In my new novel Buried Bones, an important scene occurs at a rodeo. That scene was inspired by my first visit to a rodeo. Last July, I got to go to the St. Paul Rodeo. It’s a really big one, and it occurs on the 4th of July. I’ve lived most of my life in …
Congratulations to KimberlyFDR and Sherry, who were randomly chosen as winners in my HAHAT giveaway! I’ve email you both, but please contact me if you didn’t receive the email. And thanks to all of you for stopping by and commenting!!
My newest novel Buried Bones releases today! It’s the sequel to Good Bones, and as in the first book, much of the action takes place on a farm in Oregon. Dylan’s farm is imaginary. But it was inspired by a very real place: the farm my brother and sister-in-law own in Oregon. The real place …
I think the moment when I first felt like a Genuine Author was the first time someone asked me, “Where do you get your ideas?” From what I gather, authors get asked this a lot. It’s kind of a strange question from my viewpoint, because the truth is I get ideas from everywhere. Might be …
Today is the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, and I’m participating in this blog hop. You know the It Gets Better campaign? Well, it does. It has. In the past years, attitudes towards LGBT people have made enormous improvements. We can see this in legislation. More states now include sexual orientation and gender identity …
I am a terrible artist. If you’ve watched the student bloopers movie I posted recently, you saw some drawings done by my daughters. My 10-year-old does a much better job than I could. But now I need something that’s a bit too mature for her, and I’m calling on you for help. I need someone …
Series-ly? Shira Anthony’s Take on Writing the Blue Notes Series Thanks, Kim, for letting me take over your blog today! Even better, thanks for letting me share a bit about the fourth book in my Blue Notes Series of classical music themed gay romances, Prelude, just released by Dreamspinner Press on May 6th. Preludeis Book …
My occult mystery novel, Murderous Requiem, features many different types of magick and divination, so I thought I’d talk briefly today about one that has some grounding in medical science—herbalism. Jeremy and Boywn’s friend Alex is an herbalist who keeps them all supplied with herbal teas and tinctures. She was based upon several people …
It’s the end of the semester again, which means time for student bloopers. I made a video with a few current gems.
May 22 is the day! Buried Bones releases then. You can preorder it now: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3817 You can also preorder The Gig, which will released–for FREE!–the same day: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=3871