Announcement
Hear Zombie Hitler!
My daft story “Zombie Hitler Vs. Neil Armstrong” is now available as a podcast with narration by the extremely talented Mahvesh Murad. I feel weirdly guilty making talented voice actors say “Aryyaaaan Braaains.”
Blathering
My Clarion
11 out of 18 members of my Clarion writing workshop class managed to make it to a cabin in Lake Tahoe for a Clarion Reunion. The Clarion Workshop is happening right now in San Diego and our hearts go out to the students having the life-changing experiences we shared three Read more…
Blathering
Making it Harder
We make things harder than they actually are. Take rock-climbing. The beginning rock-climber takes way more steps and hand-holds than she actually needs. Trust me. I’m a beginner. I will not move an inch unless I am braced with both feet and both hands and the distance to step is Read more…
Life
I am a gas elemental
So, yeah… the intestines aren’t working again. This time the doctors say they see ulcerations, so at least it’s not all in my head. The symptoms are the same as always. I can’t eat, I have horrible pain, and I expel gas like a deflating Thanksgiving Parade. Seriously. Where does Read more…
Blathering
Sick Me FAQ
Are you getting a lot of writing done while you’re sick? No. I bet you’re getting a lot of knitting done? No. Are you enjoying all the time off from work? No. Who ARE you people who would even think these things? Other than, like, my casual acquaintances who keep Read more…
Blathering
Moving On
Sorry my last post was so cranky. I had a surgical procedure. My health is doing better now. I’ve started knitting again. And my sister and I are talking about collaborating on a comic. Just ‘cuz. No submission deadline, no contest, no pressures… just… drawing and writing together. That’s pretty Read more…
Blathering
When It’s Fun
Sometimes, writing is fun. Super fun. It’s those moments that are the gateway drug into a long miserable career in the arts. Sometimes the fun can become a problem. It’s like – writing the first draft feels like this: When you’re done, you either think it’s the most awesome, carefree Read more…