It occurs to me that a good writing session is like a hot date. There’s that anticipation. All day your eyes are flicking to the clock, wondering if it’s almost that time. Dinner. Baths. Bedtime stories, night nights. And then, finally, it’s here. You flip on the computer and wait eons for it to boot up. Find your story. Open … Read More
Shock Totem’s First Writing Contest!
So Shock Totem is having it’s first writing contest, and I’m in charge. Bwa ha ha ha! Here are the official rules: The Official Shock Totem Flash Contest Rules Hey cats. We’re kicking off our first Shock Totem Writing Contest. It’s going to be a monthly thing, and here are the official rules. 1. The stories will be posted on … Read More
Glimpse Inside My Head
Shake it, shake, shake it, shake it, shake it like a Polaroid picture. Aaaaaaand…quickly look away again.
So I’ve Been Reading!
A lot! And it has been faaaaaabulous! So it’s time for some reviews in ten words or less. Almost Dead by Lisa Jackson Unlikable characters. I don’t ever want them to be happy. Julie and Julia by Julie Powell Not cute or sweet or fuzzy. Kind of bitter. Death Trap by Sue Henry Cozy murder mystery without any bite. Angels … Read More
Breathe.
I read something that saved me. Now maybe it’s because I’m An Independent Woman, and An Independant Woman thinks that we can do it all. We take care of the house, the paperwork, the car, the children, clip coupons, volunteer, read fine (and not so fine) literature, and, of course, have a career. While keeping in shape, cooking healthy, frugal meals … Read More
“Be Mysterious: Writers in Masks” Features Amber Bird of Varnish
With their varied musical backgrounds, varnish disregard genre and simply make the music that feels right. They tend to resist being put into a specific genre, preferring just to call themselves a rock band. However, you might notice their love of British rock, old melodic punk, and 80s college radio. Come visit them here. To have your picture and blurb … Read More
Oh No She Didn’t.
Oh yes I did. Remember these colorful pajamas? Well, I didn’t retire them as a wise woman would. I am wearing them. ALL DAY LONG. They are soft and made of fleece and it’s cold and rainy today. Now I’m afraid that my neighbors will suddenly decide to be friendly and my reputation will be shot. And I would deserve … Read More
WIP Wednesday. Whoomp! (There it is)
Busy, busy little bee. Besides the unfortunate fact that I’ve had the phrase “Shakalaka!” in my head for about TWO DAYS now, things are going well. I finished revisions to my novel and sent it out. (Thank you so much, beta readers! Way to rock.) I haven’t even started on my Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse thing, but I have … Read More
Rape: A Love Story
I’ll be reading 52 books this year and doing a short review. How short? Ten words or less. The books will be collected at the nice, neat little tab at the top of this site. Oh yes. The first book of 2010 is Rape: A Love Story by Joyce Carol Oates. The review? Kicks you in the gut. Realistic, powerful, strangely beautiful. … Read More
“Be Mysterious: Writers in Masks” Features Cate Gardner
Catherine J Gardner would much prefer you called her Cate, and is in the process of dropping the J and other extraneous letters. She is a member of the SFWA (whispers the words associate member and hopes you didn’t hear it) and her short stories can be found in Fantasy Magazine, Necrotic Tissue, Emerald Tales and the anthologies, Dead Souls, … Read More