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The Model Enterprise
My friend Go Thou Geekly moved recently, and before he left he gave me an amazing rocket model set. I was really excited because I knew instantly what I wanted to do with the set - build it with my dad...
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My First Fountain Pen
I've always loved stationary. From the faded Santa set my sixth grade teacher gave me to the Elk themed letter set I found at a thrift store in Alaska, I'm a sucker for cool correspondence materials....
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2011 Westies Anthologized
My Clarion West classmates have had a pretty rockin year so far with stories in anthologies and collections. If you are looking for some good short stories to read, I highly recommend checking these...
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Prepping for a Workshop: (Not So) Minor Characters
In going through some books the other day, I found one of my favorites from my undergrad days. It wasn't assigned in class. I found it through researching, following the paths of different writers...
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CSSF Novel Workshop
Earlier this month, I spent two weeks on the University of Kansas campus attending the beginning novel writing workshop at the Center for the Study of Science Fiction.Lawrence is a lovely town, full of...
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Publication in Booth
Last week I received my contributor's copies for Booth Journal, Issue 5. It is a gorgeous publication, with amazing artwork inside and out. The interior flaps list the contributors, and I'm in some...
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Sponsor Gifts for the Clarion West Write-a-thon
Right now there's a sorority house in Seattle filled with eighteen amazing science fiction and fantasy writers. They're studying with some of the best writers and editors in the field, forming lifelong...
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"Libration" Published at Booth Online
My short story "Libration" is now available to read on the Booth website. This is a wonderful journal and I'm very proud to have my story appear online as well as in the print version of Issue 5. Check...
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Trek Club at the Movies
It has been a few months since the movie came out, but I wanted to share some photographs from my local screenings. Here's a short peek at what it's like to be part of a Star Trek group when a new...
View ArticleMason's Road Summer 2013 Literary Award
Many thanks to the lovely writers and editors at Mason's Road for choosing my short story, "Helpline," as the winner of their Summer 2013 Literary Award. The staff at Mason's Road have been a pleasure...
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Booth 5 in The Review Review
Over at The Review Review, Josh Magill gives an overview of Booth in "A Midwestern Journal Goes Beyond Our Failings to Bring Amazement."My story "Libration" gets a paragraph, and the review gives a...
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Apply to Clarion West by March 1st!
If you're a writer of short fiction looking to spend six weeks making friends with your peers, meeting amazing authors, and receiving invaluable feedback on your writing, then I cannot encourage you...
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Writing Goals for 2014: Building a Sustainable Writing Life
My goals for 2014 keep me company at workEach January I try to set goals for myself for the coming year. Writing down my goals helps me visualize the smaller steps I need to take to meet those targets....
View ArticleFive University Jobs You Can Get with Your MFA (That Aren't Adjuncting)
You have your MFA in hand and you're looking for a job. For whatever reason - money, lack of class availability, the desire to try something new - you find that you aren't looking for adjunct work. But...
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Alabama Phoenix Festival 2014
Art by Carly StrickandOn Saturday, Bryan of Geek Notions and I traveled to Birmingham for the Alabama Phoenix Festival. This was an excellent con - just big enough to have a great variety of panels,...
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"Sister Winter" in The Colored Lens
My week six Clarion West story "Sister Winter" is out in the Summer 2014 issue of The Colored Lens. You can get the issue here.I'm very excited that this story has a great home. This is the last story...
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Con Kasterborous 2014
I had never been to a single-fandom convention before, so I wasn't sure what to expect from Con Kasterborous, Huntsville's Doctor Who convention. I knew I could fill a whole weekend with Star Trek or...
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My Ace Outfit: Doctor Who Cosplay
When I found out that Sylvester McCoy would be in town for our local Dr. Who convention, I knew I wanted to try to dress up as Ace, his companion.Ace is a kick ass partner for the doctor. She's a...
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Upcoming Event: Panel at NerdCon
I'm excited to announce that I will be presenting a panel at the first Rocket City NerdCon. I'll share photographs and stories from my experiences at Clarion West and Kij Johnson's Beginning Novel...
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NerdCon Schedule
The first Rocket City NerdCon starts tonight! Here's an updated listing of my panel schedule:Friday, 5:00PM - Readings by the North Alabama Science Fiction Writers and Cake Appreciation SocietyLocal...
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