Don’t Judge A Book By Its Genre
Have you heard this one? A witch and a vampire walk into a bar and have a drink. They fall in love, but are forbidden to have a relationship. A conflict ensues and they spend the next three books trying to overcome prejudice, political malice, and murderous behavior. How would you describe that book to […]
Introducing the Mocking Jay Awards
Last year ended with mixed reviews regarding the number and quality of female role models in popular entertainment. With the exception of “Heat,” summer movies were a zero-sum game, with few women even making into the picture. Music was dominated by Miley Cyrus’ bizarre and overtly sexualized antics, and over in publishing, books with one word […]
An interview with Evette on her childhood poetry and inspiration
As one of the few women working in politics and public affairs in San Francisco and the region, I’ve often longed for a confidant to discuss some of the more unpleasant things that have happened in the course of doing my work. That desire sent me off to write a play about a consultant who suddenly sees an ancient female warrior appear as her invisible mentor.
Try this at home: Reflecting on my first year as a self-published writer
Not long after I became a self-published novelist, I sent out a tweet promising that I would “try never to make the same mistake twice.” If you count the fact that I often miss my target to tweet daily (oh, the irony) to keep up my social-media presence, then I have made many of […]
Dammit, Jim! Women Want to Have Adventures Too
Summer movies are upon us, and with their arrival comes the unfortunate role of women in blockbusters. Female characters are once again relegated to simpering on the sidelines or stuffing themselves into small bathing suits (or cat suits) to enjoy sexual innuendo and banter, while the men go off to save civilization.
Get thee to the library
I’m happy to report that for those of you who missed my launch party, but were curious about Woman King, I’ll be giving a reading at the San Francisco Public Library on June 5. While there, I will also discuss some of the lessons I’ve learned from my year-long quest to self-publish. No big surprise […]
Now available via Amazon, Smashwords
I am delighted to announce that WOMAN KING is now available for sale on Amazon.com and Smashwords.com. Thank you to everybody who showed your support at the book’s May 9 launch party in San Francisco. Many copies were sold there, but here’s how you can get yours.
More Music: The Three Blind Mice and their playlist
Recently, I posted a list of some of the music that inspired me while I was writing “Woman King.” What I forgot to do, however, was to share what a sample set would look like for William’s band.
Many faces of Golden Gate Park
The motivation for writing a story can come from just about anywhere. For me, Golden Gate Park is a major source of inspiration, sometimes bathed in sunlight, sometimes drenched in fog drizzle.
WOMAN KING breaks Top 20 on serial fiction website
Since its debut with JukePop Serials, a website devoted to emerging authors of fiction, “Woman King” has been voted one of the top stories on the site. Thank you to all the readers who read and voted for it! If you’d like to read the first 20 chapters of Woman King, here’s your chance! […]