I regularly read a blog devoted to author and publishing type news stories called The Passive Voice. I find much…
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Nominee Thoughts: The Golem and the Jinni
This year I’m giving each nominated work for the Hugo and Nebula novel awards their very own entry after I read…
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Oh, Canada… I thought you were a country where liking hockey didn’t have a gender. Women and men hockey fans…
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This semester I’m taking a class towards my literature requirement, Women Writers. Until I was asked, in class, why I…
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Almost seven years ago, I began to write a book. I will try to withhold judgment about whether it is…
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I know my blog numbers. Few readers, few comments. It would be kind to call my numbers low. I know…
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I did it. I published my second Hike with Me book, in print and electronic versions. (The pages are separate…
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I like the idea that the appropriate response to any holiday wishes is a simple thank you. That there’s no…
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On the one hand, I’m pleased to see so many of my Blackhawks players being voted up on the All…
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The other night, I surprised and impressed the heck out of my husband. I didn’t think what I was doing…
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