I wanted to take a moment to talk about one of my life influences today. I talk a lot about writers, film, and genre stuff, and how they jump-started me into becoming the person I am today. Before that, though, there was another influence in my life, an influence so great yet so subtle, that … More Happy Birthday Fred Rogers
Although it’s a while until July, I want to put the word out that I am, indeed, putting in an appearance at FandomFest again this year! I had such a great time last year. The con is truly a madhouse for every glorious geek sub-genre you could hope for, and for writers it’s a great … More Fandom Fest!
You know those moments where you’ve been talking about something and suddenly things line up exactly right to prove your point? I’ve recently had a moment like that, and I love it because it reaffirms that I haven’t completely lost my mind (in regards to my genre arguments, at least). Some of you may remember … More Finding an example after the fact – Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
Seventh Star Press has decided to add a new in-house media branch, Tomorrow Comes Media. They’re looking for tour hosts, and knowing the people involved, I can personally say that this is an amazing group to work with. Not only will you be exposed to some slam-dunk titles and really exciting authors, but they’re very … More Calling all Book Bloggers!
I’ve been asked to blog monthly for Mocha Memoirs Press, because they’re awesome and for some reason they haven’t realized how much terror I can potentially bring to their masses. So, since I’ve been unleashed on the populace at large, I decided to do a couple of fun things in my monthly slot (the fourteenth … More Blogging monthly for Mocha Memoirs Press!
I love getting the chance to talk to all sorts of different authors and creative types. As I’ve said before, I may write in some darker genres, but I also have a huge, huge love of children’s literature. I definitely count the books that I grew up with and the storytellers I was brought up … More Author Interview: Penelope A. Riley
Today we continue with blog tour madness! This time it’s The Guest Book by Andrea Hurst. It’s amazing what randomly found objects can lead a person to do. Sometimes they’re just something to put away, yet sometimes we all stumble upon something life changing. Andrea is here today with an interview, but … More Blog Tour: The Guest Book by Andrea Hurst
Today I’m featuring an excerpt from the essay collection Death of a Shrinking Violet by James Robinson Jr. *** Sam’s Club can be a lonely place; sometimes the only sound you hear is that annoying beep-beep of a forklift as it shifts stock around over the hushed din of … More Excerpt: Death of a Shrinking Violet by James Robinson, Jr.
I’ve said before that I read all types of work. I’m a book addict, and I love being able to draw people’s attention to titles that they might not seek out otherwise. So it gives me a thrill to be able to not just fangirl over speculative titles and things in the fantasy … More Blog Tour: Death of a Shrinking Violet by James Robinson, Jr.
We all know how much I love vampires, so I’m stoked to have an interview with the vibrant Amy Mah this week! She’s the author of two very unique vampire books that take a look at what it would be like to be an undead teenager. Intrigued? See what she has to say! *** SJ: … More Author Interview: Amy Mah
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