#90 Out of control Christmas decorations Writers are a distractible lot by nature. Between flighty muses and wild, vorpal plot bunnies rampaging about, it is difficult to focus on keeping hands on keyboards, parked in our chairs. The holiday season makes that even more difficult–not that it should be a surprise to anyone to hear that. That is especially true when said writer likes to decorate. I try very hard not to … Continue reading →
#100 Black cats are bad luck Except today, when they bring you a new free book. Check out the side bar for a free copy of “Lady Catherine’s Cat” On the whole, writers aren’t known for being a superstitious lot. Not like professional athletes who, according to some, have the market cornered on superstitious behaviors. No, we writers are normal, well grounded people. I heard that–that resounding snort and huff that came about … Continue reading →
Every now and again it’s time for something completely different. So yeah, I know this won’t surprise you, but every now and again I venture out of the Regency era and wander about in some very different territory. I’m so excited to be able to share with you some of the fruits of that process! For your approval, I present:Putting the Science in Fiction This nonfiction book based on Dan Kobolt’s Science in Sci-fi blog … Continue reading →
#37 Belly Rubs Anyone who has ever lived with cats understands that belly rubs are a dangerous and often uncharted territory. Cats are not like dogs, make no mistake. When a dog rolls over and shows you a belly, it is clear, your sworn duty as a human being is to pet and pat said belly. Clear and simple. No confusion there. But when a cat shows you its belly it is an entirely … Continue reading →
Feline approval is difficult to achieve. #65 Reviewers too Critical So, as many of you already know, I’m currently posting a short story, Lady Catherine’s Cat, about an opinionated kitty named Ginger. You would think that would be enough to achieve feline approval amongst the household herd. But no, nothing could ever be that simple, especially not when you start seeking feline approval. Moving said cat up to title role in a story is hardly … Continue reading →