Monthly Archives: July 2015

Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 26 July 2015 (WIP: Shipwright, Captain, Figurehead)

“Our world is called Karis: grace unearned, unlooked-for, the very picture of the Original World before our species entered on the scene.” “Cloud-wreathed, water-wrapped, jeweled seas and skies,” the Zoia cadet replied, half speech and half song. Her hands relaxed … Continue reading

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 19 July 2015 (WIP: Shipwright, Captain, Figurehead)

Certainly they wouldn’t have dared to say such a thing in the hearing of the kin of Naime the Just, no matter she’d been in her grave for most of Naime’s life. Over a century and a half old, and … Continue reading

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Vacations in Romancelandia: Interview with the Bowman’s Inn Collective

The Bowman’s Collective presents The Bowman’s Inn, Book 2 (Summer) In the city of Anteros, you might find yourself at the Bowman’s Inn. You could be lonely, hurting, or lost more than you know. The bartender, Valentine Archer, will know … Continue reading

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Goals: An Embarrassment of Riches

As I’m settling back into everyday life following CONvergence, I’ve been sorting through the projects in process. I can call it “too many deadlines” or I can call it an embarrassment of riches. Let’s go with the next. Here are … Continue reading

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 12 July 2015 (WIP: Shipwright, Captain, Figurehead)

“I was not aware that you worshiped in that cult,” the sculptor said. “I don’t. And to the point, neither do you.” “So why are you asking me? There are artists of that tendency.” “The lover does not always see … Continue reading

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Love in the Time of Starships: One Ordinary Day, with Werewolves

Joyce Chng writing as J Damask. Heart of Fire. Fox Spirit Books. Jo Thomas. 25 Ways to Kill a Werewolf. Fox Spirit Books. (intro;  excerpt) Disclosure: These books both come from my personal library, and coincidentally come from the same … Continue reading

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Weekend Writing Warriors: Sunday 5 July 2015 (WIP: Ship’s Heart, character interview)

If you asked me what I could have, ambitions I’d fulfill if I could–well, get T-7 off our back. That would be a nice start. Just give us a fighting chance, all right? Do you seriously have to be stirring … Continue reading

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Live from CONvergence: some notes on writing away from home

So I’m here, having a lovely time and chatting with folks both in person and on line. My good buddy Becca Patterson and her husband and I are all sharing a room, so I’m getting a backstage glimpse at con-com … Continue reading

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