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Life After Twitter

I miss TweetDeck. I’m not even going to pretend I don’t. I spent literal years of my life learning that system, curating my space, and creating a place on the internet that allowed me to get the information I wanted while also reaching my fan base (love you all!). I’m…

A Year Of Doing Less – Welcome to 2024

Happy New Year! 2024 has tiptoed into my life on silent cat paws of fog. It’s 8am and I’m slowly enjoying my breakfast as I sit down to write and make my Monday to-do list. I’m grateful that this is happening in a hushed house where most of the family…

Happy Release Day To ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A GARGOYLE!!!

The cover of ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A GARGOYLE next to frozen red berries.

It’s here! It’s finally here! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A GARGOYLE is finally here for you to read! When I first started the All I Want For Christmas series I did not plan on setting anything in Korea. I think I originally pitched this book to my editor…

Let’s Talk About Gargoyles – Jangseung and Village Guardians

If you are from North America, especially the Pacific Northwest, you are familiar with totem poles. They are tall poles or pillars (usually wooden) that are carved by Indigenous and First Nations peoples as a form of storytelling. They recount legends, family histories, or other important things the carvers wanted…

Let’s Talk About Gargoyles! – Japsang and the Korean Gargoyles

Let’s talk more about Korean gargoyles! This is a photo of Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁) in Seoul. When you see royal palaces or residencies around Korea you will see a special edition to the rooftop. The little stone figures are called Japsang (잡상), they always go in a specific order, and…

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A GARGOYLE is taking a step back…

Short Version: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A GARGOYLE is coming out a week later than originally planned and will now release December 11th. I’m sorry. Longer Version: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A GARGOYLE had more steps to get to completion because it’s set a country where…

Happy November! THE DAY BEFORE is on sale!

Welcome to November! NaNoWriMo has started. The northern hemisphere is fully into autumn mode. The southern hemisphere is finally escaping winter. And everyone is looking for a good book to read. Which, no worries! I got you, boo! The Time & Shadows series is part of Kobo’s buy-one-get-one-free sale for…

PRICE OF THE MOUNTAIN LILY – Cover Reveal!

COMING FEBRUARY 2024 Surprise! I have cover art for PRICE OF THE MOUNTAIN LILY! I wasn’t expecting this so soon, but it’s here, so I’m sharing! This, primarily, a romance set against the backdrop of revenge through math and economics. If you like seeing people get their just desserts and…

AI and Publishing – A Sci-Fi Author’s Perspective

Into every life a little rain must fall, and, friends, it’s monsoon season! In an ever-changing publishing world the newest challenge is AI. You’d think I’d be thrilled. I *want* to be thrilled. I grew up on Asimov and Star Trek. I love The Murderbot Diaries and stories about Stabby…

“Why do you____?” …. Because It Matters

One of those questions that always throws me is, “Why do you care about THAT? You don’t need to know that for your job.” As if curiosity and learning aren’t their own reward. Usually I let it slide with an eye roll. I don’t have time to lecture every random…