Review: The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club
The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
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Memorial Day
When I was a child, #MemorialDay meant the start of summer. Now I'm an adult and it means so much more to me because I know people who died in service to our country, fighting to protect our nation. Take a moment this holiday to reflect on the true meaning of Memorial Day. Remember that the freedoms we enjoy this weekend, and all year long, to swim, to gather, to have outdoor concerts, to hike in the national parks, came at a cost. At the start of summer we should always recall those who gave their lives, the "last full measure of devotion" to keep us free.
Review: The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes
The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Review: Wake Me Most Wickedly
Wake Me Most Wickedly by Felicia Grossman My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Review: Marry Me by Midnight
Marry Me by Midnight by Felicia Grossman My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Review: A Grave Robbery
A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Review: The Housemaid's Secret
The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Review: The Lily of Ludgate Hill
The Lily of Ludgate Hill by Mimi Matthews My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Review: What Feasts at Night
What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Review: A Gentleman in Moscow
A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Review: The Price You Pay
The Price You Pay by Nick Petrie My rating: 4 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Review: Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect
Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
Boskone 61, or "How I Spent My Winter Vacation"
I just realized I was having such a good time at #Boskone61 that I forgot to take pictures! Ah well, you'll have to use your imaginations. I'd missed most of last year's conference as a family emergency called me home, but this year all worked out well. My flights were on-time, the taxi line was short, and best of all, the weather cooperated. No snow or rain, and daily temps in the upper 40sF and evenings in the 30s meant we could comfortably walk to supper. I could even take a brisk walk out of the Westin Seaport now and then. I arrived too late in the day on Friday to be put on panels, but I did get to Registration to pick up my credentials, including the information for my panel, Crossing Genres. I also saw lots of friends and acquaintances I only see at science fiction conventions. We've all aged in the 20+ years since I started attending Boskone, but we still love to hang out and party (albeit not all night--at least not some of us.) It was also a mask-mandatory e...
Review: Butcher & Blackbird
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver My rating: 5 of 5 stars View all my reviews
MY BOSKONE 61 SCHEDULE
It's almost February, which means I'm looking forward to flying up to the frozen north (no, really!) and seeing friends and fans at Boskone 61 , the longest running science fiction and fantasy convention in New England. I'm on one panel, but I'll be moderating this year and it looks like a good one, combining my interests as a romance author, a science fiction and fantasy fan, and as Membership Director of Regency Fiction Writers : CROSSING GENRES: Some writers stick to their guns, others cross genres or even combine them, resulting in sub-genres such as urban fantasy and "weird west." Why do some writers do that? What are the benefits and pitfalls? Other listed panelists are Michael Swanwick, Lawrence Raphael Brothers, Delia Sherman, Dana Cameron, and WBJ Williams. I look forward to a lively discussion! For more information on attending Boskone, click on the link. If you've never been to a science fiction or fantasy convention, this one is large enough t...