Our topic this week at the SFF Seven is short term, mid-term and long-term planning. Come on over to find out why I identify with Yoda on this. (And what that funny device in the photo is!)
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Meet My Awesome Cover Designer
Our topic this week at the SFF Seven is Cover Artist Praise. Come on over to hear about mine!
Being Proud of Being Different
I’m just back from #WorldCon76, which was a whirlwind of great stuff. I caught a moment of downtime at the lovely Fairmont pool, including a much-needed nap.
This week at the SFF Seven, we’re asking “What are you most proud about with regards to your writing?” Come on over to read about mine.
Big Trouble and Daily Sh*t: Knowing the Difference
Kitty bookends for breakfast!
Our topic at the SFF Seven this week is Deadline mania. How to keep the deadlines in times of trouble. I say it takes knowing the difference between Big Trouble and Daily Shit. Come on over to find out how to tell them apart.
Living in the Future – and Waiting for the Money to Catch Up
It’s morning glory season here in Santa Fe. I love these gorgeous blooms – maybe even more so because they’re so temporary.
Our topic this week at the SFF Seven is an open one – whatever’s on your mind. I’m talking about how writers work for the future – and the difficulties in balancing a fluctuating income.
Strategy Games and Martial Arts in SFF Worldbuilding
When I was in Denver for the RWA National Conference, my friend and writing buddy, Darynda Jones, and I took a lunch break at Ship Tavern in the Brown Palace Hotel. While there, I spotted this guy and snapped a pic. It seemed like a good omen, because I finished THE ORCHID THRONE during our mini-writing retreat there, and now (finally!) am going back to THE ARROWS OF THE HEART. This image is highly relevant to the story, for those of you who’ve studied the cover.
Once I finish this blog post, I’m diving back into THE ARROWS OF THE HEART. It gave my own heart a little stab to see I haven’t opened the document since March 20, 2018. That’s over four months ago. A third of a year! Where has it gone??? I have no idea.
Anyway, our topic this week at the SFF Seven is: If you had to invent a sport or game for your novels (or ever have), what would it be? Come on over to find out mine.
How to Teach a Kid to Hate Reading
Here’s me and RITA Finalist Darynda Jones at the RITA ceremonies at RWA 2018. A fabulous evening!
Our topic this week at the SFF Seven is Which “Classic” Author’s Work Do You Loathe and Why? Come on over to find out about mine.
Fish or Cut Bait?
I’m in Denver for the #RWA18 National Conference. I think this sculpture of the dancing ladies is particularly appropriate.
This week’s topic at the SFF Seven is Why do you abandon a project? What would make you (or let you) finish it? Come on over to read more! Also, a new podcast episode below: First Cup of Coffee – July 15, 2018.
The TBR -How Do You Deal?
Our topic at SFF Seven this week is How long is your TBR list? The answer for me is easy to give. Come on over to find out more!
New Orleans Picnic Sandwich for the Cooler
Our topic this week at the SFF Seven is a “recipe for your favorite dish to bring to a party/cookout.” Come on over for mine!