From the heart…
Never have I had a story come to me, fully fledged, so I knew what would happen every step of the way. Seven Days came as pure inspiration. Usually stuff flips or evolves, but I had this, day by day from the jump. I layered a lot of myths together, but I think it works. [...]
T13
13 reasons you gotta buy this book 1. It has stories written by Bonnie Dee, Dionne Galace, and me. 2. They’re hot. 3. Exhibit A from Waking Kitty by Dionne Galace “Damn it, Kitty. What did I say?” She crossed her arms across her ample chest and narrowed her eyes at him. “Oh, I know [...]
My way is not your way
Yesterday I had a great telephone conversation with Eileen Wilks, wherein we made some good progress in planning our workshop for RWA 2008. One thing we touched on (and I think is worthy of its own blog post because we’re not covering it as part of our panel) is how writers can sometimes fixate on [...]
I can’t make you plot me
From a novel point of view… Turn down the contrast, turn down the soundTurn down the TV in the backgroundSit here with me, bring me to lifeJust listen close — and don’t plagiarize, don’t plagiarize me (Chorus) But I can’t make you plot me if you won’tYou can’t make your brain do something it don’tHere [...]
It’s my birthday. Go birthday!
Today is my birthday. Woohoo! The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and I’m home alone, at least until the maid gets here at 10. Anybody who has kids (or even roommates) can appreciate the lovely feeling of being left to your own devices. We had a big family party on Saturday, where I [...]
Live from Loopytown
I worked so hard on that post yesterday that I’m just gonna coast today. Slice up some silliness from my life and serve up with a side of, “Gosh, I really am a dork, but I’m here to amuse y’all.” Do your eyes ever play tricks on you? I glanced at my inbox and saw [...]
T13
13 ways to score free books Got your attention, didn’t I? As an author, you’d think I would be against free books on principle, but nope, no way. I’m all for anything that gets people reading. See, once you get ‘em started, it becomes a habit. They want more, and then I’m perfectly placed to [...]
Potpourri for 1000, Alex…
This post is going to be a mishmash of stuff I need to mention, but which aren’t worthy of a whole post. Therefore, expect this to be more disjointed than usual. First, I am in no danger from the hurricane. I am touched and heartened by the outpouring of concern via email, but Cozumel is [...]
A quickie… for your pleasure
Not reviews, per se, but a review of my vacation books, a roller coaster ride of reading fun. I won’t go into detail, just my basic reactions. I think you may be surprised by what I devoured in one short week. Ready? This’ll go fast. You sure you’re set? K, hang on tight, here we [...]
Hit the ground running
Well, I’m back from vacation, and I’ve been catching up on email since Saturday night. I’ve gotten a lot done, and I’m feeling good about said diligence. Today I have to shop for groceries, pay bills, buy school supplies and new uniforms (because the kids go back to school tomorrow), and pick the animals up [...]