Notes from the Workshop
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Read more: the definition of irony:
the definition of irony:
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been scoffing at all the news reports claiming “The price of gas is nearing $4.00 a gallon!” mostly because I’d already been paying well over $4.00/gallon for diesel. In fact, just two weeks ago, the price of diesel in my area went up to $5.02/gallon. Am I pissed? Of…
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Read more: a little friday fiction
a little friday fiction
I haven’t done this in a while – and since I did remember to apply underarm deoderant this morning, I’m feeling generous 🙂 Here’s a snippet of my novel Keeper, now available in paperback and pdf from Trunk Novels. If you like it, feel free to read more at the Trunk Novels website. Really like…
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Read more: did she, or didn’t she?
did she, or didn’t she?
Ever have one of those days – the kind where you can’t remember if you did something or not? I’m sitting here wondering if I remembered to put on deoderant or not. It’s one of those routine things that you do religiously without any real conscious thought. Something you do in the morning, when you’re…
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Read more: a remapping we will go
a remapping we will go
So it’s been quiet here for a few days mostly because 1) I’ve been busy, and 2) I’ve been REALLY REALLY BUSY! Computers are such a love/hate issue. Last week, the people in charge of our networking system at work decided to switch things up a bit – justifying their paychecks maybe, I dunno. What…
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Read more: the truth ain’t out there
the truth ain’t out there
So, I happen to live directly across an inlet from a massive naval base – it’s where my Father worked all of my life, and where my brother-in-law works now. I grew up here, and with the exception of 10 years spent living and working in downtown Seattle, I’ve been in this town all my…
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Read more: it’s alive!
it’s alive!
Well, not literally, it’s not. But Literarily speaking, it is. The Trunk Novels webpage and blog are now Live and running, so hop on over there, check out my interview, read a few chapters, maybe even buy a paperback. Then come back every month to read a new author’s interview, and novel, short story or…
Chainmaille as Modern Armor: Why We Wear What Makes Us Feel Strong
There’s a reason we reach for certain pieces when we need to feel grounded, brave, or a little more ourselves. Jewelry has always been more than decoration. It’s a signal, a story, a shield. And for many of us, Chainmaille is the closest thing we have to modern armor. We don’t expect battle, but we…
Bold is Beautiful. Wearing a Statement Necklace with Ease.
This Byzantine chainmaille necklace—three lush shades of green, held together with larger silver rings—might seem bold at first glance. It’s intricate, significant, unapologetically present. And yet, on her, it doesn’t overwhelm. It enhances. There’s a quiet confidence in choosing a piece that others might call “too big.” But what does that even mean? Too bold…
Chainmaille in the Steampunk World
We’ve been told more than once that “chainmaille has no place in the Steampunk realm.” That line usually comes right after Steampunk cosplayers encourage us to apply. They love our work. It comes right before the event organizers reject us. We’ve heard similar things from Renaissance Fairs, too. Our colors aren’t “period enough,” our booth…
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The Velvet Zebra 