’s at the publisher’s discretion—but your odds are considerably better if you’re … [Read more...]

Because that’s what people are.  Little universes with finite lifetimes. … [Read more...]

Don Ho died.  Seems that too many cool people have been hitting the high road off this planet lately. And here, a prayer for those lost today: Love is stronger than death. So I must be content to know that love is not affected by death-- it doesn’t end, it … [Read more...]

I was doing research on something (yes, vague, I know) and stumbled upon an odd little website about botany and the movies.  Seriously.  And, just as seriously, it’s actually pretty interesting, as the author makes some good points about botanists and stereotypes, … [Read more...]

Sam Carter: You know, you blow up one sun and suddenly everyone expects you to walk on water. —Stargate SG-1 Over the past few days I’ve been seeing discussion here and there about whether writers are born or made.  Tess Gerritson has some interesting thoughts … [Read more...]