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Though I have many interests, writing speculative fiction is my current focus. Until recently, I spent most of my creative energy doing artwork. I also love being out in the natural world. With my husband, I manage several preserves of wild Florida habitat.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Recent distractions

Over the last few months, various events have arisen to claim my time, so I haven't been focused on writing. Recently, for example, my dog was bitten by a rattlesnake. After two nights in an emergency care clinic and two treatments with anti-venin, he's fully recovered. It's great to see him happy again.

I'm ready to get back to writing, barring more distractions. And, I think, it's time to do that last (yeah, sure) rewrite of my novel.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

New story up in July

"The Melting of 92A" is now online at Aurora Wolf Literary Journal of Science Fiction and Fantasy. This tale is science fiction, suitable for a wide audience, including younger readers. I believe it will be coming out in the magazine's print anthology sometime this fall. 

My digital artwork "Generation" is now in a state-wide show at the Alliance for the Arts in Ft. Myers, Florida (through August 6). I love using images of water in my work. This piece uses photos of my swamp, areas where the soil meets the water, which is reflecting the sky. I've incorporated drawings and other elements to create a representation of the process of life generating life. Several studies suggest we may not have evolved in the ocean afterall. There's reason to believe life may have begun instead in warm, freshwater ponds (ScienceNews). You can see "Generation" by following on the link above for my artwork page, or click here and scroll down (click the image to enlarge it).   

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Story in Bards and Sages Quarterly

My story, "A Fair Exchange," is now in print. If you click on Bards and Sages Quarterly, you can see how to order the issue. This is a print magazine, available through amazon.com. It is also available for kindle and for download as a pdf.  

Sunday, April 3, 2011

Story available at 10Flash Quarterly

My story, "With Gleaming Blades," is now online at 10Flash. Click the title to read it. The April issue has some great stories to check out.

Monday, January 24, 2011

New story available in April

"With Gleaming Blades" will appear in the April issue of 10Flash Quarterly. It sprang from a joke I made, kidding around with someone who loves swords. All stories in the April issue are written around this prompt--Not with that, you don't! This one is fantasy.