Monthly Archives: July 2021

Open Mike: What to Read, What to Read?

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Marion

This month I did two author reads, and I have one scheduled for early next month. As Comeuppance Served Cold draws closer to publication, I plan (or at least hope) to do more personal author readings. This leads to the … Continue reading →

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About That Travel Bar Kit…

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Marion

Here it is. In this photo, it has three bottles of booze in it already (not included; must purchase separately). It comes with the bar tools featured. From left to right, they include: Juicer Foil cutter/bottle opener Zester Some fancy … Continue reading →

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Short Takes

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Marion

I have been to the mountain… No, not really, no mountain. I did see a final version of my cover art though, which I will be able to share soon. (“Soon” is an unquantified word, so I have no idea … Continue reading →

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July 25, Open Mike Online at FOGCon

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Marion

On Sunday, July 25th, from 5 pm to 7:30 pm, FOGCon is hosting another online author event. Claire Light, AKA Jadie Jang, and Nancy Jane Moore will read from their newly published works. Additionally, FOGcon is reprising their Rapid Reads, … Continue reading →

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Story Hour

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Marion

Story Hour was energizing and fun! From the Facebook Link you can get the archive, and see the reading if you missed it. I loved listening to Can Wiggins and her three hill-country women, avenging a callous death by reaching … Continue reading →

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The Trope of the ELM

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Marion

I’m currently reading a science fiction adventure novel. I’m at about the halfway point. Yesterday, reading a tense, high-action sequence involving a number of the characters, I was struck hard with how much the story relies on the Exceptional Lone … Continue reading →

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