So I've sent in my edits for my short story to appear in Bad-Ass Faeries II: Just Plain Bad. They were only about an hour's worth of work, but I spent far more time than that trying to come up with a new title (something more "Holmesian" to fit the story better) until giving up and begging Danielle for help. So now the story is called "A Clear-Cut Case," which fits the black humor of the tale.

I'd really like to write more about the two characters in it, Sorcha--an unseelie faeling--and Beth, her seelie companion. They were fun to write, and I think Sorcha has a lot more to say. But I'm holding off and seeing what reaction there is to them first. So after the book comes out, if anyone does like them--or want the very memory of their existence scrubbed from the earth--let me know.

The book is launching at Balticon, which is Memorial Day Weekend. I utterly adore Balticon. The people are great, the hotel and staff are wonderful (they act like they actually want our business, unlike other con hotels I've been to), the panels are fun, and you just can't beat the Short Film Festival. There's also a masquerade, but I've yet to make it due to scheduling conflicts. Perhaps this year!

Whoo! I just finished the first draft of my submission for Bad-Ass Faeries II. The story takes place in the world of Shadow Fae--in Pook's hometown of Gloachamuir, actually--but introduces two completely new characters. I'm rather pleased with how it turned out.

I'm done with my galley edits, and in celebration decided to post chapter one of The Sundered Stone on my web page here.

I initially conceived the core idea for Prince of Ash in a hotel room in Tampa, in March, 2003. Tonight, I can finally announce that the book is available for purchase! Woo-hoo--I am stoked!

I finished the latest chapter of Exile's Burn, unless my husband has a major problem with it during the test read. :-) I just have to say that I did not see the end of this one coming! Iluka pulled a fast one on me, darn her. Now I have to figure out how to work this twist in along with everything else I have coming up.

In other news, I'll be working on galleys for the next couple of days, so I might be scarce online. :-)

Since someone (annvremont) pointed out recently that I don't update this journal enough, I'm going to try to be a good girl and post more. ;-D

So, I have high hopes that Prince of Ash will be out very soon. This is the sequel to Winter's Orphans, and the book I never expected to write.

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