For my final event of 2025, I'm coming home. Metaphorically, at least. Capclave is both a local convention for me and an SF/F convention, which is where I started this crazy author journey. Capclave 2025September 19-21, 2025Hilton Washington DC/RockvilleRockville, Maryland I have panels on Friday and Saturday, so those are the days I'll be around … Continue reading Capclave 2025 Schedule
Queers & Quills 2025 Schedule
Later this week, I'm hitting the sky to attend my only signing for the year on the West Coast! I was incredible honored to be invited as an attending author for the very first Queers and Quills, along with so many of my favorite authors and a bunch more who are new to me that … Continue reading Queers & Quills 2025 Schedule
Farpoint 2025 Schedule
I'm kicking off my 2025 schedule with one of my favorite local SF/F conventions before I hit a string of romance events that will take me through the spring and summer. Farpoint 2025February 7-9, 2025DoubleTree by HiltonPikesville, Maryland Because this is a local event and I have a pretty light schedule, I will be commuting … Continue reading Farpoint 2025 Schedule
Northern Rainbow Romance Retreat 2024 Schedule
I am extremely fortunate that the year I added romance to my brand, many new romance events also debuted. My willingness to invest in original ideas (which has always been an integral part of my brand) means I've had fabulous opportunities not often available to "newer" authors. This week, I'm thrilled to participate in my … Continue reading Northern Rainbow Romance Retreat 2024 Schedule
Capclave 2024 Schedule
How has it been 5 years since I attended Capclave? I had to double-check my own blog because I didn't believe it. I participated virtually in 202, and I unfortunately had to cancel my appearance in 2022 to quarantine after an international trip. Regardless, I'm thrilled to be back this year to an event I … Continue reading Capclave 2024 Schedule
Balticon 58 Schedule
After a hiatus last year (okay, I went on a cruise), I'm returning to my original, hometown convention this weekend for Balticon 58! I may have added romance to my repertoire, but speculative fiction remains my first love, and I'm thrilled that I'll get to share my love of each this year during panels that … Continue reading Balticon 58 Schedule
Con Report: ApollyCon 2024
Last year, I had the pleasure of becoming friends with another MM romance author relatively local to me, Rory Maxwell. Our friendship has been fantastic for writing support, both virtual and in-person working dates. And it's a good thing we hit it off so well because we promptly planned a ton of events together! We … Continue reading Con Report: ApollyCon 2024
Steel Legacy is LIVE!
Steel Legacy, the epic conclusion to the Steel Empires series, is now available in ebook and paperback. Get your copy of Steel Legacy The dramatic conclusion to the Steel Empires saga includes... a vampire with unsettling, newfound power a warrior-mage just trying her best a city under threat magic vs tech found family & queer rep I'm thrilled to … Continue reading Steel Legacy is LIVE!
Farpoint 2024 Schedule
I just published my first queer paranormal romance, so where better to share it in public for the first time than a science-fiction convention? Joking aside, while I love speculative fiction in all forms, my life as a nerd began with Star Trek, and I love attending this local convention every year. And yes, I … Continue reading Farpoint 2024 Schedule
Book Review: The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon
Kit Sawyer is a character who has carved his niche out of the weight of his family’s legacy. Harmon crafts each aspect of Kat deliberately, from his medical issues to his personality, to set him apart from both cliché genre archetypes and the expectations that accompany his last name within his own world. That care … Continue reading Book Review: The First and Last Adventure of Kit Sawyer by S.E. Harmon
Confluence 2023 Schedule
I'm heading back to Pittsburgh for the second time this summer, this time in celebration of science fiction and fantasy! It's been a minute since I've attended this particular convention, so I was pleased that the stars aligned for me to return this weekend. Confluence 2023July 21-23, 2023Sheraton Pittsburgh Airport HotelPittsburgh, Pennsylvania I'm driving in … Continue reading Confluence 2023 Schedule
Book Review: The Goblin Twins by Kit Barrie
This epic fantasy with a touch of romance fulfilled at least 90 percent of my expectations, and I’m pretty sure that the only reason it didn’t max out is that it’s a debut novel. This is not an insult—Barrie may still have room to grow, but she avoids so many of the issues that I … Continue reading Book Review: The Goblin Twins by Kit Barrie
October Wrap-Up & November Goals
October vanished in a whirlwind of trying to get everything done before leaving for my 10-day trip to Israel, then the vacation itself. Did I get everything done? Of course not. But I had a fantastic time meeting many family members from around the world and checking items off the bucket list, so it was … Continue reading October Wrap-Up & November 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
Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
I like to joke that I know just enough about science to be dangerous but not particularly effective. Apparently, I also know just enough about science to appreciate all the obvious work that Weir has once again put into what is otherwise a classic SF adventure novel without the pesky burden of knowing whether any … Continue reading Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Review: On the Subject of Griffons by Lindsey Byrd
Disclaimer: I am an acquaintance of the author; however, I purchased this ebook for the full price. The only pseudo-complaint I have about this novel is that it could have been a tiny bit shorter. However, shortening the text would have involved cutting much of the hero’s internal narrative, which is a delightful mixture of … Continue reading Review: On the Subject of Griffons by Lindsey Byrd
Review: Unholy Trifecta Series by A.J. Sherwood
How to Shield an Assassin (Book 1) If you love heist stories, you should read this book. If you love the television show Leverage, you should read this book. If you adore found family stories, you should read this book. If precocious children in fiction don’t annoy you too much, you should read this book. … Continue reading Review: Unholy Trifecta Series by A.J. Sherwood
Review: European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman (Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club #2) by Theodora Goss
My biggest minor quibble from the previous book in this trilogy followed me to this one. I love the conceit of the book characters inserting their commentary into the writing, but it still reduces some of the tension since I know everyone survives to the end. That being said, this was still a tale filled … Continue reading Review: European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman (Extraordinary Adventures of the Athena Club #2) by Theodora Goss
Review: Balefire (Whyborne & Griffin #10) by Jordan L. Hawk
Ten is a solid, round number, so I thought this would be the final book in the series. I was disappointed that the grand finale didn't look like it would take place in the city of Widdershins, but I figured out early in the story that this was not the end of the series. That's … Continue reading Review: Balefire (Whyborne & Griffin #10) by Jordan L. Hawk
Con Report: Capclave 2019
Note: If you are here to find a copy of my alternate history presentation, see below! I spent a lovely weekend in Rockville, Maryland, as part of Capclave 2019! Highlights included being on panels with both guests of honor (Robert Sawyer and Martha Wells) and giving my alternate history presentation to a small but participatory … Continue reading Con Report: Capclave 2019