Had a great first day.  Didn’t do too much wandering, and I didn’t party—partially because I couldn’t keep my eyes open—but I can’t begin to tell you how much fun it is to see friends, and fellow writers and artists. I only see these … [Read more...]

I’ll be in Chicago all weekend for C2E2. Panels and signings, and some big news.  Here’s my schedule: SIGNINGS: Friday @ Marvel Booth – 2 to 3 pm Sunday @ Marvel Booth – 11:30 am to 12:30 pm PANELS: MARVEL: Mondo Marvel - Friday 4:15 - 5:15 PM (Room … [Read more...]

“When, however, one reads of a witch being ducked, of a woman possessed by devils, of a wise woman selling herbs, or even of a very remarkable man who had a mother, then I think we are on the track of a lost novelist, a suppressed poet, of some mute and inglorious Jane … [Read more...]

Two days ago I was climbing the Great Wall of China, and now I’m tucked snug as a bug back home, in my beautiful library with the poodle nearby, listening to coyotes run wild through the woods.  It’s night here, late, but I feel alert because I’ve spent six … [Read more...]

My grandmother was born in Shanxian, in Shandong Province, and lived there until she was fifteen.  She left unwillingly.  The Japanese army had begun their approach, and my grandmother—along with most other schoolchildren—had to run for their lives.  … [Read more...]

I have a wonderful job.  I really do.  I love it so much.  Next week BLACK WIDOW #1 comes out, drawn by the remarkable Daniel Acuna, and you can see the preview pages here. Also, in twenty days, the TIGER EYE game comes out in PC format, with the Mac version … [Read more...]

Writers are just people who have a whole lot on the inside that they need to get to the outside, with pen and paper as their preferred method of transport.  Same with dancers, artists, and singers - all the same urges with differing transportation.  ~Graycie … [Read more...]

I’ve been in China for the past four weeks, and it has flown by.  I meant to do so much while I was here (I finished the Dirk & Steele novel, so that’s something), but when you’re writing and in your routine, you lose track of time.  This weekend … [Read more...]

“Perhaps it is good to have a beautiful mind, but an even greater gift is to discover a beautiful heart.” ~ From the movie, “A Beautiful Mind” For those of you interested, Passion Fruit Games is looking for beta testers for the upcoming TIGER EYE game.  … [Read more...]

Yes, the new cover.  I’m in love with it.  Craig White is a remarkable artist. Here’s his website. For too long Maxine Kiss has felt an inexplicable darkness inside her—a force she channels into hunting the demons bent on destroying the human … [Read more...]