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Radio and New Anthology

The radio interview went well.  Once I start going I am usually fine.  If you want to listen to the interview, it will be up for two weeks at the archive.  I was on roughly at 8:15PM on Sunday, May … Continue reading

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I’ll be on the radio tomorrow

If you are so inclined to listen: www.kunm.org There is a “Listen Live” button at the top left if you are from out of state.  I will be on at 8PM on Sunday Mountain Time.  I will be speaking with … Continue reading

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Here it is… Bread Loaf Rejection #3

This is a rejection for the Work-Study in Fiction.  I did not apply for a regular spot, though I am curious as to whether I would have even been accepted that way either. But it seems dishonest to apply for … Continue reading

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A Challenge

I’ve taken some time away from the novel.  It’s like having a relationship.  Sometimes you need a break. My goal is to finish the novel, work to death on revision, and then see what happens.  I can’t whine and complain … Continue reading

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No, No, and No… and a Decision

I know it’s been two months, but I have a baby.  That makes it hard.  I’ve been lucky if I get 15 minutes a day to write. No from the Deming Memorial Fund, I did not get a grant from … Continue reading

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The Nose

Last Sunday I participated in Dimestories’ Third Annual Showcase event at Bookworks, the local independent bookseller in Albuquerque where I’ll be doing my launch.  It’s a tiny space, and it was packed (standing room only).  I read “A Binturong Named … Continue reading

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The clock is ticking…

I have a measly 4 1/2 weeks until my first reading.  Yikes!  The slideshow’s been assembled, but I haven’t had much time to do a read-through.  I felt so much more prepared with readings for my novel.  This time around … Continue reading

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My son’s reading!

My oldest Sathya just turned four.  And he is reading already. This morning he read a story about Ned and his tan cat that likes to eat ham.  I’d like to think it’s because I infused him with a love … Continue reading

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Getting a Less-Than-Awesome Publishers Weekly Review

With my second book (Dysfunction), I have received my first ever real Publishers Weekly Review.  It is not pretty.  It’s like receiving a back-handed comment– with every little bit of praise comes a sharp dagger of criticism.  My favorite was … Continue reading

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The Next Big Thing – What I’m Working On NOW

Cynthia Reeser, writer and publisher of Aqueous Books (which just published my short story collection, Dysfunction), was kind enough to invite me to participate in the Next Big Thing blog post where writers tag you to write about your current … Continue reading

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