Clarion West Write-a-thon Week 4 progress report

Sometimes, things happen during first drafts. Last week, one of those things happened.  I was about 4000 words into the draft of Rise of Grace, and it was getting harder and harder to write. Often, when that happens, it turns...

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Clarion West Write-a-thon Week 3 progress report

As you might imagine, I am a little busy (and a lot forgetful) at the moment--summer has arrived in Seattle, and this is the Season--where speculative fiction writers and readers get together for weekly readings and gatherings.  I'm hosting...

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Clarion West Write-a-thon Week 1 progress report

The knot of courtiers drew closer together. Thistle wanted to reassure them that the wholesale slaughter was done with, but she dared not speak out of turn—and besides, Idris might well make a liar out of her. She knew...

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Clarion West Write-a-thon

It’s summertime, and in my world that means one thing—it’s SF season! Clarion West is gearing up for the workshop, the new students are traveling to Seattle, and it’s almost time for the round of summer social events to...

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Clarion West Writeathon Wrap-up

So I didn't quite get to my goal, but with 1000 more words, the first draft of I Look At My Lover and Only See Bones is complete, and will be going out to my donors momentarily.  (And then to my...

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