Christmas, Grown Up

I have a strange relationship with Christmas. That is, I don’t think I ever liked it…

What’s in da Bag?

Sometimes, when getting to know one’s characters, it can be helpful to put them in situations…

Not-quite-young-adult books for take-you-there world building

…by a lifetime imaginer of worlds. If you’re looking for recommendations for books with remarkable world…

A Winter Gift

I have illustrated a cozy winter scene for my readers, with characters from my series The…

Never Read Webcomics? Let Me Change Your Mind.

Perhaps because I love to write and draw, I have become very fond of webcomics. Successfully…

The Beautiful Season

A writer reaches for something new to say about something very old. She lives in the…

Mother’s Day is May 9th.

Don’t mess this up. My mother is a talented woman. A patient woman. Endlessly supportive, practical,…

Dark Age Shenaniganery

I know I’ve talked before about how neat research can be, but recently, I’ve hit on…