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New Author Moments

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Yesterday I did an interview for Defying Shadows on a podcast (details to come when it's available later this month). I was nervous as hell, and it was really fun. 10/10 experience, would definitely do again anytime. Today I got an email through the blog asking a bunch of questions about me and my author… Continue reading New Author Moments

It’s SPRING!
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It’s SPRING!

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I'm behind on my Spring Equinox post, so I hope yours was excellent. I had a weekend of crazy-walking-adventure in New York followed by a couple days of work and second weekend of crazy-presenting-adventure at Paganicon. My panel went really well, and I had a blast, and I now have a firm topic for the… Continue reading It’s SPRING!

A Little Adventure in NYC
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A Little Adventure in NYC

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Oldest of the horde is off galavanting in Greece for spring break with band and orchestra, so the horde twins and I went to Manhattan to visit my aunt and uncle. I’ve visited a few times over the decades, but it was the first time for the twins, and we made up for lost time.… Continue reading A Little Adventure in NYC

Defying Shadows is OUT TODAY
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Defying Shadows is OUT TODAY

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Five years ago I was in the middle of a five month course of chemo for breast cancer and couldn't imagine what my next day would be like, much less what kind of life I'd have post-cancer (or, if I'd BE post-cancer). Today, the book I wrote about how I got through my cancer journey,… Continue reading Defying Shadows is OUT TODAY

I Shouldn’t Be Allowed on Amazon.
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I Shouldn’t Be Allowed on Amazon.

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Six years ago, I bought what I thought was small bag of Frankincense incense from Amazon. What arrived was a ONE POUND bag of incense resin. Essentially I bought enough for a church because a one pound bag of incense lasts a long time. Over six years, as it turns out: I still have at… Continue reading I Shouldn’t Be Allowed on Amazon.

The Yeeting of 2024 and Round 2
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The Yeeting of 2024 and Round 2

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In the scheme of all my life, the last couple of months will be little more than a blip of unpleasant time in an otherwise pretty decent year. I had to wait until I was off the heavy pain meds to write this update: apologies for the delay. So, for those who need a recap:… Continue reading The Yeeting of 2024 and Round 2

Review: Boudicca by P.C. Cast
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Review: Boudicca by P.C. Cast

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I received an ARC of this novel from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Before I give my opinions on Boudicca, I have two conflicting confessions to make. First, I know the story of Boudicca exceedingly well. One of my majors in college was in ancient history, with most of my interest (and therefore… Continue reading Review: Boudicca by P.C. Cast

The Skein Of Your Life
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The Skein Of Your Life

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This post is full of random bits of recent life, including art provided by SK, who found a calligrapher to create this gorgeous piece out of one of my favorite movie quotes (from The 13th Warrior), which he then had framed for our anniversary. The text reads: The All-Father wove the skein of your life… Continue reading The Skein Of Your Life

Choose Your fAngus
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Choose Your fAngus

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I spent last week commuting to the office every day because the work-folk from Europe were in town. It was a very fun, very productive, very long week. My commute is nearly an hour one way when there's no traffic, so on average it was 2.5-3 hours in the car every day. Also, let's be… Continue reading Choose Your fAngus

If Barking Was A Sport
life · Minerva

If Barking Was A Sport

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Minerva would be an Olympic Gold Medalist. Today she's watched, with absolute attention and barky gusto: Swimming Women's water polo (she was disappointed no horses were involved, and we agreed non-water-polo should be an equestrian Olympic sport) Kayaking (neither of us knew that was a sport either, and while I don't disagree it looks sporty… Continue reading If Barking Was A Sport