Wyrd vs Fae

Haha – typing in the title for this post, for some reason “Cowboys vs Aliens” popped into my brain. Sadly, I can’t think of a way to analogize {cowboys v aliens}:{wyrd v fae}. If the SAT question was: Wyrd is to Fae as: 1. science is to...

And the Winner Is … Laura H.

Congratulations to Laura H. who won the personalized ARC of Kiss Me Hello! Yes! We’re almost there … an excerpt: Sara turned her car onto Bird Row to look for parking. She was going to find Spot and ask how to de-ghostify Turtledove Hill. Bram’s truck was...

Things I Liked About 2012

For me, one word captures 2012: Struggle. So much to do, and not enough. Not enough time, money, understanding. There was a lot to hate about 2012. I’m glad it’s gone. A few things can stay (in memory, on bookshelves, in data storage…) In no...

Shirin Dubbin is Smart

(Shirin Dubbin is one of my fav fantasy writers. She infuses intelligence into her stories in the way I like best – a sudden, unexpected comment that recalls stored knowledge or an insight that sparks a new idea. One such comment on Facebook sparked a discussion...

Idris Gets A Cover

It occurred to me – quite late, I admit! – that I should put together a two-pack set of Give Me and Bride of Fae. So I did. That’s Idris, the very bad fairy (and not in a good way) on the cover. I think it would make a great gift for someone with a...

On the Death of a Child

After yesterday’s shooting in Connecticut, it didn’t seem possible anyone could say anything to mitigate the pain. Facebook has been awash in attempts, most misfiring, including my clumsy wish for control of high-capacity ammunition. This morning on NPR...