Author & Ecologist
It's been a month since I said good-bye to my friends at Virginia Beach, happy yet sad as we embraced each other in the bittersweet end to our annual gathering of creativity, womanly power, and meaningful companionship. I always come away from that week with a sense of renewal and at least one important lesson... Continue Reading →
After a rather slow start this spring, activity has picked up at Jerry Smith Park. Less than a month ago, not only were bees in short supply, but insects of all kinds were scarce. Now the prairie is buzzing, hopping, flying - even being chewed apart! The explosion of life in such a short space... Continue Reading →
Unbelievable - in just under 2 weeks, I'll be at WisCon! I'm very excited! So is EOLYN! This will be our first time at the Madison-based fan con that focuses on discussion of gender, race, and class in the context of science fiction and fantasy. Overall, the programming looks very interesting. Based on the panel... Continue Reading →
If you haven't discovered the magic yet, now's your chance. EOLYN, Book One of the award-winning Silver Web trilogy, is available in all ebook formats for just $2.99 - that's 25% off the regular list price. The sale will last through the end of the week. You can download a copy in your preferred format at the... Continue Reading →
Paying homage to the franchise that launched my childhood fantasies with the franchise that now feeds the child within. May the 4th be with you! Don't hit it, press it gently to start the hyperdrive! #MayTheFourthBeWithYou #MayThe4thBeWithYou #StarWarsDay pic.twitter.com/vkcVXhEhdV — Lego Loki (@Loki_Lego) May 4, 2018
I haven't had a chance to read this one yet, but N.K. Jemisin is one of my favorite authors, and her latest novel THE STONE SKY has been nominated for both the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award for 2018, so it must be fantastic. Amazon has changed the rules on Kindle giveaways. The maximum... Continue Reading →
It's been two years since I've made it back for Dollbaby Week at VAB - a magical seven days of writing with ten of the best women I know. We come from all walks of life and write across several genres. Together, we create a sacred place of laughter, conversation, mutual support, and inspiration. My... Continue Reading →
I'm very excited to report that Daughter of Aithne, Book Three of The Silver Web, has received the 2017 OZMA Award for fantasy fiction! A division of Chanticleer's International Book Awards, the OZMA Awards recognize emerging new talent and outstanding works of fantasy. Winners were announced last weekend at Chanticleer's annual authors conference in Bellingham, Washington. It was a... Continue Reading →
Sunday I came across this article in the Washington Post that talks about what we traditionally call the "midlife crisis." Turns out it's not a crisis at all. It's a "psychological and emotional reboot" where "our values, our priorities, even our brains...shift away from competition and social striving and toward connecting and giving to others,"... Continue Reading →
