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In which I am sumarily executed

So yesterday I got an email firing me off the Seekrit Projekt. The editor – who has been immensely supportive, helpful, and enthusiastic throughout our professional association, and who professed herself delighted by everything I delivered – said her CEO didn’t care for the “voice, tone, and style of writing.” (Or as one waggish friend [...]

Done ... and done.

In which I finish an epic fantasy-novel draft in epif fashion, and contemplate a glorious future.

Happy (Re)Birthday to Me!

A year ago I came back from a very dark place, speaking figuratively.

And began a new life. In what amounted to a new house.

On February 27th, 2010, I went to the emergency room, and from there into UNM Hospital. Along with life-threatening physical conditions (at least three, in fact) I was diagnosed as suffering from [...]

Happy 3 Kings Day!

Earlier today I wished that to my readers on Twitter and Facebook. Same to you, if you’ve not seen it before. (Or even if you have.)

I expressed the hope the ancient Persian mages brought everybody something nice. My favorite answer: “Myrrh. Again.”

Pictured: Zoroastrians!

What they brought me was my very own shiny copy of Tim [...]

Any year you can walk away from is a good year

Fortunately, my odds look good of leaving 2010 on my own two feet, with quiet smile and head held high.

George RR Martin is totally not a spammer

No matter what Thunderbird may believe. So why does it let in some dude who obviously is?

Contracts arrive!

Hooray! The contracts for my Seekrit Projekt just came in the mail!

So it’s finally official. I’ll be writing a fantasy trilogy based on the ___ ________, from _______ ______ _____.

The blanks can be filled in on or shortly after the first weekend in August, when certain announcements are made at ___ ___.

Full disclosure.

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Sweet victory

I really intended to walk Emma Dog today. Even though I walked four miles last night with her Uncle Joe – which I’m pretty sure is the farthest I’ve walked since I got sprung. I felt up for it. Would’ve made it three days in a row, and eight miles in three days. Definite progress.

And [...]