This time, writer’s block has manifested as a solid rock in the pit of my stomach. I look around at what is happening in my country and I think, is this it? Are we at the end of the United States of America? Are white supremacists that willing to destroy their nation because they don’t want other people to have what they have? Gun-toting, torch-bearing, honest-to-God Nazis. Bringing hate, gunning for a race war, jackbooted hooligans Read more…
Being pragmatic is a wonderful thing. For instance, having a day job — not a bad concept. I need financial security in order to create. That’s just the way it is. The trade-off is time and energy, and that most definitely has taken a toll on my creative output, if nothing else. I know there’s a good chance I sacrificed creativity for financial security. Enter ArmadilloCon. Because just this past weekend I was rejuvenated and Read more…
ArmadilloCon is almost here! I can’t believe it — it’s come up fast. First and most important, You ask: “Patrice! When are you doing your reading?!” Why, that will be at 9 pm on Saturday night. So come to the reading for some pre-party floor fun and we’ll kick off the Saturday night revelry in style. I’ll have snacks and beverages and a selection from the super-secret new project. The next thing you ask: “Patrice, what are you second-most Read more…