I was kidnapped today! I was told to get a little dressy and then to get in a car, which then took me to a place where other people jumped in the car and then we fled to Jersey. I mean, all the people in the car were family, so I wasn't that pressed about … Continue reading Kidnapped But Don’t Worry
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Demon Hugs and Wine Shrines
Somehow, when someone told me about the languages of love, I never thought how it'd apply to my day to day life. Even in this age of hyper-connectivity, it's not like I see many of my loved ones daily. Really, just the one, and other than with him, I felt that I'd only have to … Continue reading Demon Hugs and Wine Shrines
I’d Like to Be a Lion But I’m Clearly Not
I am late with a post. I am very tired because I'm damn near convinced I'm actually part sunflower and especially on rainy days my very being knows where and when the sun will rise, so too do I. I do not photosynthesize enough for this 5 am bullshit. So a brief check in: -No … Continue reading I’d Like to Be a Lion But I’m Clearly Not
Just Like Grandma’s
I have sent the first four chapters of Blood and Bone to the first beta reader, because I am mean and she is a great person who tells me I am not mean, I am merely offering her a chance at a new serial story. And because I am vain, I let myself believe her. We'll … Continue reading Just Like Grandma’s
The Key to Great-Dadding
Happy Father's Day! After extensive analysis, it seems like most of the great dads encourage their children to play with sticks, whether those sticks represent swords or wands. Okay, I'm ready for parenting. Here's a few of my favorite fathers in fiction! Stormlight Archive This series has two rad dads! Dalinar respects and loves his children … Continue reading The Key to Great-Dadding
Blanket Forts Could Have Saved Alderaan
I almost feel like I don't need a post. Mission accomplished, message sent. Stop saying everything's fine and start offering people some goddamn ice cream (or cake or whatever's handy, I suppose). Every time you want to say something positive instead of kind, think of how cold "Another Suitcase In Another Hall" from Evita always sounds. Or, … Continue reading Blanket Forts Could Have Saved Alderaan
Family Is Soft and Smells Pretty
Argh. I apologize for being so flaky. There have been a lot of things going on in my personal life that just shunt me a step or two off my groove. Things are looking up now, though, and I'm trying! I've talked before about trust, and I think today will be related. The world is … Continue reading Family Is Soft and Smells Pretty
Don’t Worry, There’s More For You, Too
This week is late, I know. I spent the weekend doing a few things that were very important to me. Sometimes, even though I love writing, we all just need a break. Self-care is really important, and I was admittedly a little selfish this weekend. No, I shouldn't say it like that. Self-care isn't selfish. … Continue reading Don’t Worry, There’s More For You, Too
Something For Everyone
Happy Passover/Easter/April Fool's Day! Sorry, this has been an incredibly busy weekend. I hope you'll share your favorite pranks, cute pictures of kids and pets celebrating (you count! You're someone's kid! I guess possibly someone's pet, too. No shame here!) and know that I haven't forgotten you. I'm edited through most of Chapter 12, and … Continue reading Something For Everyone
Eurovisionquest
Y'all, apparently Eurovision is going on. My feeds are awash with controversies about pacifist Vikings and gay Irish lads taking potshots at the Russians and I have no idea what's happening. I understand there's singing. I'm led to believe that this is something like sports, in that the nations are competing, so there's an element of … Continue reading Eurovisionquest
The Summoner Sisters 