I was never a fit kid. I started this blog in part to talk about my path toward some semblance of fitness after a sedentary period in South Africa spent sparring with cockroaches, drinking too much red wine, smoking too many cigarettes, and binge eating (a default I have fought long and hard to overcome). […]
When You’re Going Through Hell… Keep Going Read More »
When I first started getting online (“online” meaning “logging into AOL”) in 1994, there were some pretty basic Internet Safety Rules for teens, but really, they were applicable to anyone who didn’t want to get Eaten by Actual Trolls. 1) Never give out your personal information to strangers 2) Don’t post any sexy pictures of yourself that
On the Internet, No One Knows You’re a Dog Read More »
I don’t even know why I started reading this book. My publisher sent it along with a stack of others I had requested, and I couldn’t figure out why. I took one look at the cover and made a terrible face. “What the hell is this?” I said. My husband, J, grabbed the book out
NO HERO: Brain squid, explosions, and yes – chicks with swords Read More »
I was raised by hard-working parents, the sort who worked fast food jobs during my early years – nights, weekends, holidays – and a grandmother who grew up in Nazi-occupied France. For some reason, this upbringing more or less resulted in me never expecting good things to last. Good things could certainly come
“This is not my beautiful house…” Read More »
I had heard Genevieve Valentine’s name around a bit (it’s such a marketable name!), but, not being much of a short story reader, had never read anything from her. Folks who knew my reading tastes recommended this one to me… and, of course, we have the same agent, and I do know that Jenn has
Mechanique: The Fighting Circus is In Town Read More »
I’ve been gnawing over the pros and cons of closing comments on my blog for some time – since December, actually, about the time God’s War was getting ready to launch. I knew that books getting out in the world meant new potential readers on all of my social sites. Every time my circle of
Comments Closed, but the Blog’s Still Open! Read More »
The news has already been broken, so I may as well spread it around! Cover art and pre-ordering is now available for book 2 in the God’s War trilogy, INFIDEL. To learn more about the politics of cover art, and how much authors do (or don’t!) have over their cover art, you may want to check out my
INFIDEL Cover Now Unveiled Read More »
Gee, I’m so GLAD you asked…. Should be available for preorder soon! Last date I got from publisher was 10/1, though it’s still listed as 12/1. Click for listing. Here is some delightfully delicate back cover copy to get you in the mood: ——————- The only thing worse than war is revolution. Especially when you’re
So, What the Hell is INFIDEL About, Anyway? Read More »