growing a set

I’m Notte a Hack

August 21, 2010
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So one of my favorite authors, Lilith Saintcrow, was called a hack. Why? Because she expects to get paid for the hours of work she puts in. Her response – The Hack Manifesto – is brilliant, and something I whole-heartedly endorse. You owe it to yourself to read it.

So I’ve been thinking lately in strange ways. (more…)

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Back in the Saddle, Cowboy

July 7, 2010
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There were wonderful things this month. We got a kitty. Celebrated my fourth anniversary. Got a fabulous new haircut.

The not-so-wonderful-things?

1. Family crisis.

2. Financial problems.

3. Health issues.

4. Absolute silence re: my inbox from the literary world. (Call me crazy, but I think three months of silence on a query is a “no.”)

5. Confrontation about my lack of confidence.

Wait, what? [Click to read more.]

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New Hair, New Day

July 2, 2010
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This Independence Day is important for a number of reasons, both historical and personal. I may not be at leisure to say why, so I’ll do this instead:

Time for some new hair. Photos! Click to read more.

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