Under the category of life changes, I will soon have a new office. I’m conflicted though. So many books and short stories have been written in my little pantry, with the washer and dryer going behind me, and temptations in the pantry to my right. How can I leave my space, my cocoon? Fairly easily as it turns out, now that the opportunity has presented itself. We had to do repairs to the ceiling in Read more…
My friend Michelle invited me out to visit her horse, Strider, a stunning half-Arabian, half-Andalusian gelding. Strider is a pip. He’s young and spirited, and Michelle has her work cut out for her, but oh my goodness, he knows how to work and he is so willing (once he gets his ya-yas out) that you can tell he is going to settle into a really good horse. When we got out to the farm where Read more…
Look who is coming to ArmadilloCon this year: * Guest of Honor: Paolo Bacigalupi * Special Guests: Emma Bull and Will Shetterly * Editor Guest: Lou Anders * Fan Guest: Fred Duarte, Jr. * Toastmaster: Mark Finn I’ve been a fan of Emma Bull since War for the Oaks. I read my copy until it fell apart. Got a new one, and gave it to a friend who professed not to read fantasy but who Read more…