It's time for some author and bookish news roundups. EXCITING NEWS: I'm serving on the national board of Sisters in Crime as Vice President. Please check out and join this international community for all who write and love crime fiction! Starred review for Midnight Hour, a crime fiction anthology I’m involved in FUN EVENTS: Tattered Cover Book Store virtual event; Tuesday, October 26, 2021 5pm MT/4pm PT; Virtual conversation with Kate Lansing … [Read more...]
Pre-Orders!
May 14, 2018 Leave a Comment
Hi All, The sci-fi anthology I'm a part of is ready for pre-orders! Remember: this anthology features teen girl heroines. Plus, the proceeds go to a scholarship fund for the Society of Women Engineers. Order today to help current and future science and tech leaders! The following retailers can be used: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CWM3FMK/ Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1128616257 Kobo: … [Read more...]
Brave New Girls
March 8, 2018 4 Comments
"Personal achievement will be your key to happiness." Hi, all! If you remember, I recently posted that I was part of a STEM science fiction anthology for girls. The title of the volume I'm in is Brave New Girls: Tales of Heroines Who Hack. You can find a list of all the titles in the anthology, along with short descriptions of the stories here. … [Read more...]
STEM anthology
February 21, 2018 4 Comments
"You lead by example, which inspires others." Hi, guys! Guess what? I'm part of an amazing anthology coming soon to you. I love encouraging girls to delight in their intelligence. Fun fact: My short story gives a nod to Chinese mythology. More details below: Today, I’m revealing the cover and story line-up for BRAVE NEW GIRLS: TALES OF HEROINES WHO HACK, coming July 2018! This YA sci-fi anthology (edited by sci-fi authors Paige Daniels and Mary Fan) features … [Read more...]
Calls for Diversity in Literature
June 27, 2016 2 Comments
"You will attract cultured and artistic people to your home." This is a quick post about exciting opportunities I've seen cropping up recently. I'm really happy to see more calls for diversity out in the lit world. Here a few that I've heard of: Writing from Color & Native Voices (WCNV) Contest. A competition to make sure all voices are represented. See the finalists on their web page, including my friend Mona AlvaradoFrazier's BEYOND THE BARS! Just. One. Book. Author Margaret … [Read more...]
