This is super cool, you guys. Green Ronin, who put out The Lost Citadel, is hosting a talent search. They are specifically looking for women at this point, but plan to do something for men in the future. Let me briefly quote what they said on their blog. “Ultimately, one woman will be chosen to write for the Lost Citadel … Read More
The Thing No Parent Wants To Think Of
Comfortable? Not at all. Necessary? Absolutely. It’s something that my husband and I have discussed for a long time. Niko is friendly, gregarious, and just as apt to sit on somebody’s lap now as he was when he was two years old. Kisses from a toddler are darling. From a teenager who can’t read the situation? Not so much. And … Read More
The Day of Reckoning Gamut Class!
Sign up for this online class! You know you want to. 😀 Overview Day of Reckoning will be a one-day class that runs from 9-12 AM and 1-5 PM CST, quarterly. The current dates for 2017 are May 13th, August 12th, OR November 18th. These are all on Saturdays. There will be seven instructors who will run sessions that last … Read More
Easy Homemade Apple Pie Filling
My parents brought me a box of apples from our tree back home. I remember climbing this tree as a kid and throwing apples to people walking down our street. There’s something so honest and homey about feeding people, and I like it to this day. I washed, peeled, and cored the apples, and then used this recipe to make … Read More
A Very Crappy Tuesday: The Universe Has It In For Miss Murder
They say Tuesday’s child is full of grace. Apparently that isn’t so! This morning was off to a rousing start when I slept through my alarm. Oldest had decided to go traipsing around outside in bare feet, scaring me and the neighbors. I got him settled, the power inexplicably went off (why?),and then I managed to get Middlest to her … Read More
No, YOUR House is Super Snuggly!
a A soft black bunny grooms himself on a cuddly penguin sleeping bag. The cuteness is overwhelming. Here’s a picture to save for a bad day. <3
Happy Anniversary, Beautiful Sorrows! And a Super Apex Sale!
Five years ago I published my first book, Beautiful Sorrows, from Shock Totem Publications. Now it’s being re-released from Apex, and I couldn’t be more pleased! They’re running a killer deal where you can get all five books from Shock-Totem-Turned-Apex authors in the Shock Bundle. Shock Bundle from Apex Book Company. 5 books to thrill! $10 digital and $50 trade … Read More
Listen, Kids, Mama Has a Deadline, So…
That’s right. Keep yourselves out of trouble, thanks.
Free Las Vegas Reading Series Tonight!
You guys! This will be so much fun! The Writer’s Block is sponsoring EXPO, which is a reader’s series featuring five Las Vegas authors who will read five minutes of their work. I’m delighted to participate in tonight’s reading alongside Dayvid Figler, Kayla Miller, P Moss, and Amanda Skenandore. The event is free and you don’t have to RSVP. Just pop on by and say … Read More
Miss Murder's Easy Finnish Cake Recipe
Boys and Girls, today I am going to impart the wisdom that Sister Kaameriinaan taught me in Finland! (Yes, I’m nostalgic for Finland. We lived there briefly ten years ago.) She invited Niko and I over for a day of baking and drinking Pepsi Light in order to keep us out of Luke’s hair while he studied for his … Read More