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A cut out of the cover for The Dead Take the A Train that reads "The A Train" in front of a demon mouth.

What I'm Reading: The Dead Take the A Train

This is not an unbiased review in that I'm a huge fan of Cassandra Khaw. This novel fit neatly into their body of work. The Dead Take the A Train was jointly written by Khaw and Richard Kadrey. If you don't enjoy gore and viscera, this

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Project Management for Writing: Breaking It Down

A writing project is a set of tasks waiting to be completed. One of the most helpful tools I have in my writing toolbox is knowing how to break down any project and then estimate the amount of effort it will take to complete each task.

"99 Fleeting Fantasies" in gilt text over a green background with gnomes, tomes, and other fantasy-related icons.

Book Release: 99 Fleeting Fantasies

99 Fleeting Fantasies is coming out February 15th, and I'm floored to be in a collection with some of my favorite authors, including Seanan McGuire, Premee Mohamed, and Cat Rambo.

Cover of The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi, with a city in the background, washed in shades of brown.

What I'm Reading: The Lies of the Ajungo

I received The Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose Utomi in my book bag at World Fantasy last year, and what a gift. This slim novella was a beautiful, moving story.

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Writing as Play

Writing can be a form of play. It can be a form of rest.

New Wisconsin Writer's Retreat

New Wisconsin Writer's Retreat

For the past few year's, I've been attending Karen Hering's writing retreats at The Christine Center exclusively. I've loved them, they are a good setting for writers of all types; they're very open to hobbyists and professional writers alike, and

What I'm Reading: The Water Outlaws

What I'm Reading: The Water Outlaws

I'd heard a lot of good things about The Water Outlaws, by S. L. Huang. It was the last book I started in 2023 and the first book I finished in 2024. I'm not always the biggest fan of action-packed books, but Huang manages to