My Blog
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Realm Makers 2018
I am in Missouri. Missouri is hot. Especially in July. I knew it was going to be hot. I was prepared for it being very, very hot. I packed clothes for hot weather, made sure the air conditioning in my car was working and braced myself for a haze of bugs and muggy heat. I…
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Riding Solo
Wednesday morning, I woke up at 4:30 A.M. On purpose. Who does that? I mean, the stars are still out, for heaven’s sake. My cat was judging me. I think she wanted me to climb back into bed with her and go back to sleep for a few hours. Or pet her. She doesn’t really…
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Boba Tea and The Last Sin Eater
I love boba tea. Specifically, raspberry coconut boba tea, although I am not opposed to other flavors. My sister introduced it to me originally. I don’t remember her exact words when she took me to the shop for the first time, but I’m sure it was along the lines of, “This is the best, most…
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Muslin
They bring me satins and silks, embroidered dresses and lace that’s too fine to touch, too fine to wear. We’ve put a high price on my offer of marriage, but they can pay it, these men from the south. They come with golden cloth, with silver woven into scarlet, and I watch them as they…
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Of Mice and Fairies
Today, my new book, Of Mice and Fairies, is being released to the world. It’s very exciting. And intimidating. But mostly exciting. My gorgeous, wonderful, talented sister, E. Noel, illustrated Of Mice and Fairies for me. She’s an artist. Like, a real one. It’s super cool. My mom always told us that we should publish…
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Little House in Brookfield
Last week, I went shopping. Thrift store shopping, if we’re being specific. Thrift stores are lovely because you can find everything, anything—or nothing, depending on the day. I thoroughly enjoy browsing through several different stores in a single trip, perusing their bookshelves in search of something I don’t already own. It’s a treasure hunt, one…
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