My spouse is mean and insists that getting tattoos is a terrible idea because I don't know when to stop and one day I'd come out neck to toe ink and rue my decisions. I really think that sounds like I'd have won, but it won't do to tell him that because then I definitely … Continue reading Everyone Likes Ink On the Page
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
The Most Important African Myth
Just for the record, Africa is not a country. I know you know that. But the internet doesn't. So in case you begin to doubt yourself, please let me validate you. Africa is a continent. It has fifty-four recognized nations in it. There are roughly 26 different ethnic groups with dozens more subgroups across those … Continue reading The Most Important African Myth
An Adventure…in Moderation
As I stand here, making the avocado peanut butter mousse I found on a food blog I follow for more-healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, added-sugar free ways to trick myself into thinking I'm eating dessert, I wonder how things got so off track. I was so convinced as a kid that I wouldn't grow up to be … Continue reading An Adventure…in Moderation
A Real Character
Sometimes when I'm telling stories I wish I had a fun character thought up already for a quick cameo. Someone memorable, who stands out from the rest, but doesn't require a lot of back story or fleshing out. In case you, like me, wish you had that available, here's a list of a few character … Continue reading A Real Character
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
I Broke the Universe, But I Refuse to Buy It
I think I'm making wormholes and eating more electronics. My nascent wizardry may be at the toddler stage. For those who aren't aware of my backstory, I break electronics at a prodigious rate. Laptops don't tend to last more than a year around me. Desktops make it about three years before they just don't turn … Continue reading I Broke the Universe, But I Refuse to Buy It
First One’s Really Free Now
My short story is free, to begin with. Listening now?? Okay, so what had happened was, approximately 3 trillion hours ago, I set up a sign up for my site. You see it every time you come here, unless you've signed up. The intent was that I would annoy you for three seconds, and … Continue reading First One’s Really Free Now
The Summoner Sisters 