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Activism and An Excerpt with the Scribbler

4/27/2021

The South Branch Scribbler was kind enough to host me this week, to discuss the upcoming book, Heretics, in my sci-fi series, my work in activism, and the incredible process of getting a book on the Moon!
Plus a never-before-seen excerpt of Heretics!

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Nel on TV? Yes Please!

4/23/2021

Last weekend amidst the wild snowstorm we got hit with up here, I got to chat with the awesome Caramel Lucas of the "Keeping It Real" podcast! We touched on the type of magic I weave into my fantasy books, what gets me up in the morning (besides my awesome dog, Rory, of course!), and talked about my snarky lesbian archaeologist becoming a TV show (c'mon Netflix!)

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House of Mystery on HERETICS

4/17/2021

So thrilled to chat with the fantastic team over at The House of Mystery Radio Show about my thoughts on honesty in fiction, what I mean when I say "Queer," and some peeks at what's coming for Nel in Heretics.

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Hopeful Futures with the SNARC Comic Team

4/13/2021

I spoke with some of the incredible people behind the SNARC comic: Dr. Bruce Olav Solheim and Gary and Laura Dumm. The team discusses their history in comics, the process behind creating SNARC and what drew each of them to the naive alien who comes to Earth as a vanguard of an invasion.

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a testament to the possibilities of the fantasy genre

4/12/2021

So honored that - Aurealis Magazine chose to discuss Blood and Mercy in their 139th issue! This book was one of the hardest to write, and so rewarding to finally complete.

"The series excels in using allegory to mirror contemporary issues and explore them in a unique, thoughtful manner. Frustration, hope and the transformative power of righteous fury ooze from the pages leading to the finale, and it’s cathartic to see how much of the societal commentary ends on an optimistic note...The underlying optimism of the series, balanced with unflinching realism regarding the difficulty of change at personal and systemic levels, is a testament to the possibilities of the fantasy genre—and a worthy read for our times."

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Dreadfully Comforting: Finding Solace in Horror

4/10/2021

I joined the amazing people over at The Horror Tree to share my article Dreadfully Comforting: Finding Solace in Horror. I discuss why I find the Horror Genre Comforting!

"This past year has been my horror homecoming. I took a deep dive into Hannibal and The Haunting of Bly Manor; in my reading, even when I turned to romance, the pieces I picked up had thorns, darkness, and deceit. The bodies piling up in the news tumbled into my writing. Many of the guests I’ve spoken with on my podcast in these grief- and panic-ridden times have expressed the same thing. Art–particularly fantasy and science fiction–is typically seen as escapism. So why, when we tear ourselves away from doomscrolling through horrifying headlines, do we descend into a different darkness?"

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Reader's Entertainment HERETICS Sneak Peek

4/9/2021

I stopped by Readers Entertainment to share a sneak peek at what's coming in HERETICS! Thanks so much to the RE team for taking the time to talk, and of course to @mikkelsonmickey for setting this up!

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Interview With Top Shelf Magazine

4/8/2021

I joined Top Shelf Magazine to discuss how I got my storytelling start, the messages in my Stars Edge Universe, and what makes complex Dr. Bently tick! Thanks to Jenna Greene for such a fantastic interview and to Mickey at Create Edge for setting this lovely opportunity up!

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