Yesterday I attended a writing workshop given by author Stephen F Havill, who not only knows a heck of a lot about writing, but also knows about lots of other cool stuff, like flying, gunsmithing, gardening, water systems, and automotive restoration (not to mention various methods of killing people and… Continue reading
Two years ago yesterday my novel of music and magic, Evolution Device was published. Two years ago tomorrow, it was a Big Idea. THE BIG IDEA is a regular feature on Whatever, the blog of multi-award winning science fiction author John Scalzi. It features essays by authors about the ideas behind the writing… Continue reading
Celebrating the multi-faceted heritage, history, and hope of Indigenous peoples. Indigenous peoples are not the past. They are living, powerful, and loving today. Elders, children, activists, teachers, leaders, community, and so many among the missing. ~ Bernice King, on #IndigenousPeoplesDay Evolution Device‘s main character is Warm Springs Apache, but he… Continue reading
“Go forth in joy and get on with it.” (read through to the end and you’ll understand) Yeah, we all know it was a crappy year for just about everybody. I’m certainly ready for it to be over with but I gotta tell you: 2020 wasn’t all that crappy for… Continue reading
OMG FINALLY! Evolution Device is now available as an Audible audiobook! It only took forever, but it’s HERE!
It’s been up and down here. Mostly up because I work at it, but with an underlying current of down that every so often threatens to suck me under. But then, nothing is 100%, nothing is forever, right? And things are better for me than for so many, so shut… Continue reading
How about music and magic for the holidays? ♪♪♪♪♪ Evolution Device ♪♪♪♪♪ Do you remember when music was magic? Do you remember being spellbound, in thrall to the power and glory that stole your soul and made you high? Do you still listen? Is a part of you still there?… Continue reading
Five things about Life with Lif that the major networks haven’t picked up on yet (that’s a joke, OK?) 1. Sometimes a girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do And in my case, it means I succumbed to temptation and bought a package of Wiley Wallaby Soft & Chewy… Continue reading
“This is Suzy Savoy,” Terry said, tugging her forward by an arm. “I’m sure you recognize her.” Suzy had fixed a grimace on her face that may have passed for a smile. The director pointed to each of the other band members in turn. “Eddie Edmunds, Gene Prideux, Laurel MacRae,… Continue reading
Shameless self-promotion: I’m on John Scalzi’s The Big Idea today!!! THE BIG IDEA is a regular feature on Whatever, the blog of multi-award winning science fiction author John Scalzi. The Big Idea features essays by authors about the ideas behind the writing of their latest book — the why and how… Continue reading