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Not Crafty Enough

Swords or spaceships? It’s a fun thing to ask at passers-by at vendor fairs, we’re finding. It draws people in. Depending their answer, we’ll know whether to talk about Cade and the Last Starship or Madelyn of the Sky. And honestly, it’s fun to see people’s responses. Some people are disgusted. Why would anyone likeContinue reading “Not Crafty Enough”

Books are Crafty, Right?

To our left, a woman sells crocheted purses. Most people are paying attention to her crocheted octopus. It has little octopi stuffed inside of it. It’s honestly one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen. To our right, a man sells gorgeous woodwork. Most if it is religious. He’s very dedicated. Across the aisle, aContinue reading “Books are Crafty, Right?”

The Readerless Book

I just finished writing another book you may never read! This last month, I sat down and wrote a book about me struggling with my depression. It’s a fictionalized autobiography. In other words, me and my emotions are real, but the people around me are not. I didn’t want to villainize anyone or cause hardships.Continue reading “The Readerless Book”

It Never Ends

I got a new book! Okay, yeah, that’s not a surprise to anyone who knows me. I get a lot of new books. Most of the books I purchase, though, are fiction. I dig into stories just because I love them! Some I do purchase and read specifically to grow as a writer. I wantContinue reading “It Never Ends”

I Know What’s Wrong with Me!

I’ve long known I’m not exactly normal in a very specific way. If you read my stuff, you’ll notice I don’t spend a lot of time describing what people look like. I’ll dwell on their relationships or how they move, but their hair color? Eye color? What they’re wearing? Those descriptions just don’t happen aContinue reading “I Know What’s Wrong with Me!”