Some of this post is duplicated from a post at my Morrigan McBride Substack, but it’s been almost a month since I posted that, and I have a few more thoughts as time goes on. On December 18, 2025, I had to say goodbye to my soul cat, Eustace Clarence …
Every year I participate in Rhonda Parrish’s Giftmas fundraiser, which she organizes to help people who need a little help at this time of year. This year we’re once again supporting Edmonton’s Food Bank. Our goal this year is $1,500 which, because the Food Bank harnesses the power of connections …
I’m in the middle of the last book of my epic fantasy Storms in Amethir series, and… I’m stuck. There’s a lot going on in this book, and a lot of story threads to tie up and character arcs to complete. I’ve been stalled for a couple of months. I …
I’m finally here to share the cover of Witchery’s End with you! The art is once again by the amazing Nicole Cardiff. I gave her some character and setting descriptions and a general outline of some plot points, and she came up with something even more beautiful and thrilling than …
This is the text of a talk I gave several years ago at the Montgomery County (Indiana) Genealogy Society. My love of writing comes in a direct line from my maternal grandmother, who modeled butt-in-chair for me at a very early age. She spent her entire life doing research on …
If you like A Song of Storm and Shadow, you’ll love the Fantasy Beach Reads Fest! Fantasy Beach Reads Fest (June 3-30, 2025) The portal has opened—enter the secret realm where the ocean whispers forgotten tales and shimmering shores hide enchanted wonders. Explore a handpicked selection of fantasy beach reads, …
A line in the official bio I use for author events says, “She owns way more movie scores and fountain pens than she can actually afford,” and that’s not an exaggeration. I have an Excel spreadsheet listing all of my fountain pens and the amount of money I spent on …
You may already know that I went through a period of burnout from around 2019 to 2023. You may also know the backstory of my Storms in Amethir series. Today I want to revisit that a little as prelude to explaining how and why things are changing with the Storms in …
Today’s post is about HB90, productivity, and writing. But first, a little context. For the past year and a half, my day-job title has been Editorial Assistant and Project Manager. My job has involved writing and editing news articles, feature articles, and other copy. But the larger part of my …
I started doing yoga in late January, and I love it. It’s had a big impact on my flexibility and mental health, and I haven’t had much trouble with my sciatica in the time I’ve been practicing. What I didn’t expect was that it would impact how I wrote Shroudling. …
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