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The Value of Creative Work (A Rant in Blog Form)

I was actually going to write about something else today--what with you guys being on Patreon and supporting me, then clearly you're a big fan of putting your money where your heart is in regards to the art that you love.

But I'm at work, and there's this customer who comes in almost every week and whenever I see him my blood ...

You Make Me Feel So Young

New story! I wanted to post something a little more spooky than what I've been posting since it's October and all, so I thought perhaps you guys might enjoy a new story starring Sam. I'll post a new installment of MMHAA as soon as I can.

Hope you guys enjoy it!

Books You Should Put in Your Face

I thought I'd concentrate on graphic novels this go round because COMICS ARE AMAZING and you should read more of them.

It was my birthday a few weeks ago and as a present to myself I finally bought volume one of Giants Days. Then I bought volume two and consumed them both within 24 hours.

There's lots to love about this ...

Make My Heart An Arrow Part 2

Let me know if you guys have any issues reading this installment! 

Books You Should Put in Your Face

So I'm going to write book rec posts occasionally and I will always make these posts public because, well, because I want you guys to read these books.  Today I'm going to talk about three titles.

First up is Jackaby, which I just now finally finished. I had started reading it ages ago and then my kid absconded with my co...

So Many Books...

I know what you're thinking--Lish, why are we looking at a picture of beat up bookshelves? 1) Because books are neat and 2) I'll explain.

This is the employee lounge at my local indie bookstore (and my current day job) Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, WA. And those books are all ARCs (Or Galleys or AREs as they are now s...

Make My Heart an Arrow Part 1

So I divided the first story into two parts. I didn't do this to be a jerk or anything, but because the story I had in mind just kept...going. And as I hit page 20 I realized that it wasn't going to stop soon. So I had two choices--deliver a very large story late, or post it in bits. I decided to go with bits. I promise I won't ...

Blog or Vlog topic!

Hello, team! Thanks again for your support. Cash money in our capitalistic society is great, but honestly it's also just nice to see support from my community. You guys are the best! Okay, so the majority of you have picked options that include a blog or vlog--I'll pick whichever option fits the topic best. I thought I'd check i...

Tidbit for Story #1!

I thought I'd share a little tidbit from the draft (unedited) of the first story. Reminder that first payment goes out of your account tomorrow and the story will be posted by the 15th. I'm so excited about this, guys! Thanks for being my supporters.

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A thick padlock stood between me and the kennel. Of course, I...

Hey Team! I'm putting a free story up here. PLEASE READ MY POST BEFORE YOU JUMP INTO IT. 

First-why is this one up for all? Partially because I wanted to do a test run on how things work before I put up posts just for Patrons. I wanted to see how things look and if there were any issues.

Second-this isn't a new stor...

Heads Will Roll

http://www.tor.com/2012/11/28/heads-will-roll/

Hi, Team!

I should have a free little surprise for patrons soon, depending on whether or not we can get our internet functioning again at home. (They sent us a new router, failing to menti...