My first book (part 1)
We recently excavated our storage closet. Among outgrown baby clothes and tax returns from four years ago I stumbled across the magnum opus of my primary school writing career-The Last Unicorn. Here...
View ArticleMy first book (part 2)
Yesterday I shared the first half of a book I wrote in third grade. I was obscenely proud of this work, which I guess goes to prove why I still have it 28 years later. Today I’ll share the second...
View ArticleHappy Holidays
Two days ago I had the honor of being included in Tamsin Flower’s Superotica Advent Calendar. If you like erotica (and why else would you be here, darling?) you should be reading this. My entry is an...
View ArticleWIP: RJ and Megan’s Story
Here’s what you need to know about my work in progress. Six years ago Arjun (RJ) and Megan each broke the other’s heart. Even with the passage of time, they’re still not over each other. RJ crashes...
View ArticleWriting and Monkeys
Today I’m over at Lynn Townsend’s blog, talking about writing, Among the Stars, and monkeys. Head over to Paid by the Weird to read my interview. Photo credit: me
View ArticleTroublesome words
I’ve begun the edits on the Siem Reap Story. Every author falls prey to words and phrases that pop up a little too frequently in their work. You may have noticed one of mine in my excerpt posted on...
View ArticleBookshelf
I’ve finally gotten my last few releases from 2014 in paperback. Presenting my new and improved bookshelf of published work….
View ArticleSiem Reap: Let the Edits Begin
When I first started writing erotica, my writing process went like this— I would sit down and write a story. I would re-read it and do some light editing. I would spell-check it. Then I would submit it...
View ArticleHealing
I haven’t updated in a few months because I haven’t known what to say, which is difficult for someone who makes their living as a writer. I got out of the hospital in late April and spent the next...
View ArticleBlitzen
If you’ve read my currently free story, “New on the Naughty List” you’ll have met one of my favorite characters, Blitzen the Reindeer. Blitzen is nerdy and sardonic and I appreciate that about him....
View ArticleFearless Hair
Ever since I first saw a bottle of Manic Panic hair dye in the early 90’s, I wanted to dye my hair. I wanted a bright blue streak. I wanted to dye my hair crazy colors. I wanted to use my hair as a...
View ArticlePeek at a WIP
Apparently having fearless hair has bled over into my professional life. Or at least the positive mindset that came about because of dyeing my hair. I’m well into the edits for the Siem Reap novella....
View ArticleA Pirate’s Life For Me…
Siem Reap has been submitted. Everyone send good thoughts–if accepted, it will be my first solo publication, and I’m so excited by the prospect. So what’s next? I’ve decided to take my pirate story,...
View ArticleAcceptance! Strange Shifters
My illness in April of this year derailed a lot of plans, both personally and professionally. After my professional hiatus, the first story I (re)wrote when I got back on the proverbial horse centered...
View ArticleBeta Reading Tips
Two years ago I wrote about how beta readers make you a better writer. At the time I was lucky enough to have beta readers, but had not yet been asked to be a beta reader. This year I have been...
View ArticleNew Release: Strange Shifters
Strange Shifters is now available in print and digital versions! My story “A Reindeer by Any Other Name” is included in this anthology. If you liked “New on the Naughty List” from Coming Together: For...
View ArticleHUGE ANNOUNCEMENT–Capturing the Moment
I’ve been prattling on about Meg and RJ and Siem Reap, Cambodia since January. Well, I have awesome news… I have signed a contract with Totally Bound, and the story, called Capturing the Moment...
View ArticleGiving Back Blog Hop
In the spirit of this week’s holiday of American Thanksgiving, Lisabet Sarai has organized a blog hop for authors who have participated in Coming Together anthologies called the “Giving Back Blog Hop”...
View ArticleOdds and Ends
Today’s post is full of random bits, so I’m going to just do a bullet points entry The very belated winner from the Thanksgiving Blog Hop is The Red Cross. A donation was made, and proof sent to the...
View ArticleFree Story–The Finer Things in Life
If you read my blog regularly or follow me on twitter, you know that Tamsin Flowers is one of my favorite authors and a dear friend. I’ve enjoyed her Erotica Advent Calendars for the past several years...
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