On Reading the Writing

On Reading the Writing

Listening to readings at a science fiction convention is a great way to find new-to-you authors and books. There are people who make a practice of hanging out in the reading rooms for that very reason. Because of this, and because I am (it must be admitted) not...

Damn the Cooties, Full Speed Ahead!

This weekend, I had to smile when I saw a new review on Amazon for my latest science fiction novel, Farryn’s War: I normally read a lot of science fiction and not much romance, so I was a bit concerned we’d be all heaving bosoms and whatnot. Pleasantly...

Farryn’s War!

So Farryn’s War is out in both e-book and print; the print edition boasts a beautiful interior layout by Melissa Neely and a Tom Peters cover. It’s a thorough-going space opera, and a bit of suspense noir. I hope you like it. Every villain is the hero of...

Knitting a Story

I have, at various points in my life, been a knitter of some small skill. I learned the art while I was expecting my third child, and took to it like a house-afire, knitting sweater after sweater for those I love, some of which are still in use. They say that when you...

Confluence!

Confluence is Pittsburgh’s local science fiction convention, so of course I’m going! Here’s my schedule: Friday, July 24 9pm Confluence for Introverts Mars KT Pinto (moderator), Mike McPhail, Christie Meierz, Brea Ludwigson Convention-going advice...