It’s been almost a year since I’ve made a blog post, and I apologize for that, y’all. Please let me be a bit vulnerable and honest here? I’m behind on my own 27 Kingdom Kickstarter rewards that so many of you kindly backed last year, and I apologize for that too. I was also contracted for… Continue reading In Wicked Times, Go West!
Author: novelfriend
24 Hours to Back Children of Earth and Fire
The Kickstarter for Children of Earth and Fire: A Dark Fantasy Duology closes at 2:28 Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 23!! We will have the option for some late pledges, but for the best rewards, you should back the project while it’s open! Especially if you want the sweet, sweet bonus gem and bead treasures…… Continue reading 24 Hours to Back Children of Earth and Fire
Children of Earth and Fire about to Lauch!
Hey! I’m finally remembering to get this blog post up–but CHILDREN OF EARTH AND FIRE has been accepted by Kickstarter! We officially launch Tuesday, August 26, to be exact. The Tuesday before DragonCon. Because, yeah, I’m that kind of crazy. But DragonCon is my biggest event of the year. I see so many of you… Continue reading Children of Earth and Fire about to Lauch!
Introducing Noble Armata Press!
The New Home of The 27 Kingdoms Once upon a time, I “accidentally” wrote about 50,000 words on a dark fantasy story about twins and a tower for a short story call. I don’t remember if this was actually the first time I so dramatically overestimated the length of a story, but it stands out… Continue reading Introducing Noble Armata Press!
What I’ve Been Working on…
It’s not science fiction, except there are some theories and thought experiments… It’s not fantasy, though there is world building, whimsy, and a mention of faeries… It’s not horror, though there are some dark parts… It is funny as hell, cooking related, and the passion project of a dear friend… about some dear friends! My… Continue reading What I’ve Been Working on…
Tentative DragonCon Schedule!
Woooooooo!!! I have my tentative Dragoncon schedule! AND I’m remembering to share it! Come find me! Friday, September 1 Title: Populating Your WorldDescription: Great characters (fun, interesting, snarky, whatever) can drive a story to the NYT bestseller list–or to the bottom of the barrel. Developing memorable characters is a talent–and you can learn how during… Continue reading Tentative DragonCon Schedule!
Another Important Blog Post on Health, Listening to Women about Their Health, and More Surgery!
My Health Journey As A Woman… Just under two years ago, I wrote a blog post about getting a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy because doctors not taking my period and other health complaints seriously for decades led me to becoming too obese for a hysterectomy. I was hopeful, based on the research I did (much linked… Continue reading Another Important Blog Post on Health, Listening to Women about Their Health, and More Surgery!
Dear 12-Year-Old Me
Dear 12-year-old me, what you go through these two years works its way into your writing. Because we do write. And we do get published. That was the #1 Dream after all, and we stuck to it.
Health, Post Surgery Update
Food sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies—as well as non-food based food allergies—are both affected by and affect the gut flora / gut biome. Long, continued exposure to the allergens or cause of sensitivity / intolerance decrease the “good”* bacteria in the gut. At all times, our body has a mix of healthy/positive/ “good” bacteria and “bad”* bacteria that, if unchecked, can bloom and make us unhealthy. Much like the Force, there needs to be a balance between the two.
Where I’ve been, What I’ve Been Through, and More Surgery
Losing weight is not a means to fix existing hormone imbalances or neuroatypical issues. The weight is there because of those issues! If the issues don’t get addressed, you know what? YOU WON’T LOSE WEIGHT!