Quoth Og Mandino

"If you feel fear, plunge ahead."

My Authorial Debut

The Thrilling Sequel

“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 [...]

On Costumes, Part Deux

Oh, dammit. I have found a place online with good prices on three sewing machine feet I absolutely must have if I’m going to attempt a new dress (a ruffler foot, a hemming foot, and and overcast foot.) And I have found black taffeta (polyester, natch) for $2.49 a yard.

OK, maybe I’ll make [...]

On Costumes

So last night, I went to Mary Robinette Kowal’s Shades of Milk and Honey reading at Powell’s (which was quite a lovely event and she did a puppet show that was delightful and damn me, I did not get pictures but I did get one of her adorable promotional sandalwood fans). Anyway, after she [...]