Category Archives: Fun Stuff

And now: a coherent post about MidSouthCon

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

Last weekend, I went to Memphis! Which, for the record, is a really balls-long drive from the homebase. I didn’t really do many of the traditional Memphis Things–we hit Beale Street for long enough to grab lunch (BBQ=noms) and get … Continue reading →

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MidSouthCon

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

ALL HAIL GLEN COOK, THE MAN WHO INVENTED MY GENRE …and also other things. God, I love cons, you guys.

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On Writing Women (and Men): a rant

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Surely 2012 is the beginning of the end of the world. Today, courtesy of Harry Connolly, I stumbled upon this masterpiece. Just in case you don’t want to read it – and I wouldn’t blame you – here’s the general … Continue reading →

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Hard Limits; or, a rather ranty review of FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, by E. L. James (NSFW)

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Recently, people absolutely lost their junk over this book. And, being a bookseller and a person who is generally interested in books, writing, and the book industry, I figured I might read it. Let me say a few things before … Continue reading →

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Who’s ready to panic? or, Don’t worry, it’s just NaNoWriMo

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

The countdown is On, people. Only two more days until National Novel Writing Month starts, in all its caffeine- and chocolate-fueled glory. Last year was my first year doing it, and I won. Hooray! But twelve months, three novels, two … Continue reading →

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Happy laydown day, Rick Riordan!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

So, there I was, minding my own business, when this guy shows up: Thanks for signing SON OF NEPTUNE stock, Rick Riordan! My niece is going to absolutely pee herself when she sees what I got her for Christmas. Plus, … Continue reading →

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Vandals have feelings, too.

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

Thanks, Jess.

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All Hail the Self-Rescuing Princess; or, a book review of Afterlight, by Elle Jasper

Posted on September 10, 2011 by

Well, folks, I finally read a romance novel. Warning: contains spoilers and righteous feminist rage. So this book… totally happened. It was, you know, fine. I thought I’d give it a run, and it’s technically my first romance (even though … Continue reading →

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Tuesday plugs (9/6 edition)

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Hope everyone had a lovely Labor Day weekend. I spent mine celebrating the release of Sam Adams Octoberfest (responsibly) and cooing over a friend’s newborn… and subjecting her to all manner of geekery, including Munchkin Cthulhu and Star Wars. This … Continue reading →

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Tuesday plugs (8/30 edition)

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

I know it’s Sunday. I also know I missed last week. Lay off, will ya? A lot of good things are coming out in the next couple of weeks. Here are a few that should take you to your local … Continue reading →

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