Terrified + Excited = Terricited?
At the end of the month, I’m attending a writers’ workshop at ArmadilloCon with Whitney. I submitted a short story that barely squeaked under the 5,000 word limit. It was based on Day Thirteen of my...
View ArticleFinally, the Beginning
After several stops and starts, rewrites and revisions, I think I’ve finally hit on the true beginning of my book. Here it is, in all of its rough draft glory: I ducked under the police tape, Isa...
View ArticleArmadilloCon Wrap-up
As I mentioned in my previous post, this past weekend was ArmadilloCon here in Austin. After three days of hanging out with published authors, not-yet-published authors, and fans, I can definitely say...
View ArticleTwo Chapters Down, Many More to Go
I finally finished the first two chapters of the book I’m working on. Counting the time I wasn’t writing but should have been, the time I was procrastinating, the time I had writer’s block, and the...
View ArticlePorting A Phone Number from Phone.com to Google Voice
First, a disclaimer: This worked for me, but I am in no way guaranteeing that it will work for you. Proceed at your own risk. When Dustin and I decided, back in 2009, to upgrade to the iPhone 3GS, we...
View ArticleWhat Do Patricia Briggs, Patrick Rothfuss, and Kim Harrison Have in Common?
So what do Patricia Briggs, Patrick Rothfuss, and Kim Harrison have in common? Give up? Well, they all had the high honor of meeting me this past weekend. I know they must have been pretty excited, but...
View ArticleHow to Make Writing Less Lonely
Writing is, generally speaking, a lonely endeavor. When I open up Scrivener, I don’t need a committee to tell me what to write; it’s just me and the blank page. This works well for me. I’m an...
View ArticleRace Recap: Zilker Relays
I started running in June, and completed Couch to 5k a few weeks ago. Since the end of Couch to 5k was right before the Zilker Relays, Whitney tried to talk me into joining a team with her and two...
View ArticleRace Recap: See Jane Run 5k
The See Jane Run 5k was supposed to be my first 5k. It didn’t quite work that way. A huge thunderstorm blew through early race morning, complete with heavy rain and lightning. Thirteen minutes before...
View ArticleRace Recap: Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Half Marathon Relay
Way back in August, Whitney convinced me that running a half marathon relay in November would be a good idea. After all, it was split in such a way that she would be running eight miles, and I only had...
View ArticleA Weekend of Zombies and Peopling
Yesterday, my bff invited me to an outdoor dance class to learn part of the iconic zombie dance from Michael Jackson’s Thriller for spooky season. In case you need a reminder, here it is (jump to...
View ArticleHunt the Stars Goodreads Giveaway + Snippet, Chaos Reigning Sale, and Happy...
But first, how is it already November???? Time seems to have stopped somewhere around March 2020, and since then, it has had no meaning at all. Tomorrow, Nov 2, is election day in the US, and I know...
View ArticleHunt the Stars Snippet, Take Two
Let’s try this again! Turns out, I’d shared yesterday’s snippet before (thanks to LucyQ for the catch!), which is what I get for trying to blog while the A/C people were in and out of the house,...
View ArticleFriday Fun: Hunt the Stars Character Quiz
Have you always wanted to explore the stars as part of a close-knit crew of badass bounty hunters? Well, then, I have the quiz for you! Head over the the quiz page and find out which crew member of...
View ArticlePreorder Signed Copies of Hunt the Stars!
We’re less than three months from the release date for Hunt the Stars! Woohoo! If you’d like to get your hands on a signed copy, I have good news for you! Three independent bookstores have been kind...
View ArticleHunt the Stars ARC Giveaway!
It’s December, and that means we’re less than two months away from the release of Hunt the Stars on February 1! Cue panicked screaming, lol. To celebrate the upcoming release and get in the holiday...
View ArticleEclipse the Moon Cover Reveal & Snippet!
The cover for Eclipse the Moon is here, and it’s absolutely lovely!! Am I awful to tease you with this when Hunt the Stars isn’t even out yet? Yes. Am I doing it anyway? Also yes. :) The cover will be...
View ArticleHunt the Stars ARC Winners & Chapter Two!
Thank you all so much for your comments! I read every one, and it was such a joy to celebrate the wins this year, both big and small. I hope you all have a lovely holiday season and a very happy new...
View ArticleMerry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
We’re having a very relaxed Christmas, just me and Mr. M, so we’re spending the day playing video games in our pajamas. Our factory in Satisfactory is reaching epic proportions. I didn’t really do any...
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