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Category Archives: writing
Writing and time
Since I last wrote about writing and parenting, a few weeks ago, I’ve been experimenting with ways of writing fiction during my child-care days. I’ve written a few more bits and pieces on my phone (thumb-typing is slow) using Epistle, … Continue reading
Skitterings in Corners
I have a story in issue 3 of the Journal of Unlikely Entomology. It’s called Skitterings in Corners, and it has bugs in it.
Parenthood and writing
@katyha (also to be found at Fausterella) linked to this post about managing parenthood and writing, which left me considering my own experiences. Two months into parenthood, I confess that I’m finding it challenging. In theory, Leon takes regular naps … Continue reading
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Tales of the City
I have a story in the forthcoming Tales of the City anthology, edited by Philip Purser-Hallard. It’s due out in June, and can be pre-ordered at Obverse Books. There will also be an ebook version, but that can’t be pre-ordered. … Continue reading
Hellebore & Rue: now out in paperback!
This morning I got a parcel in the post: my author copy of the paperback version of Hellebore & Rue, the fabulous queer-women-and-magic anthology in which I have a story. It’s been published by Lethe Press, who seem like a … Continue reading
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Creativity and coloured pens
A few weeks back, I encountered Maryann’s Society of the Secret Play Date. Instead of sitting down with a list and a laptop and a serious expression, you spend some time just playing with your current project. Or even with … Continue reading
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Fiction!
On a slight tangent from my normal topics on this blog: I have my first published story out in this anthology, now out in ebook & at 15% off! I’ve been reading the other stories as well, now that I’ve … Continue reading
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