Category Archives: The Writing Life
The Overwhelming Freedom of Rejection
Until I figure out how to make a “Blog” page, separate from the Front page, this will have to do. I am not going to jump in to revising the site until I decide what I want. But I have … Continue reading →
2/24/13
I am embarking on a grand adventure for the next five weeks, and it isn’t too late for you to join me! Firepole Marketing is conducting a “Great Online Marketing Scavenger Hunt”. The clock has started, but there is no specific … Continue reading →
2/15/13
ConDFW Schedule, if you are in the area: Friday: Autographs — 4 to 5 — Main Hallway Yard Dog Road Show — 8 to 9 –Programming 2 (Chinaberry) Saturday: Reading — 2 to 3 — Reading (Trinity VIII) (with John … Continue reading →
2/13/12
Popping in to let everyone know I will be at ConDFW this weekend. It’s always a fun con, and this year should be no exception. I will be reading from my upcoming Steampunk novel, talking about filk, and generally having … Continue reading →
1/4/2013
I had a marvelous time at the San Gabriel Writers League meeting, and they were so wonderfully welcoming. I was terribly nervous when I got there, because I wasn’t sure what I had to offer. But when the first thing … Continue reading →
1/3/2013 It's going to be a great year!
I have a lot going on this year. First of all, tonight I will be speaking at the San Gabriel Writers League on motivating oneself to get published this year. I have a lot of stories to share…just hope they … Continue reading →
We're Having a Scavenger Hunt!
Zumaya is having a month long scavenger hunt. It’s easy and fun to play, so put on your thinking caps and limber up your typing fingers. đ There are prizes to be won, and winning them is easy. At the … Continue reading →
Petting a Peeve
Just finished a story in How the West Was Wicked and I just had to come and make a comment to all you writers, editors, and proofreaders out there. This is not an isolated instance of the peeve I am about … Continue reading →
ConDFW Report
Friday: I had an interesting panel on Trends in Fantasy. We had a lot of audience interaction, but basically decided that you can’t look at today’s trends and write to them. By the time you are through with a manuscript, … Continue reading →
Off to ConDFW
So excited to be on the road again. I have been neglecting this blog while concentrating on Here’s the Clean…, but this weekend I will have my writer’s hat on. đ Heading up to Dallas for the first con of … Continue reading →