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  • No Take-Backsies!!!!!

    I feel… ranty, today. Here’s the thing: I am busting my ass trying to create a series of 7ish fantasy books and other series(es?) as well. I am knocking myself out with trying to make sure everything is consistent with the rules of the world and the names and the maps and the directions and…

  • Pondering Front Matter

    So, the other day writing productivity went to crap. I had to wait for the plumber, wait for a friend to show up to pick up an old dresser I didn’t need, pack the car with dance props I’d made for Sara’s dance studio and… well, you know… stuff. With a day like this, I…

  • An Interesting and Frightening Development

    This is more a post about my personal thoughts on the matter as opposed to the facts of the case, just so you’re aware. As you may remember (or not) I posted somewhere… *rummage, rustle*  Oh, ew… I thought I threw that out. *paper flipping* Ah, here we go. Yes, right here I posted my…

  • Do It Fast, Do It Now, Don’t Wait

    There is a shitload of advice for writer’s out there. All of it conflicts with the last one you read. So many tell you to learn the rules of grammar, find critique groups and hone your craft before stepping out into the big wide world. More tell you not to wait, don’t listen to your…

  • EIN’s and Tinfoil Undies

    Employer Identification Number. EIN. In the US, it’s used to file taxes by those running a small business. I don’t know what they call it in other countries. “But Katty,” you protest. “I don’t need one of those. I have my social security number.” It’s true, you do have an SSN. And it’s also true…

  • Should – Shouldn’t; Would – Wouldn’t; Could – Couldn’t

    Every once in a while (about every other day if I’m lucky, every other hour if I’m feeling particularly manic), I’m stricken with doubts about my writing and making it a BIG THING. A profession. A publicly viewed entity. I’m told that’s normal. I’m told a great many people cycle between “I am a genius…