Remember how we all hoped that 2022 would be more chill than 2020/21? Yeah, that was hilarious. I'm side-eyeing a lot of what's going on in the world right now, along with some people's reactions to it. But all I can really do is focus on making the world a better place in my small … Continue reading February Wrap-Up & March Goals
January Wrap-Up & February Goals
The highlight of my month is my new coffee machine with milk frother that makes espresso, so that I can make lattes from the comfort of home. It's cold out, and I severely dislike it (the only perk is lots of kitty snuggles). One of my annual conventions has already been canceled, and I'm expecting … Continue reading January Wrap-Up & February Goals
December Wrap-Up & January Goals
A week ago, I was reading a romance novel in a private cabana on a tropical beach. This morning it snowed. I hope that's not a metaphor for how 2022 is going to go. The spouse and I had an amazing cruise vacation for the holidays followed by a few quiet days at home, but … Continue reading December Wrap-Up & January Goals
November Wrap-Up & December Goals
As 2022 barrels down on us, I can say two things with certainty: 1) I still dislike cold weather; and 2) If the Kindle Unlimited price ever goes up, it's probably my fault. But good news! In 3 weeks, I'll be headed to warmer waters (literally) for a much-needed true vacation. And the best part … Continue reading November Wrap-Up & December Goals
October Wrap-Up & November Goals
I'm writing this on Halloween, my second-favorite holiday of the year, which marks exactly 60 days until New Year's Eve, which is my favorite holiday of the year. I'm looking forward to dressing up in a bit and helping my mom give out candy at her house. Then, I shall endeavor to get a good … Continue reading October Wrap-Up & November Goals
September Wrap-Up & October Goals
Everyone should have a home away from home, and mine is apparently at my friends' house near Atlanta, Georgia. Which means another road trip in the TARDIS! The spouse and I are down south again for few quiet days before a weekend at a fancy lakeside cabin with friends and board games (and alcohol). I … Continue reading September Wrap-Up & October Goals
August Wrap-Up & September Goals
The spouse and I spent a good chunk of August on the road, visiting friends in Atlanta and family in Florida. We stayed as safe as possible (even if we were the only ones wearing a mask in many, many gas stations), but had to treat ourselves to a trip to Kennedy Space Center while … Continue reading August Wrap-Up & September Goals
July Wrap-Up & August Goals
First, the obvious news that I've been shouting about for a month now: Steel Justice (Steel Empires #6) is live! I've already heard from a few people how much they are enjoying my take on a murder mystery set in my urban fantasy/alternate history universe, so I hope you give it a chance, too. Amazon | Barnes … Continue reading July Wrap-Up & August Goals
June Wrap-Up & July Goals
We are officially less than a month away from the release of Steel Justice (Steel Empires #6)! If you missed the cover reveal, no worries -- you can check out the gorgeousness below, with a bonus teaser. The book is also available for preorder from the bigger usual suspects. However, if you order directly from … Continue reading June Wrap-Up & July Goals
May Wrap-Up & June Goals
It's a gorgeous day outside, and summer is my favorite season, so I'm here to celebrate a great month and look forward to an even better one. I am now fully vaccinated, so I got to hang out with my best friend in person for the first time in nearly 18 months, along with planning … Continue reading May Wrap-Up & June Goals
April Wrap-Up & May Goals
It's been a quiet month here at Casa Siamese, with all the big news over in the spouse's department. He started a new job and has to wear business casual for the first time in his life (as opposed to jeans and a hoodie when he was a shop technician or the military uniform he's … Continue reading April Wrap-Up & May Goals
March Wrap-Up & April Goals
As you can see below, I have seen the cover for Steel Justice (Steel Empires #6)! It is absolutely stunning because Brad Sharp did his usual amazing job. All elements of the book are officially completed, and the final layout process is in the works. The expected release date is sometime this summer, and I … Continue reading March Wrap-Up & April Goals
February Wrap-Up & March Goals
February is already a short month, and being productive made it feel even shorter. Or maybe that was the old-fashioned cold that laid me up for a week of it. Major changes lately include settling into my new multi-computer setup for officially working from home full-time, setting up the new mattress and bed frame that … Continue reading February Wrap-Up & March Goals
January Wrap-Up & February Goals
We thought 2021 would be low-key. Isn't that cute? Instead, there have been some major ups and downs that distracted me from my goals. On the other hand, I also got some great news about my day job--the pandemic proved that we do not need a central office to function, which means my permanent telework … Continue reading January Wrap-Up & February Goals
December Wrap-Up & January Goals
Hey, we did it! If you're reading this, we survived the train wreck that was 2020. I sincerely hope that your loved ones fared as well, and that we all do much better in 2021. I'm keeping expectations low and assuming that I'm in for another year doing a lot of reading and playing video … Continue reading December Wrap-Up & January Goals
November Wrap-Up & December Goals
I swung into November, literally, by attending an amazing sword technique workshop hosted by the Highlander himself, Adrian Paul, on Halloween. If the Sword Experience comes to your area, I can't recommend it enough. I learned a lot, and what I was already familiar with was a lovely refresher. I look forward to incorporating those … Continue reading November Wrap-Up & December Goals
October Wrap-Up & November Goals
In line to vote with the spouse: Civic duty 2020 complete! Based on the dreary, rainy weather outside my office, I suppose fall has officially arrived. Cloudy days call for a second cup of coffee, especially since I have started getting up when the spouse leaves for work to spend some time with Ring Fit … Continue reading October Wrap-Up & November Goals
September Wrap-Up & October Goals
New nerd swag for the laptop!* Another month of this crazy year has come and gone. The spouse and I escaped to Atlanta for a week, to socially distance with friends who also work from home. It was absolutely lovely and reminded me how much I miss conventions this year. The TARDIS drove and charged … Continue reading September Wrap-Up & October Goals
August Wrap-Up & September Goals
This month slipped away from me pretty fast, like the rest of this summer has, since time has basically ceased to have all meaning. I'm still working from home full-time, I'm still doing a lot of reading, and I've done some solid work on book 7 that I'm pleased with. All travel plans through the … Continue reading August Wrap-Up & September Goals
July Wrap-Up & August Goals
Steel Victory 2.0 Now Available! Buy links and other info The revised edition of the first Steel Empires novel includes: Author’s preferred text for Steel Victory.Foreword by award-winning author and editor Lee Murray.“The Reluctant Master”: A previously unpublished story featuring Victory and Mikelos in the early days of Limani.“Limani: A Brief History”: An excerpt from a … Continue reading July Wrap-Up & August Goals