I am on the outside of the book wars, and a writer, so my viewpoint is colored by how the debacle is affecting my future. That said, I do have opinions. I always do, even when I can see both sides. (I am, of course, open to new ideas, more info, and open debate!)

Long ago, books were hidebound for a reason - so they would last. But the makers of ( Read more... )

If you want to see a short-short crossover about Jane and Joanne Walker, written by CE Murphy go to http://mizkit.livejournal.com/and scroll down to her DEC 28 post. Tres cool!

Plus, a podcast where the reviewers talk about Skinwalker. I heard it today, and it is *wonderful*!!!!
http://eclectic.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=550277

A BLOOD CROSS review ( Read more... )

It is starting out to be an interesting week, with lots of really nice reviews on Skinwalker. I am excited -- in a nail-biting, hopeful way -- that sales will be generated by the reviews.  I really love this character and want to stay in print with her. (chewing on nails...)

Tomorrow (June 23) I am *all day* at BittenByBooks.Com. Some fans have ( Read more... )

I blogged about writerly stuff today at
www.magicalwords.net

I blogged about SKINWALKER at
www.faithhunter.net
Gave a treat!
Faith

I am home!
My AKA Gwen Hunter won the RT award!!!!!!!! How cool is that! Sleep Softly was the best in its category for 2008! The awaard ceremony was fun and funny and lasted exactly as long as it should have. Whoowhoo!

And...
I missed my mattress, my kitchen, fresh veggies, my pantry (hate to cook with so few condiments and I never take enough in the ( Read more... )

I blogged this morning about beta readers at

www.magicalwords.net

Beta readers--if you get the right ones--can make the difference between a sale or a no sale in today's publishing market.

Also, this Friday, editor Bart Leib will guest blogging.

Bart Leib is Co-owner and Editor of Crossed Genres SF/F magazine. He is also the founder of Genre Challenge ( Read more... )

I am home again after a day on the river and a weekend at the lab. It was really wonderful.  [The river not the lab.  Labs are just stinky, dirty, (no matter how you clean them) windowless, places full of blood, poop, pee and ... well, it's not a fun place, but I love it anyway. I've been called contrary. Wonder why?]

The river was flowing fast and ( Read more... )

WIP is DONE! YIPPEE!!!
(Okay, it's just the first rough, but the hard part is finished.)
Book title is, officially.....(need a drumroll here)

BLOOD CROSS!
Isn't that totally Fab!
So, I'm feeling a little silly and....

To the tune of Row Row Row your boat...

Write, write, write the WIP, words upon the screen,

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, writing's ( Read more... )

To the tune of Rawhide:

Writin writin writin, siting here awritin. Writin writin writin, sorehiney! I'm sitting her awritin, deadline's on horizon, I'm sittin here a writin, sorehiney!

All kidding aside, I have a deadline for BLOOD CROSS, book two in the Jane Yellowrock, Skinwalker series due on Ap. 15. I have been a writing fool, turning out 46 ( Read more... )

I was all excited about the sun out bright and then it went back behind the clouds. 
And I was all excited about tea with Kim today but she had a family emergency and took off for that.
So, I'm feeling all kinda like, *well, poo.* Now what?
I need to clean. Need to change and wash sheets. Need to fold 5 loads of clothes. Not even gonna mention the ( Read more... )