Avalanche! My heart sputters to a full stop. This, my friends, is what makes life grand. I can’t wait! I can’t wait to see Cloud Strife seducing the Don in a tiara. In HD. On the other hand, does this mean that the FF franchise has basically given up? “Yeah, nothing will ever top this. Let’s redo it.” Thoughts? Opinions? … Read More
The New MMY Logo!
I am delighted to announce that I have a new Mercedes Murdock Yardley logo. As you can see, the initials were creatively done to look like a gorgeous flower. Thanks to Mike Ederson for creating it for me! I can stick it on things. Books. Magnets. Stickers. I can wear it on a necklace. I can tattoo it across my … Read More
Pimp a Friend Friday: The Haunted Halls by Glenn Rolfe
Glenn Rolfe‘s first novel, The Haunted Halls, is on sale at Amazon for 99 cents! Pick up a book and support somebody awesome at the same time. The sale runs until June 15, so you only have a few days. I already grabbed mine! “an atmospheric, spine-tingler that sustains the reader’s attention until its resolution with the inclusion of vile, … Read More
The First Week of Summer Vacation
It hit hard. We did this. I found out I have no ice cube trays. This disconcerts me to no end. We used this glass globe to do this. But she’s just fine. No stitches, and a brave face. I think my daughter’s piano practice is going to drive me MAD. And yesterday I sold a flash fiction story called … Read More
Whitney Awards Recap
So I was a triple-nominee at the Whitney Awards, but I lost to a man I’ve never heard of named Brandon Sanderson. 😛 And I’m kidding. I love Brandon’s books, and I’m not at all upset about the loss. It was a pleasure to be nominated, and Brandon was such a genuinely kind man to everybody. He had fans lined … Read More
Signed. Mailed. Nearly Delivered.
Do you know what I realized? These books are mine. I wrote these. People are reading them and sharing them with each other! I’m living a dream, and it’s such a beautiful feeling. Thank you! <3
I'm Mailing Out Signed Books Tomorrow! Would You Like One?
Three sweethearts requested signed copies of my books. This delights me! So I’m trekking to the post office tomorrow to mail them out. The post office in Vegas is a frightening place with tape and stamps and long lines and angry people who seem to shake keys at each other a lot. Okay, so it’s like every other Big City … Read More
WIP Wednesday: Long Overdue
I haven’t done a WIP Wednesday for a while! It’s about time. I love hearing about other creatives and the projects they’re working on. I’ll share mine, and then will you share whatever art/music/writing/creative project you’re in the midst of? Right now I’m in the midst of a short story titled “Ravenous Stars, Carnivorous Moon.” It’s a haunting thing about … Read More
Join an Awkward Conversation Tonight!
So we were all hanging out in the secret Geeky Writer bunker (which is not to be confused with the Free Hugs bunker—that’s down the street from Love Train Station) when we realized it’s been three months since our V-Day broadcast! With that in mind, The Geeky Writer Gang™ has a special hangout in store for you. See, our very … Read More