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Publication announcement
I am so very, very happy to announce that the only collaboration between Mark and I, which I finished this past August, will be the cover story for the March/April 2013 issue of F&SF. The story (What the Red Oaks Knew) is based in Arkansas, in a so-small-it's-nearly-non-existent town up in the Ozarks called Red Star. We had brainstormed other ( Read more... ) -
Six Months a Widow
Six months ago at 6:58 Mark called an ambulance because he was having a heart attack. In two minutes, he got up, let out the dog, opened the front door, collapsed by the couch, and died. There isn't a day that passes that I don't think of that.
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April's books
Let's face it, I'm not going to read an entire book tonight. And I really wanted an excuse to use my new icon. So here's April's list. I'm reading a lot more this year, which I guess is no surprise.
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Read books
This was a gift from my son. It was a sticker that was being given out at a graffiti competition he participated in, and he figured (correctly) that it would please me. scarlettina was amused and suggested I turn it into an icon. I have done so. If it amuses you, you can use it too.
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"Beasts" out in Interzone soon
Andrew Cox has just sent me the illustration for my story, "Beasts" which will be out in the June/July issue of Interzone. I'm very pleased with it. He's also assured me that the font will be different for the story in print, this is for the proof of the illustration, which was done by Martin Hanford. I think it's gorgeous.
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Archeology passes the two month point
Their tiny, blind, and kind of adorable. Who knew moles were also archaeologists? This article comes with bonus, obscure Jacobean toast you can use at your next party to amaze your friends and family.
17th century town in New Berwick, Maine. Nice discoveries, and some interesting history.
More on the "Jonah" ossuary in Jerusalem. The quality of ( Read more... ) -
Traveling for the first time all over again
This weekend was spent away on work for the first time since Mark died. It's been two months, and the decision to travel came down to two things: 1) At some point, I'd have to get on a plane again. The longer I put it off, the harder it was going to be; and (pragmatically); 2) we already had one contractor on this project, we would have to find ( Read more... ) -
Mark Bourne Clarion West Scholarship Fund
Here is the link to the scholarship fund in Mark's name. Please let them know if you have a donation item, or a donation. :)
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Accomplishments
The Welsh dragon has a second leg. :)
I've gotten very good at rearranging furniture. I keep doing it. Eventually, it will come to rest. I hope.
Thanks to MD and Amy T for weeding -- especially the ton of peppercress which I've always thought of as a noxious weed (as does everyone else I know) but apparently, like dandelion, it can be eaten! ( Read more... )
