Quoth Og Mandino

"Without enthusiasm you are doomed to a life of mediocrity, but with it you can accomplish miracles."

My Authorial Debut

The Thrilling Sequel

Today is my birthday but the gifts are all yours

Depending on what data you choose to believe, the average lifespan for an American woman is around 86 years. And as I am posting this within the first few minutes of my 43rd birthday, I stand before you balanced right on the fulcrum of my very existence.

Or, in other words, it’s all downhill [...]

What a day!

Of course I had the most incredible birthday yesterday because I have the bestest family and friends in the whole world. Cake and ice cream was eaten, presents were enjoyed, and I am braced to face my 42nd year of existence. Thank you all!

According to this very interesting site, the i-Ching hexagram for [...]

The Redonkulous Purple Dress … Photos!

I knew that the splendiferous Ellen Datlow would come through for me … she always takes the best photos! Here they are from her Flickr gallery:

This is my favorite of all the shots. You can see the hand-stitching on the bodice hem & around the buttons. And the fan [...]

World Fantasy, finally

Actually, I’m not even at World Fantasy … I’m in Chicago waiting for my connecting flight. But so much of my activity over the past month has focused on preparing for WFC that just being on my way feels like a monumental accomplishment.

To answer the question I’m sure you’re all dying to have [...]

“The Blessed and the Bustled” – WFC Party Update

Happy Monday, everyone! I have so much exciting news about the WFC launch party, and the party team (yes, there’s a party team!) has gotten far enough in the planning that I think an update is in order

First of all, the party now has an official title: “The Blessed and the Bustled.” And [...]