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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Monthly newsletter archive

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Over at my newsletter, Deadmedia, I share monthly peeks behind the scenes, updates, and thoughts on creativity. I make most of my posts public - Click here for the public post archive. If you'd like to join Deadmedia, you'll get all of the above and a free fantasy short story…

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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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