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The Letter U
I saw a post today where someone was talking about how their memories of RBG were stolen and replaced by fear, by those who would destroy our country. I found it a poetic post, but my partner’s response was, “But Read More…
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Day 171
Welcome to Day 171 of quarantine…at least for me and my partner. That’s 5 ½ months of isolation as we haven’t left our house expect to drive the car and recharge its battery every few weeks. Not even to grocery Read More…
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Published on the Moon!
When did it happen?
Our love was something to make the heavens sing, yet I turned around to find myself alone.
The darkness of your absence eclipsed any joy that filled me with light.
When did I stop being beautiful?
When did you stop desiring me?
Love is eternal, or so the poets say, yet somewhere across the years, we fell out of step. Like the gear shifts of a machine, our parts thrown out of sync in a moment.
Was it desperation that drove you into another’s arms, or was it something I did? Perhaps something I didn’t do?
< No. >
Too faint, I ignore the voice in the distance. Its fierceness reminds me of you, you know. Read More…
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Last Cities of Earth
If you remember, last year I was part of a potential anthology entitled The Last Cities of Earth. While an amazing project based on the art and concepts by Jeff Sturgeon, its Kickstarter didn’t make last year. This year, the Read More…
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The Writer with the Dragon Tattoo
Everyone discovers the realms of science fiction and fantasy through different means. Some of us by way of a blockbuster film or bestselling novel, and others by way of a friend or a teacher. For me, it was a mix Read More…
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Into the Rainforest
I’m currently packing up and preparing for a drive tomorrow (2/27) where I’ll be heading into the rainforest of Washington State as part of a writers retreat. No Internet, wifi, or cell for five days. Just me, my computer, and Read More…
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SFWA Fantasy Story Bundle!
A bundle so packed full of fantasy, we needed the elves to assemble it. Pay what you want to snag up to 19 fantasy books by 12 SFWA authors! Read More…
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2018 in Review
This is my 2018 in Review. As 2018 draws to a close, it’s time for me to look back at what I’ve accomplished this year. It’s not as much as I’d planned, but all things considered, it’ll do. Words Written: Read More…
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Ursula Memorial
For Worldcon 76: San Jose 2018, I was asked to write a short essay in memory of Ursula K. Le Guin. My brief essay, along with that of Kate Maruyama, Ellen Datlow, Lisa Morton (HWA President), Brandon Sanderson, Patton Oswalt, Read More…
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Happy Book Birthday!
Happy Book Birthday to me! While the eBook release of Amaskan’s War is still a month away, today is a day worth celebrating for me as the trade paperback of Amaskan’s War is out as well as my coloring book–From the Worlds of Read More…
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