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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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.”
Last year, I ended up in the hospital in Boston instead of enjoying ReaderCon all that much. So let’s give this another go, yeah? I’m off to take Megabus to Boston! It worked so well to Wiscon? I’m arriving Friday Read more…
“This story just needs… more,” the editor said. “It feels thin.” Thanks, I thought, that’s not quite the vaguest advice ever. But then my husband turned it around for me with a metaphor. Hubby and I were talking about stories Read more…
Okay so, I wasn’t going to do the write-a-thon this year. I feel like I spend too much time soliciting donations for various causes and I don’t want to bother people. Then I found out they did not have nearly Read more…
Sorry, I’m a little distracted. Remember that feeling you had when they announced the Star Wars prequels? And you didn’t even have the faintest suspicion that they could possibly suck? How about that feeling when you read that awesome book Read more…