I was lucky enough to snag Todd Keisling’s signed, limited edition hardcover copy of Ugly Little Things. It’s an absolutely stellar piece of work. Those who ordered the limited edition copy were assured of certain perks, which we certainly received. But now the Kindle version of Ugly Little Things: Volume 1 will be coming out for others to enjoy. While … Read More
Easy Homemade Gnocchi For Beginners. Four Ingredients!
Seriously easy. As in get-your-five-year-old-to-make-it easy. You just handle boiling the water and the rest is good, yeah? There are four ingredients. 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan 1 cup flour Get a saucepan, fill it up, and get that sucker to boiling. That will probably take the longest out of everything. Throw everything together … Read More
NAMELESS: The Darkness Comes Has a Lickable Cover!
“Oh, Miss Murder,” you say sweetly and with a tad bit of nervousness, “I think that you made an error there. I’m sure you meant to say that Nameless has a likeable cover.” Aren’t you dear? But no, I meant exactly that. The cover is deliciously lickable. Observe. Seth Skorkowsky, author of Dämoren. Melanie Meadors, author and publicist. And a … Read More
My New Year’s Resolution Involves Kanye West. Doesn’t Yours?
I found this fun little Random New Year’s Resolution Generator. I thought my resolution for the year was centered around the theme “less”, but no. I resolve to love others as much as Kanye West loves himself. And that’s an awful lot. This totally made me giggle! Why not try your hand at it and tell me what your random … Read More
My 2014 Reading List
Every year I try to read a book a week. Sometimes I make it and sometimes I don’t. This year I read 54 books, so hooray! This is my list. 1. Legend of Kill Creek Woods by Brett Williams 2. A Life Transparent by Todd Keisling 3. Jenny Undead by J.L. Murray 4. Autumn in the Abyss by John Claude … Read More
Bookworm Blues Reviews Pretty Little Dead Girls!
Many of you might be familiar with Sarah Chorn. She’s an influential book reviewer, and also has a wonderful column at SF Signal called Special Needs in Strange Worlds. SNiSW is really worth your time to read. Not only does it discuss diversity in genre literature, but it focuses specifically on special needs. As far as I know, there isn’t … Read More
Christmas Eve’s Eve
It’s been quite the holiday. Deadlines have been fast and furious. Holidays can be difficult for those we love. Life is just, you know, life. But I wanted to try to do small, sweet things the kids would remember fondly. We wrote and mailed letters to Santa. We made “gingerbread” houses out of graham crackers. We had an interactive Nativity. … Read More
Here’s A More Realistic Holiday Newsletter
My friend was telling me about a bragging Christmas newsletter that she finally had to throw in the trash. It’s fun to read what friends and family are up to, but some of these newsletters are crafted so carefully that it sounds like this family is the next to Mary and Joseph in perfection. “Larry is king of the company … Read More
Watch The Awkward Conversations with Geeky Writers: Holiday Edition!
It was a hoot, you guys. We had technical difficulties, paper dolls made of the Awkward Writers, Todd was catfished by Cheese Nips, and we all wore little holiday hats. A good time was had by all! Except when we discussed life without writing. We’re getting angry. You wouldn’t like us when we’re angry. If you’d like to listen to … Read More
Win Prizes Tonight!
Tonight I’m getting together with the Awkward Conversations with Geeky Writer’s crew for a special holiday broadcast. We’ll discuss a myriad of things, answer your questions, and the best part? We’ll be giving out prizes! We literally have stockings full of gifts. Join us! It’s an online party, so you can show up in pajamas. Todd Keisling, Anthony Rapino, Eryk … Read More