For those who asked, and those who were still at the wondering-not-asking stage, my advice on the reading order for the (currently-in-print) books of the Devil’s West:  Yes, you can read GABRIEL’S ROAD without having read the trilogy. I personally would suggest reading it after, for the nuances and questions-answered, but it’s not essential. […]
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Yeah, I know, I know. “Winter 2019,” I said. …Well, hey, I’m told it snowed recently in some locations, so it’s still winter somewhere, right? No? Okay, fine. I’m late. But I am delighted (and relieved) to be able to announce, officially, that GABRIEL’S ROAD will be published April 30th, 2019! And I think it
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The following is an unpaid-but-hopefully-effective commercial storybundle advertisement. Are you a writer who wants to kick it up a notch? Do you know a writer who could use some solid advice? StoryBundle’s “Write Stuff 2019” is ready to help! For StoryBundle, you decide what price you want to pay. For $5 (or more, if you’re
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Friday night, I realized that it was the yahrzeit (anniversary) of my father’s death three years ago (he died on April 8th, but Jewish observances run on the lunar calendar, so things can catch you off guard). So the weekend started on a somber note, which may have been why the weekend also brought the
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It’s time for that most magical time of Spring – Norwescon 2019! I plan to be day-tripping it this year, so limited barconning, but you can find me at the following panels, reading, and signing! Friday Magical Alt-History 7:00pm – 8:00pm @ Cascade 10 Mark Teppo, Laura Anne Gilman, Kay Kenyon, Jason Vanhee Scrubbing
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“no prayers” if a mouth speaks violence if a tongue shapes hatred the hand must raise to ask why the heart must rise to say no. this is mitzvah. this is god’s work. © laura anne gilman 2019
Western Washington is currently experiencing a bit of a WTFkery – two major snowfalls within ten days. I may mock my neighbors’ confusion and lack of basic storm gear (seriously, people; buy a shovel. And use it. Half-assing clearing your sidewalk or driveway just creates a melt-and-freeze scenario that’s not good for anyone), but since
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I’m honored to be taking part in The Pixel Project this year! The Pixel Project, a 501©3 anti-Violence Against Women non-profit, is proud to announce their 5th International Women’s Day (IWD) Edition of their “Read For Pixels†campaign featuring live Google Hangouts and in-depth interviews with award-winning bestselling women writers in honor of International Women’s Day
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I’ve been working in the wine industry out here in Washington for five years, the last two as manager of a tasting room, and for the most part, I’ve loved it. But this week I officially gave notice at the winery. I’m not walking away from the wine biz entirely – I plan to pick
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Dragged and prodded with a lot of “all the cool kids are doing it” and “nobody will know you’re not a cool kid, do it!” I am Doing The Hugo Thing. (with thanks to the also-eligible CE Murphy for sharing the template) The following works are eligible for Hugo nominations this year in the listed
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