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Category Archives: Stellarnet Rebel
Men still dominate the world
I have two daughters. They are growing up in a world where they may vote, read, attend school, study math and science, work outside the home, own property, divorce, control when or if they have children, play sports, choose to marry or … Continue reading
How long does it take to write a book?
I’m often asked how long it took me to write my first novel, Stellarnet Rebel, or when I’ll be “done” with the sequel Stellarnet Prince. My friends and family are probably tired of hearing me say “I’m on a deadline.” … Continue reading
Posted in News, On writing..., Q&A, Stellarnet Prince, Stellarnet Rebel, Stellarnet Series
Tagged Editing, Writing
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Alison edits
I am indebted to Alison Dasho for pulling me out of the Carina Press slush pile and making Stellarnet Rebel a reality. She loved the story and the characters as much… no, definitely even more than I did. Which I … Continue reading
Characters and curiosities at ConTemporal 2012
I’ve returned from three days in Port Raleigh, otherwise known as ConTemporal, a new science fiction and steampunk convention in North Carolina. After doing Illogicon, StellarCon and ConCarolinas this year, I think ConTemporal might be my favorite. In part, because … Continue reading
Posted in Conventions & events, News, Science Fiction, Steampunk, Stellarnet Rebel
Tagged ConTemporal, steampunk
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Summer shenanigans
Now is the summer of my discontent. My body does not tolerate heat or sun, I’m not a “water person,” and the mosquitoes eat me alive. So, when the mercury rises, I start looking for things to do in the … Continue reading
Posted in Conventions & events, Fantasy, Freebies, News, Science Fiction, Steampunk, Stellarnet Rebel, Wren & Wood
Tagged Charlotte Geek Gala, ConTemporal, Escapist Expo, Firefly, Free Reads, Serenity, steampunk, Stellarnet Series
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Costumes and coolness at ConCarolinas 2012
This weekend, I attended my first ConCarolinas, an annual sci-fi convention in Charlotte, NC. I met actor Jeffrey Combs (Weyoun/Brunt in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Kevin in The 4400, and many more), who autographed a picture for me with … Continue reading
Posted in Conventions & events, News, Science Fiction, Steampunk, Stellarnet Rebel
Tagged ConCarolinas, Jeffrey Combs, Science Fiction, Star Trek, Star Wars
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You can’t take the sky from me
I am a global sponsor of Can’t Stop the Serenity 2012. This is an annual event where Browncoats — fans of Firefly — coordinate special screenings of the movie Serenity to raise money for Equality Now, an organization that works for … Continue reading
Posted in Conventions & events, News, Science Fiction, Stellarnet Rebel
Tagged Browncoats, Firefly, Serenity
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Real-life river dwelling tribes face genocide
This post originally appeared on the Contact – Infinite Futures SF blog on May 8, 2012. I think one of the important features of science fiction has always been its ability to draw attention to injustice, to suggest better possible … Continue reading
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One reader’s trash is another reader’s treasure
If there’s anything I’ve learned from being a published author, it’s one reader’s trash is another reader’s treasure. I used to be a ruthless reviewer, when I wrote entertainment columns for newspapers. Movies, music, books, and events all filtered through my personal … Continue reading
Posted in On writing..., Science Fiction, Stellarnet Rebel
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