I have always loved the clothes of the Victorian era. I used to be a Civil War reenactor when I was a teenager and still have…

This one time at Norwescon . . . or so my posts should perhaps now start. Below are some of the tips I gleaned about…

Because I wanted to learn about period weapons and fighting, I went to panels at Norwescon (a science fiction and fantasy conference) on topics such…

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…