There’s a lot to be said for the freedom of self-publishing. To have complete creative control over the book-production process—it really does have a great many pros (and a few cons, of course, as with any sort of freedom. There’s definitely a social-contract aspect to publishing.). Lately, though, the thing I’ve appreciated most about being […]
Browsing the archives for the Publishing category
14 Feb 14
In which she admits to being elitist
I think most of what is called “elitist” is a mask for anti-intellectualism — I mean, there is such a thing as excellence. The above is from a 1992 interview with Susan Sontag, the transcript of which I read here. It’s a great interview filled with wonderful reflections on writing and literature and it touches […]
18 Jul 13
Reading habits
I’m not a bibliophile—not, at least, in the purest sense of the word (n., a person who loves or collects books, especially as examples of fine or unusual printing, binding, or the like). I love books, of course, but I don’t treat them like works of art. I love to read them—and when I read […]
17 Jan 13
Calling it what it is
As most of you bookish types probably already know, a couple of weeks ago the Daily Mail ran a piece opining that young-adult literature is morbid and exploitative and do young adults really need to read stuff like that—the article calls it “sick lit”—after all? (John Green’s novel The Fault in Our Stars, with a […]
16 Feb 12
Tongue-tied
I’ve always hated talking about my writing. Pretty weird for someone who wants to make a living as a novelist-I know. But it’s not that I necessarily hate sharing my writing. I don’t mind people reading it. It’s easier when there’s an element of anonymity, of course; I didn’t have much problem submitting query letters […]
Introduction
I'm an amateur military historian, a drinker of coffee and dry red wine, a cinephile, a hockey fan, a cat lady, and an all-around nerd. I like to travel. I also like books, philosophy, and political theory. I write historical fiction and fantasy, most of which deals with combat and conflict in the individual experience. My debut YA historical fantasy novel His Own Good Sword was released on 7 May 2013.
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