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The Internal Editor at Work

I’m always really leery of talking much about writing, because, well, I haven’t had any fiction published, so I don’t know why anyone would be interested in what I have to say about it, except in...

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Some good news

I got notice that my story “Mutual Feelings” (a sexy and disturbing one) has made it into the final reading pool for the Horrors Beyond II anthology. I’m sure it’s up against some great stories, but...

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Thoughts on Character Growth

I’m copyediting a book I’m utterly delighted by right now, which is wonderful since I’ve been so extremely busy; it reminds me of why I always thought copyediting fiction was a dream job. :-) At the...

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Writing Sex

Victor Infante has an interesting column on writing sex posted on GotPoetry.com. I find sex easier to write than anything else–and I’m told by numerous people whose opinions I respect that I write it...

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Alas

I got a rejection today on that erotic and disturbing SF story that had made it to the final pool of the Horrors Beyond II antho. The editor was kind enough to include a note, though, that read,...

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The Work-at-Home Parent

Note: None of the below is to be taken as any indication that I don’t absolutely adore my kids. I love them dearly, but it would be nice to be able to talk openly about the challenges of being a...

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Writing compliments

Doug Cohen at Realms of Fantasy sent me a nice note today, saying that he was passing a story of mine along to Shawna. He said he figured out the ending halfway through, which was not good, but then...

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Red Spot Jr. is changing

Jupiter’s Oval BA storm (the Red Spot Jr.) is getting stronger and redder. The Great Red Spot has always fascinated me. It’s amazing to think of a storm three times the size of Earth. It’ll be...

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First sale

The magazine Dark Wisdom has accepted my short story “The Robidermist’s Steed.” They’re a pro market, so I’m very excited. :-) No word yet on when the story will appear, but I’ll be sure to let you know.

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