Fantasy and science fiction books and blogposts
Hey folks! MystiCon last weekend was a blast, but it's got me pretty wiped out this week. I've been scrambling to keep up with all my obligations, which is nothing new. Happily, I had some free time this morning to knock out this blogpost for you this week! I had a great time at MystiCon... Continue Reading →
Early post because this weekend is MystiCon! I'll do a recap post next week, but in the interim please stop in and say hi if you'll be there. I'd love to meet you! You can use MystiCon's handy scheduler to find out more about where I'll be. I'll mostly be around during Saturday's sessions, but... Continue Reading →
Friends, my brain is still oozing from the majesty and magic that was Futurescapes 2018. Accordingly, I'm taking a minute to check in here before running off to do all of the things that I need to do to get caught back up. Thanks for your patience while I was out of town. First of... Continue Reading →
Hey friends! This weekend I am in San Antonio for World Fantasy Convention 2017. The theme is "Secret Histories" and I am moderating a panel all about cities as palimpsests! The panel is called "The Role of Cities in Fantasy Settings" and it will be tomorrow morning at 10 am if anyone is in town.... Continue Reading →
Hey friends, some updates from the world of writing! I've been working on getting some appearances scheduled for next year - I believe that I will be at Roanoke Author Invasion and MystiCon again in 2018, though I'm still waiting to firm some of that up, and will be looking at other local convention options... Continue Reading →
It is a bittersweet season, because into this season has come the last of the Books of the Raksura.* I discovered these books several years ago, and they remain one of my favorites of all time. Shapeshifting? Check. Sweet aerial lizard-people battles? Check. Awesome emotional tension? Check. Gender-bending? Hells yes. Basically it's everything I'd expect... Continue Reading →
Hey everyone! Taking a brief break from cover reveal stuff for a special MystiCon Schedule post!! Check out the panels, readings and signings I will be doing below. Reading - Friday at 4:30 pm, Room 533 If you want to hear an excerpt from the upcoming Daughter of Madness, check in here! I'll post the excerpt... Continue Reading →
I've been playing a lot of catch up the past two weeks following my vacation and in advance of some upcoming deadlines. As you know, the audiobook for Mother of Creation is out October 1st. What you may not know is that I also am working against a deadline for the rough and first drafts of Daughter of... Continue Reading →
Every conference or convention is individual. This means there are different rules and tactics you, as an attendee, can use for success. You also might have different goals than another person attending the same event. I, for example, am almost always going to a con trying to make connections that will further my writing career.... Continue Reading →
I attended MystiCon this weekend for the first time! Technically, it was my second time registering for this event. The first time was last year, but because of school deadlines and such I couldn't make it that weekend and ended up bowing out to work on papers. This was my first smaller, local fantasy convention,... Continue Reading →
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