According to Kirkus and i09…

…Lament for the Afterlife is a “Must Read”! About a week ago, Kirkus Reviews published John DeNardo’s “Must-Read Speculative Fiction Books Coming Out in August” and I was (and still am) completely stoked to see Lament included on the list beside awesome authors like Murakami, Chuck Wendig, Aliette de Bodard, John Scalzi, Robin Hobb, and…… Continue reading According to Kirkus and i09…

Lament for the Afterlife: Cover reveal!

Isn’t it spectacular??? The cover art is by Erik Mohr, designer extraordinaire, and it was unveiled yesterday for all the world to see. I love it! CZP consistently has amazing covers for their publications, and I am SO excited that my novel is now one of them! And since I haven’t spent much time yet…… Continue reading Lament for the Afterlife: Cover reveal!

Galactic Chat 62: In Which I Reply to Most Excellent Questions

Happy New Year, all! Hope you’ve had a safe and happy holiday season! Mine kicked off with an excellent interview with Seán Wright for Galactic Chat, in which we chat — amongst other things — about my forthcoming novel, Lament For the Afterlife (which is being published by CZP this year!), lush and poetic writing,…… Continue reading Galactic Chat 62: In Which I Reply to Most Excellent Questions

2013: The year that was…

It’s that time of year again, when the days are growing longer and hotter (though my Canadian instincts tell me they should be getting shorter and colder) and I’ve baked enough caramel and truffles to know that the Christmas holidays are here. 2013 has been a busy year, hence the complete falling away of updates…… Continue reading 2013: The year that was…

All the Catching Up

Illustration by Matthew Johnstone

Where has the time gone? Semester Two is well under way, I’ve got four million students (lovely, all of them), and a heap of projects to complete before heading overseas in October (YAAAAAAAAAAY for World Fantasy!!!!) *ahem* As I was saying. Things have been busy, but in a good way! First, and most exciting: THE…… Continue reading All the Catching Up

Sunday of Luxury: The ‘When I Should’ve Been Writing’ edition

Since the second week of January, I’ve been sequestered in the writing oubliette (aka my house) working on my new book, Lament for the Afterlife. So, I’ve pretty much been a hermit for two months — going out for groceries, occasional breaths of fresh air, and dear friends’ birthday gatherings, but saying no to most…… Continue reading Sunday of Luxury: The ‘When I Should’ve Been Writing’ edition