Good News
I have some good news I’ve been keeping hush-hush, but can finally reveal. Ready? Book #3 in the Age of Steam steampunk series is a go! Title: COLD COPPER Release: July 2013 Format: Trade paperback and ebook I am so excited to continue the adventure…
Writer’s Journal and Apple Butter Hats
A few weeks ago, writer and fellow Deadline Dame, Karen Mahoney mentioned that she was going to use Facebook as a sort of writer’s journal–a place to keep track of her daily writing progress. I liked that idea, and thought I might give it a…
Saturday at the Monk’s
So I’m taking a break from the day’s word count and decided to whip up some banana bread. Hubby, being a useful guy, is outside trimming back some overgrown brush. He comes in for a quick break and to “quality control” (taste) the batter. Declares…
Knitting: The Sweater Conundrum
You may know this guy: Alan Tudyk who plays Wash on this terrific show: You might know this guy too: Martin Freeman, who plays Watson on this excellent show: Watson wears a sweater in the show that I suddenly really, really wanted to knit! (Did…
You Too, Can Win a Book
This arrived on my doorstep last week: The last book in the Allie Beckstrom series! (Well, there will be two spin-off books featuring Shame and Terric and other familiar characters, but this is the last book from Allie’s point of view.) I’m going to be…
Knitting, Baby Shower Edition
My friend is having a baby and said hand made gifts were welcome at her shower. So I did some knitting! First, the front of the blanket: And now the material for the back… Together… And a little something else for fun: Pretty cunning, dontcha…