Not that I figured I’d get far in any poetry journey without a faery poem, but in going through the pictures I’ve taken and am using for inspiration, there’s no less than three that are titled “Faery ________.” If you’ve known me or been following me for some time, I’m sure you’re shocked. Completely and… Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 5
Category: Life
National Poetry Month, April 3 and 4
I was offline yesterday doing stuff and making yummy food for the Husband-of-Awesome’s Birthday. I DID pick and do a lot of cursing at Photoshop for yesterday’s picture on Tuesday. (I’m a superduper n00b on Photoshop, so the cursing is expected). I particularly chose that picture because Scott pointed the scene out to me while… Continue reading National Poetry Month, April 3 and 4
Arisia Schedule!
I love doing conventions, and I’m always really thrilled to return to the Arisia family each year! And look… I am actually remembering to post my schedule so people can find me! During hours I’m not on panels or giving workshops, there is an excellent chance you will find me at the Broad Universe table… Continue reading Arisia Schedule!
A Story of Bunny Ends
I’ve been a bunny mom for more than half my life. Vash the Stampede, named by Scott for how noisy his thumps and binkies were as a baby, was the most recent. He and his brother, Cameron, who passed over three years ago, were the fourth and fifth bunnies I’ve had my life. As anyone… Continue reading A Story of Bunny Ends
“Controlling” Emotions
I’m at a Broad Universe writers retreat this weekend with a bunch of friends, among them the fabulous Rona Gofstein, who also writes as Rachel Kenley. And in my all-important “procrastination before writing” time, where I was glancing through Facebook, I saw her recent blog post, “Emotions Don’t Need to Be Controlled.” I gave a… Continue reading “Controlling” Emotions
Surgery Prep
It’s been over a year since my last blog post that was part of #HoldOntoTheLight… This one probably could be too, but I just want to get it out there because I’m going into surgery tomorrow and I’ve been procrastinating on writing it for a while. The surgery is fairly minor, though I do get… Continue reading Surgery Prep
I’ve never wanted to end my life… #holdontothelight, #alwayskeepfighting, #akf, #mentalwellness
I’ve never wanted to end my life. I’ve been sad, angry, lethargic, overwhelmed to the point of being unable to get out of bed. I would never use “depressed,” though, to describe how I felt. Part of it, I’m sure, is stigma. Another part, however, is knowing my friends who have been depressed – clinically… Continue reading I’ve never wanted to end my life… #holdontothelight, #alwayskeepfighting, #akf, #mentalwellness
Round Up Time #authorevents #outandabout #blogging #holdontothelight
While October is usually extremely busy for me, being that I tend to write dark fantasy, dark SF, and horror, October 2016 is especially so! I’m back in my blogging saddle, so let me give you a quick round-up of things to expect (some of which do make blogging challenging because I’m not at home… Continue reading Round Up Time #authorevents #outandabout #blogging #holdontothelight
Pouring a Bucket of Ice on #IceBucketChallenge
Go ahead, call me a spoil-sport. I’ve got some calling out to do of my own. First, some time ago, I wrote a blog on stupid “Awareness” campaigns for breast cancer, where people Vague-booked stuff to supposedly raise awareness of breast cancer. You might remember the color-of-your-bra campaign (which bothered several breast cancer survivors who… Continue reading Pouring a Bucket of Ice on #IceBucketChallenge