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
June Wrap-Up & July Goals
Announcement: Steel Victory 2.0 Available for Pre-Order! Hardcover release date: July 15Buy links and other info The revised edition of the first Steel Empires novel will include: 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text for Steel Victory.Foreword by award-winning author and editor Lee Murray.“The Reluctant Master”: A previously unpublished story featuring Victory and Mikelos in the early days of Limani.“Limani: … Continue reading June Wrap-Up & July Goals
Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2019
Last weekend, I spent four wonderful days at one of my favorite places on Earth. In Your Write Mind is a writing workshop hosted by alumni of the Seton Hill University Writing Popular Fiction graduate program, of which I am part. It's the time of year when I recharge my writing batteries by surrounding myself … Continue reading Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2019
December Wrap-Up & January Goals
Another year, come and gone. As with any year, I've had some major successes and minor disappointments. On the writing front, the success was my fourth book published, which means that my series is officially over halfway complete. The fifth book is also in the midst of the publication process. Unfortunately, on the disappointment side, … Continue reading December Wrap-Up & January Goals
June Wrap-Up & July Goals
This whole linear time thing is for the birds. I feel like it was just yesterday that I sat down to write last month's version of this post. That usually means that I got a lot of work done during the month, or absolutely nothing at all. Let's see how it all fell out. Either … Continue reading June Wrap-Up & July Goals
Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2018
I had another wonderful retreat at Hogwarts Seton Hill University this past weekend, where I originally received my Masters degree in Writing Popular Fiction. The alumni of this program wanted an excuse to keep coming back every year, so In Your Write Mind was developed. It's open to former students and the general public alike, … Continue reading Con Report: In Your Write Mind 2018
Build Report: BB-8
There was no reason for me to buy this year's special Star Wars Day LEGO set, but that didn't stop me! While the awesome Y-Wing Starfighter set is waiting patiently in my "to be built" pile (dwarfed only by my "to be read" pile), I couldn't resist putting together this cute freebie I got with … Continue reading Build Report: BB-8
December Wrap-Up & January Goals
Happy new year from all of us at Casa Siamese! Though you won't see this post until it goes live on Wednesday morning, I'm writing it late Monday afternoon with a tummy full of amazing New Year's Day brunch and a hot mug of tea. I'm excited to start 2018 with a bang, and by … Continue reading December Wrap-Up & January Goals
Con Report: Salt Lake Comic Con 2017
Getting to Salt Lake Comic Con was a hell of a ride. Some back story: A year ago, you may remember that my husband headed to the wilds of Mississippi for 6 months for work. While Erik was there, he met a very cool guy, comedian and actor Jay Whittaker. A few months ago, Erik and … Continue reading Con Report: Salt Lake Comic Con 2017
August Wrap-Up & September Goals
Ack, I've been productive again! Met all my goals for August and everything. August Wrap-Up I completed another 15k words in Steel Shadows, bringing me to 30k done! That's definitely over one-third of the book, and while I often have trouble slogging through the middle, this story has been a hell of a roller coaster … Continue reading August Wrap-Up & September Goals
TARDIS Contest: Winners and Final Tally!
Thanks so much to everyone who submitted guesses in my crazy contest! And the final TARDIS tally: 34! Congratulations to the following: Kelly M., the random winner of a hardcopy of their choice from the Steel Empires series Kat S. and Jules D., who both guessed the closest at 32, the winners of an ebook … Continue reading TARDIS Contest: Winners and Final Tally!
TARDIS Contest: Final day!
Have you made your guess of how many TARDISes I have? Here's one: Don't forget to submit your guess by tonight at midnight to win a book of your choice from the Steel Empires series! I'll be announcing the winners at noon tomorrow. For more information about this contest, check out the initial blog post.
TARDIS Contest: 1 day left!
Have you made your guess of how many TARDISes I have? Here's one: Don't forget to submit your guess by this Friday night to win a book of your choice from the Steel Empires series! For more information about this contest, check out the initial blog post.
TARDIS Contest: 2 days left!
Have you made your guess of how many TARDISes I have? Here's one: Don't forget to submit your guess by this Friday night to win a book of your choice from the Steel Empires series! For more information about this contest, check out the initial blog post.
TARDIS Contest: 3 days left!
Have you made your guess of how many TARDISes I have? Here's one: Don't forget to submit your guess by this Friday night to win a book of your choice from the Steel Empires series! For more information about this contest, check out the initial blog post.
Contest announcement: Win a book from the Steel Empires series
While writing up a post for Speculative Chic last month regarding My Favorite Things, of course I had to include my favorite mode of travel through time and space: the TARDIS. While I consider myself a general fan of the television show it's from, Doctor Who, I've been in love with this blue police box … Continue reading Contest announcement: Win a book from the Steel Empires series
My Favorite Things at Speculative Chic: STEEL BLOOD Blog Tour Stop #1
On stop #1 of the Steel Blood blog tour, head over to my second home on the internet, Speculative Chic, to learn about some of my very favorite things. Here's a sneak peak: Traditional space ships are cool and all, but there’s just something more magical and special about a strange blue box. Though I … Continue reading My Favorite Things at Speculative Chic: STEEL BLOOD Blog Tour Stop #1
Con Report: Balticon 51
Since Balticon is my "local" convention, I was thrilled to finally be invited to participate as a panelist this year. I hadn't been back since 2006, but the convention was just as great as I remembered, filled with fantastic panels, extraordinarily nice people, and amazing hall costumes. FRIDAY Since I work in a nearby part … Continue reading Con Report: Balticon 51
Con Report: Cleveland ConCoction 2017
This past weekend I was honored to be invited to return to Cleveland ConCoction! I had such a great time in 2016 that I accepted eagerly. It's one of my favorite conventions in terms of how authors are treated, by both the con and attendees. I had a great weekend of book sales, catching up … Continue reading Con Report: Cleveland ConCoction 2017
December Wrap-Up & January Goals
Happy 2017 to all! This year I'm looking forward to continuing work on the Steel Empires series, contributing to Speculative Chic, reading lots of amazing books, and attending fun conventions, and watching lots of great movies and television shows. This year's motto is probably "Work hard, play hard." December Wrap-up: I only had two goals … Continue reading December Wrap-Up & January Goals