I got back a few days ago from GCLS in New Orleans and wrote all about it over at Women & Words. One of the most memorable moments for me was when Dorothy Allison, author of Bastard Out of Carolina and other works, said during her keynote speech: My daddy was a son of a … Continue reading What I Learned This Summer
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Stevie Nicks Is the Key
Once again, I'm faced with the coincidence question. So, there was this night bird that took residence in my neighborhood. Specifically, in the tree around the block, directly behind my house. As soon as the sun went down, this little bastard would come out and start a symphony that would last all night long. As … Continue reading Stevie Nicks Is the Key
From The “It’s Freaking Me Out, Man” File
Recently, I began talking about freaky occurrences and the idea that everything happens for a reason (or not, depending on your point of view). Sometimes things happen that are so freaky that even the most stalwart person has to wonder, what does it mean? For instance, in THIS BLOG , I talked about an incident … Continue reading From The “It’s Freaking Me Out, Man” File
From the “Are You Kidding” File
I read several blogs that cater to chefs, food writers, and foodies. One post I read recently was a Q&A with a culinary R&D specialist at a large company, where she tests new products and develops and tests recipes for the company’s cookbooks and website. Before I continue, let me give you a quick back … Continue reading From the “Are You Kidding” File
Self-Eval, Part 2
This is my second entry in blogging about editing my life for my parents. This blog comes at an appropriate time because this past Monday was the Lambda Literary Awards ceremony. My co-editor, Andi Marquette, and I were finalists for our book All You Can Eat in the erotica category. We didn’t win, but being … Continue reading Self-Eval, Part 2
Editing My Life
My therapist gave me the optional homework of keeping a journal about how it makes me feel that I’m not out to my parents. I’m using this blog—at least for the next couple of entries—as a journal. I’ll understand if you don’t want to read on, but I hope you’ll rejoin me when I’ve worked … Continue reading Editing My Life
Green-Eyed Monster Is a Bitch
Some of you already know—and for those of you who don’t know—I write a weekly blog over at Women & Words. Back in February, I wrote about how my frustration over not being able to succeed in selling a certain nonfiction project led me to hate someone. This someone has nothing to do with my … Continue reading Green-Eyed Monster Is a Bitch
Lambda Literary Awards Finalist Reading
I am so excited to announce that my co-editor/co-consipirator, Andi Marquette, and I will be participating in the Lambda Literary Award Finalist reading in New York on April 24. It will take place at the Leslie Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Andi and I were so pleased … Continue reading Lambda Literary Awards Finalist Reading
Joy and Sorrow, Together and Apart
Have you ever won anything? A sports trophy? A medal? A commendation for a job well done? A prize for the most cookies, cars, or houses sold? Have you ever won even a runner-up position in a competition? If you’re a writer, have you won something for your writing? Not me. Ever. For anything. Not … Continue reading Joy and Sorrow, Together and Apart
Only 5 months Until Con
Lord have mercy, it’s already March. I just don’t know where February went. I've heard so many people have said the same thing. I think part of the problem is the weather. We’ve all been so slogged down with just getting through the horribleness and just getting through each day that we didn’t notice the … Continue reading Only 5 months Until Con
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