Historical inspiration for my fantasy novel: foreign rule in Finland & the Philippines

Why do I write historically-inspired SF/F set in societies that disregard personal autonomy? I admit, when I first noticed it I got a little concerned.⁠ Shouldn’t I be writing about dragons or something lighthearted and fun? ⁠ Then I took a step back and looked at the broad strokes history…

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Event alert! “Creating Time and Space to Write” workshop at the Word on the Street

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Join Farah Heron, Rebecca Mardon, and me at the Word on the Street's "Creating Time and Space to Write" free (!) virtual workshop. We'll share how we manage creative projects alongside children, households, day jobs, and more. You'll learn tips, tricks, rituals, and mindsets to help you make time and…

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Get a free fantasy short story!

Something exciting in the world of my newsletter: a free fantasy short story as a thank-you gift for subscribers! ⁠Stone Grown is set in the greater world of my latest fantasy novel Seeker of the Lost Song and its sequel-in-progress. It’s historically-inspired, character-driven, and draws on Finnish and Filipino folklore…

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