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  • IWSG July 2026

    This month’s question is about what I would change in the publishing industry if I could. This is a whole can of rage bait that I am not going to open, because I’m stressed out enough as it is. So. Other writing things. Actually, as I re-read this, it’s more on the business accounting side…

  • Progress Report June 2026

    I have puttered about a great deal this month. I had my husband hide my iPad from me, which helped significantly with my YouTube addiction. Sort of. A little bit. It’s complicated. I’ve excavated the Shed of Craftiness. Not completely, mind you, but enough that I know the yarn is . . . Over there.…

  • Wednesday Word June 2026: Balter

    I cannot promise how, where or when these words were used, if ever. I simply find them delightful, and want to share. BALTER To dance gracelessly, without particular art or skill, but with enjoyment. Ah, “Balter.” I remember baltering. Elementary kids balter all the time. They could give a shit about who may be watching.…

  • June 2026 Wednesday Word: Tiffle

    I cannot promise how, where or when these words were used, if ever. I simply find them delightful, and want to share. TIFFLE To potter about aimlessly. I do not “tiffle.” They are “side quests” and they are very important. But sometimes one must “tiffle.” Sometimes I don’t have the brain power to focus at…

  • Mental Health Wednesday June 2026

    My son landed a summer internship, which is awesome. I would’ve loved an internship at his age. It’s only for June, Monday through Friday, but it’s a great opportunity. What does not please me about this situation is my brain. In part because I feel like I have to wait to work on other things,…

  • IWSG June 2026

    Good lord. We’re already halfway through the year. June 3 question – Do most of your story ideas come from one place (the news, dreams, etc.) or do they hit from all over the place? Some of my ideas start in dreams, like The Heritage Blood Saga (out in print and digital! Everywhere fine books…