Norwescon is a fantasy and science fiction themed conference in Seattle each year. This year George R. R. Martin was the guest of honor. Possibly…

Recently I attended Norwescon 38. It is a science fiction conference that features a spotlight artist, writer and editor each year. This year’s writing guest…

I am no naive conference and convention attendee, but I tend to frequent the same conferences where people know me, if I forget my badge…

Research for Japanese Based Science Fiction Story Recently I was writing a story that turned into a novel. The title of the story is, The…

Years ago I became a Civil War reenactor and performed living history at historical houses and events. Considering I wear bloomers, bustle skirts and make…

When I write fantasy, I tend to use mythology and monsters from around the world. Though there are resources I specifically use for writing about…

Recently, “The Pining” came out in Orson Scott Card’s Intergalactic Medicine Show. The story is about a half fairy who enters the fairy realm after…

Over the last year Viking mythology has made its way into my writing more and more. I’m sure this has nothing to do with Eugene…

I have been thinking about humor a lot lately. I like to read fun, light, and happy science fiction, fantasy and paranormal romance. I think…