Hello there! It's time for my awards eligibility post for the year! No new poems published this year, but I did have several new translations, a science fiction/horror story of my own, and a nonfiction essay come out. It has been a particularly difficult year for me, and seeing each of these pieces published gave … Continue reading 2025 Awards Eligibility Post
My Flights of Foundry Schedule! (2025)
Flights of Foundry is upon us - it starts in just under 2 hours!!! For those who don't know Flights of Foundry is one of my all-time favorite conventions for creatives, featuring online programming for 3 days straight for writers, translators, artists, and more! Flights of Foundry is run by Dream Foundry, a nonprofit dedicated … Continue reading My Flights of Foundry Schedule! (2025)
Advice on Publishing Translations
It is truly thrilling to see more and more short fiction publishers accepting translations as publishers work to diversify the publishing industry. That said, I've encountered or observed a few hiccups along the way that can cause headaches for editors, translators, and authors alike, so I'd like to share my advice regarding some common problems. … Continue reading Advice on Publishing Translations
My Balticon Schedule (2024)
Let's try this again... and keep your fingers crossed that I don't get sick again until next month. Held from 24–27 May 2024 both in-person (in Baltimore) and virtually (online), Balticon is on its 58th year! I'll be on 10 panels (moderating 4 of them) this year from Friday through Sunday. Don't forget to register … Continue reading My Balticon Schedule (2024)
[UPDATED] My RavenCon Schedule (2024)
UPDATE: Unfortunately, I have come down with flu-like/COVID-like symptoms, and will be staying home instead of spreading whatever this illness is further. 😦 ORIGINAL POST: It's time for my first con appearance of the year! I'll be at my first RavenCon this weekend in Richmond, Virginia, which runs from Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April … Continue reading [UPDATED] My RavenCon Schedule (2024)
How to Evaluate Your Story Like an Editor!
Last week, I wrote a blog post for Quasar Editing as part of a series on what the editorial team at The Dread Machine looks for as we review submissions. I'm Acquiring Editor for The Dread Machine—aka, middle management. I talk about what I do when submissions come in, and about how I read and … Continue reading How to Evaluate Your Story Like an Editor!
Coming soon: A new short story!!!!
In VERY exciting news, I have a new story sale to announce! The wonderful team over at a new place called The Dread Machine has picked up my story "Mother's Love" (aka the blood squid story)!!! The Dread Machine launches on 31 October 2020 + publishes original and shared world fiction + does podcasty things. … Continue reading Coming soon: A new short story!!!!
My Balticon 54 Panels
My first time as a panelist at a convention approaches! Balticon 54 will be online this year, and it is this coming weekend, 22-25 May 2020! Panels will be held and streamed entirely online via Zoom, Discord, Youtube, Twitch, and Second Life (I didn't realize anyone still used SL!). I love Balticon, and I'm very … Continue reading My Balticon 54 Panels
Con Notes: Diversity & Class Systems in Fantasy (NYCC/BookCon 2016)
My con notes are a mix of direct quotes and paraphrasing of key ideas the panelists and/or audience discussed, particularly regarding writing advice and recommended reading lists. This is not meant to be a verbatim transcription of the panel, but rather a summary of key points and takeaways that are attributed where possible. The following … Continue reading Con Notes: Diversity & Class Systems in Fantasy (NYCC/BookCon 2016)
Con Notes: Literary Agents (Balticon 2014)
My con notes are a mix of direct quotes and paraphrasing of key ideas the panelists and/or audience discussed, particularly regarding writing advice and recommended reading lists. This is not meant to be a verbatim transcription of the panel, but rather a summary of key points and takeaways that are attributed where possible. The following … Continue reading Con Notes: Literary Agents (Balticon 2014)
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