Getting a Less-Than-Awesome Publishers Weekly Review
With my second book (Dysfunction), I have received my first ever real Publishers Weekly Review. It is not pretty. It’s like receiving a back-handed comment– with every little bit of praise comes a...
View ArticleMy son’s reading!
My oldest Sathya just turned four. And he is reading already. This morning he read a story about Ned and his tan cat that likes to eat ham. I’d like to think it’s because I infused him with a love of...
View ArticleThe clock is ticking…
I have a measly 4 1/2 weeks until my first reading. Yikes! The slideshow’s been assembled, but I haven’t had much time to do a read-through. I felt so much more prepared with readings for my novel....
View ArticleThe Nose
Last Sunday I participated in Dimestories’ Third Annual Showcase event at Bookworks, the local independent bookseller in Albuquerque where I’ll be doing my launch. It’s a tiny space, and it was packed...
View ArticleNo, No, and No… and a Decision
I know it’s been two months, but I have a baby. That makes it hard. I’ve been lucky if I get 15 minutes a day to write. No from the Deming Memorial Fund, I did not get a grant from them to fund my...
View ArticleA Challenge
I’ve taken some time away from the novel. It’s like having a relationship. Sometimes you need a break. My goal is to finish the novel, work to death on revision, and then see what happens. I can’t...
View ArticleHere it is… Bread Loaf Rejection #3
This is a rejection for the Work-Study in Fiction. I did not apply for a regular spot, though I am curious as to whether I would have even been accepted that way either. But it seems dishonest to...
View ArticleI’ll be on the radio tomorrow
If you are so inclined to listen: www.kunm.org There is a “Listen Live” button at the top left if you are from out of state. I will be on at 8PM on Sunday Mountain Time. I will be speaking with …...
View ArticleRadio and New Anthology
The radio interview went well. Once I start going I am usually fine. If you want to listen to the interview, it will be up for two weeks at the archive. I was on roughly at 8:15PM on Sunday, May...
View ArticleAlas, I must end this blog.
I have come to the conclusion that I must end this blog. I doubt many people read it, but that’s not the only reason. I am not much into writing about writing. I love writing, but I am not always sure...
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