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Ralan’s Extravaganza
I’ve volunteered in fan organizations a couple of times, and it is a hard job, made harder by freeloaders who feel entitled because of their “special” love for the literature. Being a desperate writer is nothing special either, unless we use our powers to help others in our community. For genre writers such as me,…
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Geeks rule
Thanks to Jason the transfer went over smoothly. Life right now amounts to “Ami is writing.” and “Ami is a hot geek wife.” and “Ami is being a mom.” and “Because Ami is writing, her house is falling apart and company is coming over tomorrow.” You know, the usual. At least Vladimir is going to…
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Moving
We’re switching servers yet again, and I have to admit… I’m scared.
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Mountain Con
I was bummed because I’ve been missing all the con goodness. But at least the fall one is coming up in Utah. So if you live around here, you’ll see me on Saturday at Mountain Con. Some great writing workshops and will meet up with a few fellow writers.
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What’s going on?
A lot! Not enough of it novel, but the novel is making progress. I’m very excited about the method I’m using, and though I’m frustrated to not be racking up the word count, I am developing the story and have physical proof of it. Things nag me, I figure them out and fix them and…
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Ami’s Blog Update success
After much work, Ami’s blog has been updated to use WordPress 2.5! Many thanks go to Jason Buchanan, of Geekatplay. This means, that comments are now working! And I’ve already gotten one that I promptly deleted. It looks wierd and cool here in Admin land, like a new paint job or haircut that I have…
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Writing, to do list, and training
Well, I guess we’re in a bit of a blog drought here. Usually inevitable with huge inputs of information coupled with creative outputs. I’ve been thinking heavily about the Fiction Fridays. I’ve been advised they’re a good idea, but since going to Dave’s novel workshop I am in the process of giving my world such an overhaul that…
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Dave Wolverton’s Novel workshop day 1
First of all, I understand that comments people are trying to post aren’t showing up, and this started happening when we changed servers. Second of all, here I am in a quiet room and no kids are going to interrupt me. I am because I have a lot of hours to just write.  But I feel a bit…
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Fundamental creation
Michael Heller will be awarded the Templeton prize, which is given for “progress towards research or discoveries about spiritual realities”, for his life’s work pursuing the ultimate cause. Reading his statement at the announcement of the prize, I find a kindred spirit: “…I am interested in too many things. Amongst my numerous fascinations, two have most…
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Coming soon
Deep deep apologies for the lack of a Fiction Friday yesterday. I got caught up in the cleaning job and didn’t realize until my head hit the pillow after midnight that I had, after all, neglected the Fiction Friday. I have just done a bit of world building to understand what will go on in the conversation…