When I got my offer for GOD’S WAR, I was woefully ignorant of exactly how many copies I needed to sell to earn back my advance, or how to track those numbers. Every writer’s situation is different, so it’s hard to glean any data from other folks online – even the few who are willing […]
By the Numbers: Earning Out the Advance on a First Novel Read More »
With a name like “Cowboys and Aliens” I should have expected that, yes, really, it would only feature cowboys and aliens, and the appearance of a female character with a gun did not make her a cowgirl, of course, but an alien (obviously. If you aren’t a cowboy you must be an alien). But, whatever. This movie was
Cowboys and aliens… about what you would expect (with spoilers) Read More »
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INFIDEL ARC Giveaway Today (8/8) on Twitter! Read More »
ARC giveaway starts next week! Stay tuned…. +1 to the ego shelf….
Hey, Look What I Have! Read More »
Challenging people online is relatively (relatively!) easy, but challenging people in person is much, much harder. Batgirl can tell you all about it. I remember being at my first World Fantasy convention and seeing Daniel Abraham walk across the floor toward me and hold out his hand and I thought, “Oh sweet Jesus he’s totally
On Creating Stuff, All Girl-Like and Shit Read More »
This one was a lot of fun, as you might imagine. Full trailer set to be launched 8/22 – but here’s the first taste of what’s to come…
INFIDEL Teaser Trailer Now Live! Read More »
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 »