Monthly Archives: October 2011

Oct
20

Still Feeling Crappy.

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But look! Penguins in sweaters! This is an awesome project going on in New Zealand right now for penguins suffering from a terrible oil spill. If I could knit, I would be all over this, but I can’t – so I spread the word, instead. (I know some of you are…*cough*bluenail*cough*) Sorry for the lack of a real post, but I’m still really under the weather. Alas. Perhaps *I* should go put on a sweater?… Read more
Oct
19

Done and Done

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This awesome picture, by the way, is an actual Nyan cat mod for the new Sims 3 pet expansion. Well played, friends. Well played. (Yes, I have it. And it is awesome.) In the meantime, nothing new today except for the fact that I mailed off the Galley edits for A Sliver of Shadow. It’s a bittersweet moment, because after this, there’s no changes I can make. For better or worse, it is what it is (assuming the changes I requested get made – sometimes they don’t…) But overall it’s a bit of a relief. I’m done with this particular project and back into the new one. I’m continuing to plow through the 3rd book, but even though I’ve always said I intended this story arc would finish up in three books…well, I’m beginning to wonder if it shouldn’t be four after all.  Tough call, really, since there’s no guarantee the publisher… Read more
Oct
18

Meh.

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Seeing as I’m feeling a bit like death warmed over, I’m just popping in to say thanks to Heroes & Heartbreakers for giving Phin a shout-out on today’s blog. Also, Jaye Wells is hosting an international UF month contest over at her blog – go comment for a chance at winning some great books. (Including a signed copy of Brush of Darkness) 😉 Now then, I’m going to crawl back to my bed and attempt to finish my galleys for A Sliver of Shadow (50 pages left to go – due on Thursday! I can do it, right??) Also? I’m going to eat a massive bowl of Mac-n-Cheese. And watch PotC 4. And play The Sims 3: Unleashed. Because there are UNICORNS in it. (Ha ha, reality is I’m going to go pass out.)… Read more
Oct
17

Rennovating the Marketing Machine

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It’s only a few more months until A Sliver of Shadow finally hits the shelves, which is awesome. In theory, some of the upcoming hoopla should be old hat for me. After all, I’m already getting emails for guest blog post scheduling and interviews and giveaways.  (And I’m dreadful at scheduling. I don’t have a PA, but I can totally understand why people have them. Oy.) In some ways, it’s far easier this time around – people actually know who I am (at least some of you, anyway).  And having the start of a fanbase is awesome in its own right. But I have to gauge whatever efforts I made for the release of A Brush of Darkness and try to figure out what was successful in helping to drive up sales (if *anything* was, for that matter.) Sure, I’ll get another round of bookmarks and stickers made up – easy to… Read more
Oct
16

Merman Ornament WTFkry

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Christmas is right around the corner, you know. And there’s something so incredibly awesome about the butch merman ornament. (Why is he holding his fist up like that??) So, um…if you’re looking for ideas, here you go. And a few more: I kinda have to admit I dig the hairdresser merman as well. LOL All these and ton more can be found at Diamonds of the Sea.… Read more