As y’all know, I’ve been a supporter of the OccupyWallStreet movement for some time, for the very fact that it existed, that there were people willing to inconvenience themselves in order to be heard, protesting the occupation of our government by Wall Street. That there were people who got the hell off their sofa, gave […]
Being One Woman’s Report of Her Experiences on November 17th 2011 in NYC Read More »
Today is BookDay for TRICKS OF THE TRADE. I am so proud and happy of this book, I wish I could spend all day kvelling over it, sharing reviews and stories. But something happened this morning that has taken my attention and energy away. Early in the morning, the NYPD raided and cleared Liberty
I wish this was a happier post…. Read More »
Linky Things: It’s Friday, so you know what that means: Self-publish? Big Six? Something Else? Practical Meerkat has her say, in week 45. My Kickstarter project, a “prequel” novella set in the universe of The Vineart War, hit 51% funded in the first week!  I’ve started writing – I can’t help myself – so I
Week’s End Update (with useful links!) Read More »
Home from World Fantasy, which was its usual chaotic, jumbled, energizing, exhausting self. It – as usual – helped me refocus my mind, determine what was important, and what was Not. it also reaffirmed that, for me, WFC = Commonwealth, as I seemed to once again spend much of my time with the Brits, Aussies,
November is WriYoAssOffMo Read More »
Before December 20: – finish the draft of Portals #1 – finish the draft of G&T #1 – write “Don’t Push Your Shove.” – finish writing “Wolf in the Woods” – write ALL the Practical Meerkat essayss by November, so I can get the ebook edition revised & ready – finish writing “in A Time
Not so much the “to do” list as the “OMGWTFBBQ gotta get done” list… Read More »
Taking my companion’s advice, my plan for today was to sleep late, stretch out sore muscles, and then do as little physical activity as possible, to ensure full recovery from yesterday’s bike ride. He is also trying to talk me into doing the Tour de Bronx next month. Hrmmm. Things accomplished today: a freelance copywriting
Recovery, freelance, and a food tip for those of us on a budget… Read More »
I am an advocate of regular (not obsessive) exercise. I also firmly believe that you should pick an exercise that is enjoyable. If it can be social, so much the better. And if it involves stopping for beer along the way? Sign me up! When I bought the new bike this spring, Goal #1 was
Get On The Bike, Goal #2 Read More »
On an ordinary morning a decade ago, I woke up, took the PATH train from NJ into Manhattan. I stopped at the usual coffee cart to pick up a muffin, and gripe with the guy at the counter about the Giants’ game. I admired what a gorgeous day it was, and grumbled about having to
I need no day of memorial; it lives behind my eyelids yet and forever. Read More »
There is too much: let him sum up. Keith DeCandido talks about last night’s reading at NYRSF. I read section 5 from DRAGON VIRUS, and it seemed to be, well, “enjoyed” isn’t really what happens with that story, but people seemed thoughtful and moved by it, so I’m calling it a win. Considering the timing
Various and Sundry are primed for vacation… Read More »
Apparently, I had the wrong dates in my schedule. I depart the city not a week from Friday, but THIS Friday. I do not panic. I have everything under control. Really. All I have to do is laundrypaybillswrite5kwordsarrangecatsittingdotheNYRSFreadingtonightedit3storiesdepositpaychecksmeetwithMadame EditrixsendImportantEmailspackickupcardrivetoBoston…. by Friday noon. Piece of cake. Cake with moar coffee, pls. On the plus side,
I’ve got it all together but it’s on the wrong plane… Read More »