This year has been a wild ride for my writing career, and I’ll always remember it as the year that things got serious. Even though there were lots of national and international events that were major downers, a lot of my more limited personal experiences have been very positive. I thought I’d share a few […]
How to Describe Horses in Fiction
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific concepts pervasive in sci-fi or cultural/historical topics relevant to fantasy, with input from a real-world expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Amy McKenna is a biological scientist by training, and […]
Dementia Myths in Fiction
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific or technological concepts pervasive in science fiction — space travel, genetic engineering, artificial intelligence, etc. — with input from an expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert About the expert:Anne M. […]
A Quick And Dirty Guide To Feudal Nobility
This article is part of the Science in Sci-fi, Fact in Fantasy blog series. Each week, we tackle one of the scientific concepts pervasive in sci-fi or cultural/historical topics relevant to fantasy, with input from a real-world expert. Please join the mailing list to be notified every time new content is posted. About the Expert Jerry Quinn is a classical actor and history buff with […]
Aftermath of the Second #SFFpit
Yesterday’s #SFFpit event was a smashing success! I should begin by thanking the people who came out to participate, specifically: The authors who pitched their books. It’s not easy to put your work out there, and you should be proud for participating. The agents and editors who read pitches. We know you have crazy-busy schedules, […]





