The dedication for Of Echoes Born is to all the editors I've ever worked with, especially in short fiction, and two people in specific: Becky Cochrane and Timothy J. Lambert. They're wonderful authors (and also one-half of a wonderful quartet of authors who write under the pseudonym Timothy James Beck), and they gave me my … Continue reading Ian
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Nervous
Yesterday I shared the awesome cover for my YA novel, Exit Plans for Teenage Freaks (which is listed on Indiebound for pre-order!). I shared the blurb, described the book, chatted about it on Twitter and Facebook, and... And got nervous. Like, super nervous. It took me a day to figure out what was bothering me, … Continue reading Nervous
Monday Flash Fics — Limits
Monday Flash Fics used a photo I adore this week (you totally should check Dan Skinner out). And of course, the first think I thought of was Light, with my telekinetic, telepathic (and sparkly!) semi-superhero Kieran Quinn. Spoilers for the book, of course. And this wee piece takes place after the novel ends, but not … Continue reading Monday Flash Fics — Limits
Monday Flash Fics – It’s an Honour
Monday Flash Fics provides an image every week to spark an idea. This week, I immediately thought of my somewhat-superhero story, Light, and the main character, Keiran, who is a bit telepathic, sort of telekinetic, and really gay and who refracts light when he uses his telekinesis, which makes for a handy, if less than … Continue reading Monday Flash Fics – It’s an Honour
Monday Flash Fic – Motivation is Everything
I'm coming in just at the last minute today, but the flash fiction group, Monday Flash Fics had a picture I couldn't resist that reminded me of my heroes from Light. This one definitely, however, invokes a spoiler warning. If you haven't read Light, you'll want to skip, but since Light came out four years ago now, … Continue reading Monday Flash Fic – Motivation is Everything
Happy Hallowe’en (E-Treats 40% off!)
Happy Hallowe'en, everyone! I update bearing treats! To celebrate, Bold Strokes Books has put a tonne of their e-books at 40% off as part of a giant Hallowe'en sale right now and running until November 1st. This deal includes Light, Three, Triad Blood and Triad Soul! I'm picturing Kieran standing at your front door in a glowing … Continue reading Happy Hallowe’en (E-Treats 40% off!)