The Crow God’s Girl giveaway on Black Gate

Hey readers, Check out my post on Black Gate’s web site and comment over there for a chance to win a copy of The Crow God’s Girl. Going Digital with The Crow God’s Girl An excerpt: The Crow God’s Girl isn’t just a sequel in the Gordath Wood cycle. It’s a standalone novel that can be read first without having to read the other books. The cover helps establish that relationship. I also wanted a Read more…

A new word for the writer’s lexicon

Fanfix. N. When fans take it upon themselves to restore order to a beloved (or not so beloved) universe by writing or creating their own work. See, Phantom Edit. Thanks to Melissa Mead Tyler for her brilliant sugggestion. It came about because Katherine Sanger was bemoaning the sad sad movie that was Chernobyl Diaries. I suggested that she write a better screenplay, correcting the original’s myriad mistakes. You can read her review here. Fanfic is Read more…

ApolloCon wrap-up

As always, I had a blast in Houston this past weekend. At this point I know the drill. After an uneventful drive down 290 to Houston — and it would have taken less time but for the state trooper who apparently decided to drive the entire way alongside me — I checked in and headed for the pool. It felt soooo good. I needed a dip after the long drive and I wanted some exercise Read more…