Something that I remind myself of periodically is that even successful writers often only get about one book out a year. I know this because so many of the authors I love keep to about that timeline. Kameron Hurley, for example, works full-time like me and still manages to have cranked out six books since 2010, along... Continue Reading →
Werewolves and women
In Kelley Armstrong's Bitten, which I just reread this week, the main character Elena Michaels tells a story. It's the story of an old European legend about a werewolf that is ravaging a town. In response, the local lord goes out to hunt the werewolf. He lops off its paw as they fight. The werewolf flees.... Continue Reading →
Some thoughts on audiobooks and performance
I may have mentioned that I have recently been listening to a few audiobooks. It started last summer, when my fiance forced me to listen to Dune through his Audible.com subscription. I say forced like he had to twist my arm, but it wasn't hard. I hadn't read Dune yet (I know, bad Amanda) so it was something... Continue Reading →
Anime: love it and hate it
Warning, folks. This is a long one. There are some things that really exhaust me when it comes to anime. I've been watching anime off and on for pretty much as long as I can remember. As a kid, I was totally hooked on Sailor Moon, and the Japanese live-action import of Power Rangers. I... Continue Reading →
Summer slump and life changes
Did I mention that I have a new job? The job is awesome. It is closer to my house, for one, so I can (and have, once) bike in. I get a bike stipend if I do it enough times as congratulations for offsetting my carbon footprint. This is pretty much my jam. It takes... Continue Reading →
Some things I’m looking forward to, Part II
A week ago I posted about the films/TV shows that I'm looking forward to seeing adapted from some favorite books, and now I'm going to list some books and novellas that I'm very excited about. None of these are out yet, but they're all on my wish list. I am only going to mention the ones... Continue Reading →
Things I’m looking forward to, Part I
I mentioned on Twitter a week or so ago that I was really excited about a couple of upcoming movie/TV adaptations of books that are supposed to be either in production, have been announced, or are coming out this year. A friend of mine asked that I create a list and I thought the blog... Continue Reading →
Some updates on life
It's been a wild few weeks. Summer is always pretty wild, actually. My mother's birthday in June kicks off a smorgasbord of celebrations which last until my birthday in August. We have entered that time. From this point until August 13th, I have precisely one weekend that isn't already planned out. I'm hoping to take... Continue Reading →
Wasps and kindness
I owe speculative fiction and my non-traditional upbringing for being the person I am. Today, I got to work and found a tiny wasp had perched itself on top of my bun. I am slightly allergic to wasps, so this caused a bit of a heart-stopping moment. But it was unusually cold last night, and the... Continue Reading →
The Geek Feminist Revolution – a love letter
An early post this week, as tomorrow is my author signing at the Tanglewood Barnes and Noble. I'll be there and setting up by 6pm so if you have a book to bring for signing or are looking to buy a paper copy, please stop by! Now, on to the subject at hand. I've been... Continue Reading →
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