This is the post where I track my reading goal list for the year, recount movies/shows I’ve liked, and mention other fan enjoyments like music, art, or other eclectic things. Reading Books posted by the number in which they were read for the year (not just the week). 11. Wonderbook: The Illustrated Guide to ImaginativeContinue reading “Fandom Friday: Reading, Listening, and Watching”
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2nd Place! And other News
I entered and won second place in the Lakewold Poetry in the Gardens Contest! I had hopes, but not that high, so I was pleasantly surprised and amazed to gain a second-place win. Celebrations will occur officially February 3rd-5th at the Lakewold Lit Fest Poetry in the Gardens Event in Lakewood, Washington. The event includesContinue reading “2nd Place! And other News”
Fandom Friday: Reading and Watching
This week, I’m sharing an update on my reading challenge – what I finished reading this week – plus what a little off my bookshelf of current reads, and a few shows I’ve enjoyed recently. You might note my tastes are a bit eclectic. What I finished reading over the last week: The numbers startContinue reading “Fandom Friday: Reading and Watching”
Word and Story Hunter: Celebration, Revelry, and Jubilee
I admit, I was at a loss for words this week, especially which word to pick for this post. And then, I went to the mailbox and found a special envelope containing a contributor copy of the Winter 2023 Edition of 3rd Wednesday, which made me think it might be a good day to discussContinue reading “Word and Story Hunter: Celebration, Revelry, and Jubilee”
A Writer’s Book of Days Book Review
This is part of a series of posts for authors and writers, reviewing craft, writing, and inspirational books for authors. With 30 years of DIY reading and some writing classes behind me, I’ve read many, many books on writing. These are just the best of the best. I don’t plan to spend much, if anyContinue reading “A Writer’s Book of Days Book Review”
Gifts and Words
My pastor is giving a sermon series on gifts. I’ve thought about how words are gifts to us, if we choose to use them as such. I’ve reflected on how God’s word brings us life and is a gift to us, how Jesus is the Word of God, and is such both Savior and Word,Continue reading “Gifts and Words”
Fandom Fridays and Changing Things UP
Originally, I intended Fridays to be Spec Fic Fridays with informational posts about fantasy creatures, sci-fi and fantasy tropes, and such. I changed my mind. It happens. I don’t mean to be frustrating to follow, but I realized I had bitten off too many different things at once with my grandiose plans to post onContinue reading “Fandom Fridays and Changing Things UP”
IWSG January 2023: Words of the Year and Book Celebration!
IWSG: Words of the Year Many thanks to Alex J. Cavanaugh and all the co-hosts this month: Jemima Pett, Debs Carey, Kim Lajevardi, Sarah Foster, Natalie Aguirre, and T. Powell Coltrin! January 4 question – Do you have a word of the year? Is there one word that sums up what you need to work on or change in the comingContinue reading “IWSG January 2023: Words of the Year and Book Celebration!”
New Book Release!
My newest book is out today! 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains: A Science Fiction and Fantasy Collection is a fun book of stories I collected over almost ten years, with unique worlds, interesting characters, and tough dilemmas. Some of these stories are new to 2022, written during a Clarion WestContinue reading “New Book Release!”
Invited!
Invitations can be wonderful, well-timed, expected, or unexpected. There are so many ways to feel when receiving an invitation. I was invited to take part in the Indie Author New Year’s Live Kickoff Blitz for 2023 by Katherine D. Graham. My first reaction: surprise. My second reaction: gladness. I hope this invitation today brings youContinue reading “Invited!”
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