Want to hear me talk in depth about Of Noble Family? AND you can read an excerpt that we talk about on the podcast. We actually talk mostly about the worldbuilding so while there is a spoiler warning, there aren’t many actual plot spoilers. If you haven’t read Mary’s latest novel, Of Noble Family, this […]
Writing Excuses 10.22: Project-in-Depth—Of Noble Family Read More »
In part one of a two-part interview, Brent and Kristi talk with Hugo Award-winning author Mary Robinette Kowal about her efforts to facilitate conversation about fandom with a Hugo supporting membership drive and her interests in the Caribbean, specifically a recent Steampunk Cruise where she often is a guest (interview begins at about 11:30). For part two, which will be episode 302,
Adventures in SciFi Publishing interviewed me for episode 301 Read More »
Yes. I mean 250 words. Contractually required to be that short. Really. Here’s the first paragraph as a teaser. Albina sat crosslegged on the polished reclaimed bamboo floor of her condo, with the SmartMortar gripped between her thighs. Leaning into the motion, she ground the pestle over the corn with soothing clockwise motion. Want to
Beta readers wanted — 250 word short SF story “Grinding Time” Read More »
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
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I wrote this essay in a moving van as we were relocating from Portland to Chicago. It appeared in Smart Pop Book’s Ender’s World which was a series of essays looking at the novel Ender’s Game from different perspectives. Here’s a teaser. In 2005, I was fortunate enough to attend Orson Scott Card’s Literary Boot Camp. I
Examining ENDER’S GAME — The Cost of Breaking the Rules Read More »
Let me start by asking bluntly, and then I’ll give details. My friend Nora and her husband Bob were in a horrific car accident. Horrific. As in, there seems to be an actual miracle involved in the fact that they are alive. This is the link to a fundraiser to help cover their medical expenses beyond what insurance will cover.
While on book tour (you are coming out to see me at Borderlands tonight, if you’re in SF, right?) I finished a short story. It’s 6700 words and I’m on a sort of tight turnaround on it. If you have time to read it tonight, will you drop your name in the comments and I’ll
Beta readers wanted for a fantasy short story, “The Ticking of the Clock.” Read More »
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I’m over on Goodreads answering questions. Because you can mark spoilers, that means you can ask me ANYTHING you want. Anything. I might lie to you, but I’ll answer it. Go to: Goodreads | Mary Robinette Kowal (Author of Shades of Milk and Honey)
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Marie Brennan and I are off on book tour today. Here’s a quick recap of where we are going to be — in full costume, with puppets, dragon bones, and presents. May 6 – Mysterious Galaxy, San Diego, CA – 7:30pm May 7 – Copperfield’s, Petaluma, CA – 7pm May 8-10 – Topsails & Tea,
Book tour begins today! Am I coming to your town? Read More »
Manners are such an amorphous term. They are often equated with etiquette and which fork you are using at the table. But in the Regency, manners had a different and distinct concept, which I find very useful. Manners are an outward expression of your opinion of others. In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy is
Thoughts on manners: Being “reasonable” and being angry Read More »
Yes, I know. I’m doing one of these for my own book BUT there’s this thing I’m super-excited about. It’s the audiobook. So– I narrate all of the Glamourist Histories. The final book in the series is set in Antigua. Aside from Jane and Vincent, and a couple of minor characters, the rest of the people
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Monday & Tuesday – Puppeteer: Sesame Street Wednesday & Thursday – Audiobook narrator: Cherie Priest’s Princess X Friday – Sunday – Author: c2E2 plus launch party for Of Noble Family plus Guest of Honor on the Steampunk Cruise What is not on this list? Sleep.
My three disparate careers, as represented by my schedule this week Read More »
To distract us all from Hugo related discussions, I have a small guessing game for you. I’ve found out who I’m assisting when I’m… having a sunny day next week, on a certain street. So– Who do you think it is?
Want to guess who I’m assisting on the Street next week? Read More »
My mom’s youngest brother passed away this week. Gilbert Lee Jackson was one of those men that was hard to get to know. When he first entered a room, he seemed to fill it, but then he would sit down in a chair and listen. You’d almost forget that he was there, until he laughed.
My uncle Gilbert has passed away Read More »