700 posts? Can it be true? That’s humbling, honestly. And it makes me happy. But even better? I have a contest where you can win a copy of a VERY COOL anthology that I’m delighted to participate in! It’s titled TALES OF JACK THE RIPPER and I can’t wait to read it myself! Do you see those fantastic names? Do … Read More
WIP Wednesday: Apocalyptic Montessa
I promised myself that I wouldn’t take on more projects than I could handle. I’d just tackle one at a time, nice and slow. AHAHAHAHAHAHA! That didn’t last long. I just finished a magical realism short story about butterflies and soul mates turned sour. I’m currently subbing it out. I’m also working on my novella Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: … Read More
This Is What I Did Today.
Rural Girl is Rural.
The Grief Plant
Loss and loss and loss. I’m ready for a respite. But here’s something beautiful. When my grandmother passed away in December, my husband’s work sent him a houseplant to assuage his grief. The Grief Plant, as we called it, quickly became mine. And I have to admit that I felt no small amount of terror, because I have a black … Read More
An Interview! Yay!
You know how much I enjoy Lee Thompson, both his work and his personality. He’s just a nice, nice guy, and talented, to boot. I know few people who work harder. I came across him through Shock Totem, and his “Beneath the Weeping Willow” and “The River” are some of my very favorite things that we ever published. Lee was … Read More
The Illiterati Storms the Las Vegas Writer’s Group
And a good time was had by all.
Come Meet the Illiterati Tomorrow!
We’ll be speaking at the Las Vegas Writer’s Group tomorrow at 7:00 PM. The address is 5589 W Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, and there’s a five dollar charge to get in. You can see all of the information here. Then you get to eat dinner, if you want! Have drinks! Listen to us! We’ll be discussing critique groups and … Read More
BrickPants. And A Signing.
Salt Lake has some weird stuff. But thanks to Sean Markey and Beth Wodzinski for showing me a fantastic time! I’m getting ready for the book signing today in Ogden. At the Eccles Art Center, 2580 Jefferson Avenue Ogden, UT 84401, at 3:30-5:50. Come join us!
I’ll Be Signing Books This Saturday in Ogden, Utah!
Not only that, but I’ll be signing with THREE other authors, who have become great friends. It’s my first time meeting them in the flesh, and I’m so excited! If you’re in the area, won’t you please stop by? A Four-Author Book Signing! Juli Caldwell, Wendy Knight, Shantal Hiatt Session, and Mercedes M. Yardley will be signing their … Read More