Author Archives: Marion

My Eligibility List

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Marion

The season of nominating works for the 2023 awards, like the Hugos and the Nebulas, will open soon, so this period is the “eligibility list” season, in which writers let readers know what works of theirs are eligible to be … Continue reading →

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Today’s Chapter: Chapters

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Marion

A couple of months ago I had a conversation in the checkout line with Cameron, one of my favorite checkers at the grocery store. He always asks about my writing. I said that I was working on something and trying … Continue reading →

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Rebel Without a Dime

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Marion

I haven’t blogged in over a month. Mostly, I’ve been busy keyboarding like crazy on a Comeuppance sequel, it’s heading into Holiday Season, and there have been a few personal issues taking up our time and attention. The poor blog … Continue reading →

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Remarkably Bright Creatures

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Marion

A capsule review of Shelby Van Pelt’s novel Remarkably Bright Creatures: this book is an absolute charmer. Like others who have reviewed it or discussed it, I’m going to start with the octopus, because, after all, he starts the book. … Continue reading →

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Recap

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Marion

I had two book events the final week of August. Thursday, August 25, I participated in a three-writer event at the Gallery Bookshop in Mendocino, CA. I joined Sharon Strong, who read from her memoir, Sherry Glaser, who shared information … Continue reading →

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Culling

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Marion

Last month, I bought bunches of books. Seriously, bunches. This morning I stared at my bookshelves in the library and decided it was time to sort through, at least non-fiction, cull some I’m never going to use, and make some … Continue reading →

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MCWC 2022

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Marion

Another Mendocino Coast Writers Conference is in the rearview. This was the first in-person conference since 2019, and I would have loved it for that alone. I did love it for that reason, but there were many other reasons to … Continue reading →

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Comeuppance Served Cold Earned Out!

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Marion

This means that I’ve sold enough copies that I’ve paid back my advance, and any royalties now come to me. This is exciting! Comeuppance is now The Little Story That Could in my mind. This doesn’t mean the book hasn’t … Continue reading →

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New Book Event!

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Marion

On Saturday, August 27 I’ll be at the Word Horde Emporium of the Weird and Fantastic, in Suite 805 in the Petaluma Outlet Mall. This will be a meet-and-greet as part of the shop’s Grand Reopening in its new location. … Continue reading →

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Things I’m Looking Forward To

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Marion

The Mendocino Coast Writers Conference starts next week. For the first time since 2019 it will be held in person. The conference is being diligent. They required the participants to provide our vaccination status, and face coverings will be used … Continue reading →

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