Over the years, I’ve fallen out of the habit of giving general-audience writing advice, because it’s sort of like giving advice on sex: unless you’re an active partner, you really don’t know enough about the person to be useful. That said, I do have two bits to say, that will hopefully be useful to any […]
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So, we’ve been talking behind the scenes for a while (with breaks for holidays, illness, and pretty much every other interruption you could imagine), but I’m pleased to say that it’s now official: I’ll be writing two more historical fantasies for Saga Press/S&S! (thereby covering your Gilman-related reading needs through 2019). from Publishers Lunch: Bestselling
And lo, there was the sound of contract in the land… Read More »
Currently in San Francisco, after a signing (and a March!) in San Diego, and then another signing, and then going to hear other people reading at SF in SF, and now a day of relaxation – where relaxation means updating Patreon with a new serial episode, answering emails and calling my representatives – before heading home
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I’m the kind of sick where you don’t feel all that bad, but you know if you push it your body will slam back and lay you out for a week, so you take it easy.  Where by ‘easy’ I mean I’m drinking soup and taking naps and spending the rest of the time at
The official t-shirt for Necon read “what happens at Necon, stays at Necon.” There are some photos floating about, but convention reports, not so much. You want to know, you’ve got to go. This morning, I spent an hour doing preliminary promotional stuff for the paperback release of SILVER (October) and the hardcover release of
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It’s May, and I’m still behind on things. At least I have a better grip on the things I’m behind on, and have spoken with everyone about revised deadlines? I’m calling that as much of a win as April was going to give me. Meanwhile, there’s some bad news and some good news, and some
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Normally, I’m all about digital. Hitting “send” on a manuscript is a hell of a lot better than printing it out and slogging it to the post awful, hoping against hope that nothing eats it en route to NYC. But when it comes to copyedits, I admit, I miss the days of paper edits, post-its,
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Back in the Steady Writing Mode – 1K on the days when I have the side gig, ~2K other days. Running hot and fast over the outline, and well-aware that every bit of research I do tweaks things slightly, but with book 3 there’s no chance to sit back and spend three months on nothing
Hugo Nominations are open! You are eligible to nominate if you have an attending or supporting membership for MidAmeriConII (the 2016 WorldCon), Sasquan (the 2015 Worldcon), or Worldcon 75 (the 2017 Worldcon) by January 31, 2015. The nomination period closes March 31, 2016 at at 11:59pm Pacific Daylight Time. and yes, SILVER ON THE ROAD,
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Trying to find the right place to end the first installment of “Duchess, PI” for this month’s Patreon post. Do I choose the introduction of the dubious sidekick, or the run-in with the bark AND bite cops? (oh, the delicious silliness of it all) Also, starting to collect pet names from relevant supporters. Look for
Ramping up to go Live… Read More »