Instead of writing, I've been packing for a move. I took Friday off to shoot, bbq, and fire.
Author: Jess
I'm a history and mythology fanatic with a head full of "but what if it happened THIS way instead" moments. The paths my characters travel are dark and weird to get onto the page. This is the official blog for my novels in progress.
Myths and Monsters: Medusa
This one is cross-posted from No Pithy Phrase. I've been drawn to mythology since I was little: all the best fireside stories are myths and fairy tales. When I was young it was the tragedy, the romance, the magic of it all that captured my heart. Now that I'm older, it's not only those (because… Continue reading Myths and Monsters: Medusa
The Banshee Inside
I expect I'm the same as every other writer out there: I have at least four potential novels, and more short story ideas than I can count, vying for attention. I used to keep a running list of "priority" topics in a naive and earnest attempt at organization: I'm a business analyst and project manager… Continue reading The Banshee Inside
The Other Side of the Table
A long time ago I met my favorite author, Mercedes Lackey, and her husband and artistic collaborator Larry Dixon at a convention in Minneapolis. By the Sword has been my favorite book of all time (yes, even over LOTR) since it came out, and I stood in line until my legs and back ached in… Continue reading The Other Side of the Table
