I’m back from a truly fabulous Nebula Conference and giving a full round-up on all things wonderful, including a super fun elevator encounter.
First Cup of Coffee – June 10, 2024
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First Cup of Coffee – June 3, 2024
//Guess who’s been ravaging my garden now and are too cute for words? I’m doing a spoilery deep dive on The Idea of You (the book) regarding women’s happiness and pleasure and the social expectations for martyrdom.
First Cup of Coffee – May 31, 2024
//A round-up today of some great books I’ve been reading, and an excellent movie rec. Also thoughts on Connectedness (hat tip to Becca Syme), aggressively refilling the well, how to know when to push on drafting vs. when to revise, my new release plan, and why genres “die.”
First Cup of Coffee – May 27, 2024
//Happy 10th Anniversary to THE MARK OF THE TALA! I’m talking about why that was a milestone book for me and the journey from crack ho to the rise of #Romantasy. Also being an intuitive writer and how that impacts my process, especially revision. And balancing a traditional publishing career with an indie one.
First Cup of Coffee – May 24, 2024
//I’m filling you all in on my editorial meeting with my Tor editors and my agent and, as requested, explaining what it’s like to discuss an upcoming contracted book with only an amorphous idea, as I don’t/can’t outline ahead.
First Cup of Coffee – May 13, 2024
//My interview with Susan Cooper and #authorgoals, process and working with an editor and publishing house, and a breakdown of the plagiarism lawsuit brought against Entangled, an agent, and an author.
First Cup of Coffee – May 10, 2024
//I’m having a rant today, talking about the fantasy genre and how I define it – with supporting details! – and what differentiates Fantasy from a fantasy. Also reviews and thoughts on The Idea of You and Challengers.
First Cup of Coffee – May 6, 2024
//Thanks to you all for the support and kind words on my cat, who is even now having his toxic masculinity excised. Also, why it’s important for writers to share a common language and the role of privilege in creativity.
First Cup of Coffee – May 3, 2024
//I’m struggling with story focus and considering breaking All Of My Rules and writing something else. I can’t decide, which doesn’t help. Also, my cat drama from this week and how that has upset things.
First Cup of Coffee – April 29, 2024
//I’m back from Apollycon and giving my wrap up. I got AMAZING news there, but – fair warning – I can only tease it for now. Otherwise giving my take on the event, what was great, trends I saw, and some of the lovely people I met.
