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The way that things have been
It is 18th June, it is raining, and I just got my second jab! In two weeks I can…go to the dentist. The optometrist. The physiotherapist. Ah, the wild times ahead. Seriously, though, I am hopeful that everyone who can, … Continue reading
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Tagged anime, Bone, covid, fantasy, mushishi
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Favorite Novel Reads of 2020ish
Hello, Happy New Year 2021! I’m here to talk about some of the great books I read in the horrible year of our pandemic 2020. I know, I have been remiss. I really should have talked about my favorite novel … Continue reading
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Tagged books, fantasy novels, Reviews
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Knock, Knock Said The Ship
Guess what I’m holding in my hand? My contributor copy of the July/August issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction! ❤️😊 My story “Knock, Knock Said the Ship” is the first one, on page 11. Think sentient spaceships, … Continue reading
Fandom, Obsession, and The Untamed
I’ve consumed countless SFF books and numerous shows in my life. However, I have never been a fan of anything. Until now. People who follow my Twitter feed may have noticed the preponderance of images of pretty, long-haired Chinese wizards … Continue reading
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Tagged The Untamed, Wang Yibo, WangXian, Xiao Zhan
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Witcher, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways
I rarely rave about a show, and I never watch the same show twice. But for The Witcher, I made an exception. It was even better the second time round, because I caught all the little things I’d missed the … Continue reading
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Tagged The Witcher
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Favorite Novel Reads of 2019
Thank goodness for fiction. It’s been a rough reality today – I just cannot believe the results of the UK election! But then, I never believe it when right-wing, racist, climate-change-denying, xenophobic fundamentalists get elected and yet here we are, … Continue reading
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Lucifer, Dissected
I just finished the third season of Lucifer, and I have thoughts. I’m going to try to avoid spoilers here, but this post might not hold much interest for those who have not seen even a single episode of this … Continue reading
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Tagged Lucifer
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April Reads and Updates
April is the cruelest month, breeding Germs in your flu-ridden house, mixing Fatigue with fever, stirring Sneezes with freezing rain. I love The Waste Land. It lends itself so beautifully to parody. But there’s another reason I’ve been thinking of … Continue reading
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MAHIMATA Book Release Day
Today is the day! MAHIMATA, the sequel to MARKSWOMAN, is out in the world. The Asiana duology is complete. I am pleased and excited to share this story that I began so long ago. And also sad that it’s over. … Continue reading
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Tagged Mahimata, Markswoman
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Top Ten Reads of 2018
No year for me is complete without an enjoyable look back at my favorite reads. I just checked goodreads, and apparently I have read 71 books out of my modest goal of 40 for the year. Not bad for a … Continue reading
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