Monsters and other distractions

I accidentally started writing a new short story. This sounds like a good thing, and it is – but this story was not on the schedule! 🙂 I have a lot of deadlines jammed close to one another, and am doing my best to stay focused – but this story got stuck in my head…

The naming of dragons

One of my favorite short stories is “The Rule of Names” by Ursula K. Le Guin. It’s a lighthearted story about a dragon who’s spent years in hiding, disguised as a human, until one day when a young hero shows up and says the dragon’s true name. I thought about this story recently because I’m…

Background fretting

I now have my very own Facebook group! Yes, I also have a Facebook page. 🙂 I set up the group to make it easier for anyone who doesn’t want to miss a release to stay on top of everything. And if nothing else, I will occasionally post photos of Rosie and Jasper just for…