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Coastal Magic Con write-up

As you might be able to tell from the gallery and the number of hugs involved in these photos, the Coastal Magic Convention was wonderful, casual and, in a word, awesome. Our organizer, Jennifer Morris goes out of her way to create a fun environment where no one is up on a pedestal, no oneContinue reading “Coastal Magic Con write-up”

Olde City, New Blood

I’ve been trying to find time since I returned from the Olde City, New Blood conference to post pics and blog about the general fabulosity of the event and the people involved. Unfortunately, as usual when I return to the office from a con, I’ve been swamped. But since today started with an ultrasound onContinue reading “Olde City, New Blood”

Reading Recommendations

Looking for some great reading recommendations this holiday season? Paranormal Haven has their Best of 2012 Poll up now with nominations from their readers, so you might find some great inspiration there and maybe want to put in a vote or two of your own. (Voting ends Dec. 19th.) I’m excited to see so manyContinue reading “Reading Recommendations”

Congratulations and bloggishness

I’ve been shamefully neglecting my blog lately because of extreme busyness, which is a good thing, but also insanity-inducing. But I had to carve out a few minutes today to say a HUGE congratulations to Faith Hunter, whose latest Jane Yellowrock book, DEATH’S RIVAL is on the New York Times list for the second weekContinue reading “Congratulations and bloggishness”

Frankfurt and beyond

So crazy busy that it would be easy to just post some beautiful pics from Germany and be done with it, but the Frankfurt Book Fair is so much more than the few hours you can steal away for sightseeing that even the gorgeous photos would not do it justice. For one thing, it isContinue reading “Frankfurt and beyond”