Today I saw this little dead bird on the sidewalk, and I tried very hard not to think that it Meant something. When you’re in the business of imagining things, it’s easy to develop everyday conspiracy theories. See signs and portents. Be very superstitious. Sometimes, in fact, you use magical thinking to psych yourself up. [...]
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If you saw Amber Keyser and her Angel Punk colleagues’ talk on transmedia at Kidlitcon — and even if you didn’t — I commend to your attention The Art of Immersion: how the digital generation is remaking Hollywood, Madison Avenue and the way we tell stories by Frank Rose. If you’re not sure the book is [...]
I am still catching up from the fabulously-organized Kidlitcon. I was proud to share the podium (actually there was no podium, we were just in some chairs and we passed the mic around so it was less formal and thus better) during the Diversity panel with Sarah Stevenson, Justina Chen, and Brent Hartinger, and our [...]
Perhaps you’ve seen the post on Publishers Weekly, “Authors Say Agents Try to “Straighten” Gay Characters in YA.” If you haven’t, go read it. It says many important things, including this: “Forcing all major characters in YA novels into a straight white mold is a widespread, systemic problem which requires long-term, consistent action.” Acknowledging the problem is crucial. [...]
1. I am in Girl Meets Boy, which is totally preorderable! Randy Powell and I collaborated on a story called “Launchpad to Neptune.” 2. I have signed up for the JoNoWriMo + 1.5 writing challenge, because I am looking for any and all ways to make the work in progress, you know, progress. Also because Jo is awesome. [...]
This thing, people, it is genius. I am using it for devices and their accoutrements and also a toothbrush, because what? you never know when you might suddenly need to brush your teeth, right? It is basically like having a bunch of super sturdy rubber bands mounted on a stiff board, except more fabric-y. You [...]
1. Confession Several times over the past few years, I’ve heard about writers — some of whom are my friends — going on extended writing retreats, being extremely productive, and generally feeling renewed, inspired, etc. I myself have been very lucky to be able to attend the annual BG Literary retreats. But as amazing as [...]
I could also call this post Things and Stuff, or Open Tabs. Sighted on last night’s walk: This conversation between Vanessa Veselka and Kate Bernheimer is fascinating. I just finished Veselka’s Zazen, which I loved. It reminded me a little — not in the voice, but in something about the setting and mood — of [...]
“I’ve noticed your progress,” said the nice woman at the gym this morning. “Thank you so much!” I managed to reply, though I’d just been contemplating how slow my progress was. My squat sets had seemed much, much harder, even though I’d done them inside the squat cage instead of with free weights the way [...]
No, seriously. Stuffed animals, as in animals that are stuffed. I am in a place where taxidermy is a primary theme of the decor. This is also part of the decor: Indeed. Despite the alarming preponderance of taxidermy, it is an inspirational place because of the company. I’m at the BG Literary annual client retreat. [...]
