My very dear child, Mama loves you, do you know that? Very much. So much it hurts. But sometimes people make mistakes. Even mamas. You see, I went to a writer’s conference this weekend. It was big and shiny and wonderful. You know how you feel when you see firetrucks and escalators and all of [...]
Archive for September, 2011
I’m Sorry: An Open Letter of Apology to My Son
Posted in Writing on September 27, 2011 | 13 Comments »
K-K-K-Killercon 2011 Prologue
Posted in Writing, tagged contest, friends, KillerCon, Mercedes M. Yardley, now I am happy, teachers rock on September 25, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Well. WELL. You know how things go crazy sometimes? You’re stumbling up a hill and every obstacle imaginable seems to be in your way? You almost give up, but since you’re a rather determined person, you grit your teeth and clamber up that hillside on hands and knees if necessary. You get to the top, [...]
A Box of Yo-Yos
Posted in Writing, tagged Duncan yo-yos, fun surprises, happy things, mail, Mercedes M. Yardley, my dad is cooler than your dad, my husband knows how to Walk The Dog, random yo-yos on September 20, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Seriously. A box of Yo-yos. They came randomly in the mail, and they’re AWESOME. Thanks, Dad!
Lightning Strikes In Las Vegas
Posted in Writing, tagged appreciating what you have, babies smell good, contentment, getting back in the saddle, grief, Las Vegas, Lightning strikes, losing a child, Mercedes M. Yardley, newborn on September 13, 2011 | 3 Comments »
We had the most amazing storm last night. It was about 3 AM and I was up with the little Cyborg Ninja. I heard the storm coming closer, and it made me happy. The lightning was stunningly bright and flashed so often that I didn’t need to turn on any lights. Wind. Rain. Thunder so loud that [...]
I Interview Jennifer Pelland For The SFWA Blog. And She’s Awesome.
Posted in Writing, tagged cool girls, Ghosts of New York, interview, Jennifer Pelland, Mercedes M. Yardley, Nebula awards, SFWA blog on September 2, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Jen Pelland is the kind of chick I would be if I were a little cooler. She and I were in the first issue of Shock Totem together, and it was an absolute pleasure to interview her for the SFWA blog! You really ought to check out her Nebula nominated story Ghosts of New York. [...]
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