Monthly Archives: November 2011

Nov
11

Friday Morning WTFkry

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Yeah, I figure it’s time for something *really* funky today. So, this is called The Little Rooster. And it’s an alarm clock. For the vagina. Yes. Just set it, toss it in your underwear and wake up to your very own snorgasm. What makes the Little Rooster really special is that delicious semi-conscious state when you’re not yet quite awake. Other alarms tear those precious moments from you. The Little Rooster not only lets you savour them, it makes them even dreamier. Whether you leap straight out of bed or let it run its lazy course, no other clock will wake you with this joyful secret thrill.*nods sagely* Well, alrighty then. Though, I do like how it tells you how you can wear it anywhere. (But don’t turn it on for takesoffs and landings, yo.)… Read more
Nov
10

Word-Whore Thursday

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I’m over at the Word Whores today for my usual Thursday posting. This week the theme is perfection, which is a rather futile goal –  noble to strive for, sure, but perfection is really in the eye of the beholder anyway. What’s a deal breaker for some is endearing to someone else. It’s sort of like writing – you can’t please everyone and you shouldn’t really try. The more you try to be all things to all people the less likely you are to succeed pleasing anyone.… Read more
Nov
9

Honest

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There’s been a tweet I’ve seen going around the last few weeks telling readers that the best way to thank an author they like is to leave a review for one of their books. Makes a lot of sense, since usually people only tend to review things when they have a negative reaction to it. Happy people are quiet. Angry people will speak up. With the constant lessening of paid publicity available to authors (mid-list in particular), so much of our sales depends on word-of-mouth, so I do agree with this sentiment. (Although, I have found that book lovers as a whole tend to be way more vocal about what they like/don’t like, which is a fabulous thing.) Since the galleys have gone out for A Sliver of Shadow, I’ll admit I’m feeling a bit more nervous about its reception. It’s a different this time around. For A Brush of… Read more
Nov
8

Third Time’s The Charm?

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You know, back in the days before I was published, I would go to conventions and sit in on the workshops and listen to the authors gush about their editors and their agents and how they’d been with them since the beginning of their careers and how they wouldn’t be anywhere without them. Editor X or Agent Y took a chance on them and everything clicked and was wonderful. And that’s a tad tongue-in-cheek, obviously – not all the stories are fairy tales, but still. It sounded awesome. I mean, who wouldn’t want a partnership like that? And sure, editors all work differently – some hold your hand, some don’t. Some do in-depth editing and some stand back and give vague direction and let the author do their thing. It can be hard to find the right rhythm. I’ll admit I’ve had a rather interesting run with the whole New… Read more
Nov
7

Monday Morning Updates

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Such as they are. Quick note to say I’m guest blogging over at PJ Schnyder’s author site today to talk a bit about NaNoWriMo. (Ironic since I’m not participating this year, but I *have* won in past years, so I know the scoop.) Also, even though I’m still waiting on the cover, I’ve gone ahead and thrown up a page about A Sliver of Shadow, so if you’re interested in finding out a little more about that, you can see it here. (Once I get permission, I’ll put up a full chapter excerpt.) All the galleys for A Sliver of Shadow are now out, but if you didn’t get one, please drop me an email and I’ll send your information to my publicist and she’ll put you on the list. If we get any rotated back in, we’ll send them out.… Read more