• Dead Iron Advance Review copies

    I have been told by my publicist that she is holding a very limited number of advance review copies of DEAD IRON, my steampunk novel that will be out July 5th, to send to reviewers who are interested in giving it an advanced read. NOTE:…

  • Christmas in April

    I just finished knitting a gift I had hoped to have done by Christmas (yes, LAST Christmas.  Things have been…busy.) These are a combination of the Leela pattern by Zehava Jacobs on Ravelry (you will have to join Ravelry to access to their patterns–but it’s…

  • Good Readin’

    My wonderful sister started a book club and invited family and friends to join. Since I’ve never been a part of a book club, I said yes right away, hoping I’d have the chance to read and discuss books I might otherwise not pick up…

  • One Step Forward, Two Some Other Way

    Writing four books a year is something new to me. When I try new things, I make mistakes and screw up and generally scuff my knees and cuss and swear at least once or twice. (We shan’t speak about me re-learning how to ride a…

  • Signings

    SIGNINGS, APPEARANCES I was honored to be a guest of The Reader’s Guide Bookstore in West Salem on Tuesday April 12th.  The lovely owner, Jennifer Schreiber set up a  table with a bouquet of flowers and made sure there were cookies and punch available for…

  • Signing, Tips, and Stick Figures

            I will be signing books, (and generally hanging out to chat) TOMORROW Tuesday, April 12, 5:30-7:30 pm at The Reader’s Guide Bookstore in West Salem, Oregon. I hope to see some of you there! Yesterday, I went to the Midland Library…

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