As an experiment, I’m selling an electronic version of “For Want of a Nail” with the equivalent of DVD extras. There are a couple of places where you can read the story for free, such as my website or the forthcoming Hugo voter’s packet. The 99 cent version has a little more. It has the original […]
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You know, figured silk handles completely differently than puppet skin when approached with slightly dull scissors. # I'm trying to decide if the idea of hand-sewing this dress is INSANE or a good learning experience. Or both. Or a form of procrastination. #
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Would you like to see something cool? We’ve got the cover art for Glamour in Glass. It is really early to have this, but since Tor has given the okay, and it is gorgeous, I’ve get to show it to you. You’ll notice that we’re moving to a photograph rather than historic art. The idea
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Woot! Just saw the cover art for Glamour in Glass and love it. Thanks @IreneGallo & @2muchexposition! #shadesmh #
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Dave Farland has these very cool conference calls through his Authors’ Advisory, where folks can call in and talk to an author. Tonight it is me! At 8:45 EST, I’ll be talking about the Long and the Short of Fiction. Or puppets! Or SFWA. Ask away. You can get instructions on how to call in
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Tennessee is trying to pass bill SB0049. The “Don’t Say Gay” bill would prohibit speaking about homosexuality at middle schools and elementary schools, while talking about heterosexuality would be perfectly fin. (2) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, no public elementary or middle school shall provide any instruction or material that discusses sexual orientation other than
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I moved to Portland in 1993 to work for Tears of Joy Theatre, the second largest puppet theater in the U.S. It had been founded by Reg and Janet Bradley, who still ran the company. For years, I toured for them, built puppets, and designed shows. Through it all, Janet juggled the schedules of four
Waiting to go in to watch the Hugo nominees announcement at Norwescon. Maxi's ballroom. # Ah technology. We can hear Eastercon! Very exciting. Although they are still having problems hearing us. #hugos # Congratulations to the Campbell nominees @saladinahmed @johncleaver @laurenbeukes Larry Correa & Lev Grossman! # Congrats @JohnPicacio on your #hugo nomination! # Yay
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Sorry there was such a big gap between the last chapter and this one. I had to do some back and forth to fix a structure thing and that always takes longer. Plus there was some traveling to build those pesky gods. Anyway, I’ve just posted Chapter 18 for those of you reading along. And,
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I am very, very pleased to announce that my short story, “For Want of a Nail” is on the Hugo ballot this year. I got to sit in the crowd at Norwescon and watch the Hugo nominations be announced, live. This was a lot of fun. Especially when my name went up on the screen
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The director has posted photos and a bit about last night's rehearsal of @neilhimself's Odd and the Frost Giants. http://bit.ly/ej2p6Y # Looks like we arent't due in until 45 minutes late. Darn freight trains. #marygoround # And now the train is having electrical problems. We are stopped. #marygoround # The electrical problems have caused a
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While Mary’s off in Seattle, I thought I’d offer up a little content from Houston – a peek at Odd and the Frost Giants rehearsals as we approach our May 3 opening. Or, more accurately, a peek at a photo shoot we did for the Free Press Houston last night before working on the first
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Time to play #marygoround again, although this trip doesn’t involve any flight. I’m biking to the train station and taking Amtrak up to Seattle for Norwescon. I look forward to seeing you there.
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I'm heading over to the Kennedy school with @KayKenyon for the @SFWA PNW Reading Series. (tonight at 7pm) #
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