We're only 3 days into the month and I'm already so done with this "April showers" nonsense. I hope the weather is better where you are! Spring (when it is much warmer) and summer are my favorite seasons because I get to write outside. For now, however, I'm doing a great job heading to a … Continue reading March Wrap-Up & April Goals
February Wrap-Up & March Goals!
The only thing worse than losing a week to being sick? Finally feeling better, catching your spouse's cold and getting sick a second time, and starting the next month already behind schedule. Luckily, life craziness is why I always pad my writing schedules, so I'm in no danger of missing any deadlines. (And I promise … Continue reading February Wrap-Up & March Goals!
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
January Wrap-Up & February Goals
Earth and Water is live! In case you missed it, or you're a newcomer, my first queer paranormal romance came out on January 23! This novel, which is also my first self-published title, tells the full love story between two important secondary characters in the world of my urban fantasy series. I couldn't be happier … Continue reading January Wrap-Up & February Goals
December Wrap-Up & January Goals
Happy New Year, friends! I had an amazing holiday cruising in the Bahamas with my family, then visiting friends in Atlanta for my birthday. As with most of my vacations, I spent most of my time reading (and only snuck in a little bit of work, but I couldn't complain about the view). Now that … Continue reading December Wrap-Up & January Goals
Holiday Letter 2023
Casa SiameseEllicott City, MarylandDecember 2023 Dear Family & Friends, Hanna, Erik, and the cats had a wonderful and successful 2023, closing out the year both happy and healthy. As has become tradition, we’ll once again be spending this Christmas on the high seas with a Caribbean cruise, followed immediately by a visit to our good … Continue reading Holiday Letter 2023
November Wrap-Up & December Goals
Apparently, today is December 1. The year is almost gone. Sounds fake, but okay. My highlights from last month included running away to the beach for a writing weekend with friends I haven't seen in way too long, finishing revisions to Earth and Water, and having a few writers friends look at the outline to … Continue reading November Wrap-Up & December Goals
October Wrap-Up & November Goals
In case you missed it earlier this week, the big news for me right now is showing off the gorgeous cover and preorder info for Earth and Water! My first M/M paranormal romance will be available on January 23, 2024, to read in ebook, paperback, and Kindle Unlimited. Natasha Snow Design did an amazing job … Continue reading October Wrap-Up & November Goals
September Wrap-Up & October Goals
There's a nip in the early morning air and the Spirit Halloween stores have sprouted up like mushrooms! Yes, yes, [insert all the general squee about spooky season here]. I enjoy Halloween as much as the next basic white girl, but mostly I have mixed feelings about fall because it means the end of summer, … Continue reading September Wrap-Up & October Goals
August Wrap-Up & September Goals
Since I finally wrote "the end" on Earth & Water on August 1, the rest of the month was focused on the boring admin side of officially launching myself in the self-publishing world. Most of it isn't very fancy, beyond being able to say I am officially a Maryland small business owner, but I am … Continue reading August Wrap-Up & September Goals
July Wrap-Up & August Goals
While I had high hopes for finishing the first draft of Earth and Water in July, I'll admit my track record for the past 2 years hasn't been the best with these aspirations. Then the spouse went to Puerto Rico for work, and I decided last minute to take a week off and join him. … Continue reading July Wrap-Up & August Goals
Con Report: Confluence 2023
According to my records, I had not attended Confluence in 5 whole years! (Even though they have been kind enough to repeatedly invite me back.) This year, the stars aligned, and I finally was able to make the trip out to Pittsburg for this fantastic event. Friday Since I didn't have anything on my schedule … Continue reading Con Report: Confluence 2023
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
June Wrap-Up & July Goals
I hit a great productivity groove this past month! It's amazing how much you can get done when your cats insist on waking you at 6 AM every morning. And your spouse is on another continent for 3 weeks. Okay, I guess I missed him. And I do love the cats, even when they are … Continue reading June Wrap-Up & July Goals
Con Report: StokerCon 2023
Funny story: I don't actually read horror. I can do hauntings and serial killers and a little bit of cosmic dread, but overall, being uncomfortable isn't relaxing for me. I also don't write horror (though this might eventually change since I actually come up with some pretty decent ideas). However, I do publish with a … Continue reading Con Report: StokerCon 2023
StokerCon 2023 Schedule
I was supposed to be at StokerCon in Denver in 2022, but unfortunately, it occurred less than 2 weeks after the only time I came down with a certain illness. Therefore, I'm thrilled to return this year for the first time since 2019 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. I'm incredibly excited to see a lot of … Continue reading StokerCon 2023 Schedule
May Wrap-Up & June Goals
I did so well in May! I wrote! I read! I adventured! Not as much of all of those as I would have preferred, especially since the day job ate me for the solid week before I left on my vacation at the end of the month, but I suppose we can't have it all. … Continue reading May Wrap-Up & June Goals
April Wrap-Up & May Goals
In the spirit of full transparency, I rode the struggle bus for the first half of April, without much productivity other than keeping up with reading ARCs and writing book reviews. Then, the spouse and I spent a lovely long weekend with our besties down in Atlanta to join them for their local Renaissance Faire … Continue reading April Wrap-Up & May Goals
March Wrap-Up & April Goals
I had grand plans for last month, but got caught up in the intersection of physical and mental health issues that reduced my productivity output to a few book reviews and way too much time playing World of Warcraft. It's more than a bit frustrating, but I'm trying to be gentle with myself. I didn't … Continue reading March Wrap-Up & April Goals
February Wrap-Up & March Goals
I mocked fate hard with last month's blog post. Remember how I said I might be coming down with something? One of the worst colds I've ever had in my life knocked me out for a solid week. I may joke that napping is my Olympic sport, but sleeping 18+ hours a day is not … Continue reading February Wrap-Up & March Goals