The State of the Barb: Priorities, Y’all

So, this blogging thing? Kind of hasn't happened a whole lot recently. But usually, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Usually, it's the result of keeping my priorities in order. If I have precious little spare time and it comes down to a choice between writing a blog post or getting in more fiction writing … Continue reading The State of the Barb: Priorities, Y’all

Flash! Ah-ah!

Three quick flash-related things: Flash thing the first: My flash story "The Perfect Coordinates to Raise a Child" is now up at Daily Science Fiction. You know, for you heathens who missed it in your inbox two weeks ago because you don't subscribe. Flash thing the second: I'm on deck at the Star-Dusted Sirens blog this week … Continue reading Flash! Ah-ah!

Flashing, Star-Dusted Sirens, and the Return of the Novel Revisions

Wow, over a month since my last post. I've been more swamped with real life than I thought! While I could definitely use a ton more spare hours in my day, shiny writing-related things have still been afoot amid the craziness: Shiny #1: Flashing! My story "The Swan Maiden" is now out in the current issue of … Continue reading Flashing, Star-Dusted Sirens, and the Return of the Novel Revisions

Hey, I have a blog! And time to post something on it!

*finally resurfaces from the Sea Of Too Much Else To Do* I finished with my second semester of grad school about a week and a half ago (and totally rocked it, by the way), which means I get to be a writer again! And read things that aren't for class! Wheeeee! And now that I've … Continue reading Hey, I have a blog! And time to post something on it!

blows dust off blog

Wow, it's been a while, huh? I guess it's time I stop with the "I'll blog more, I promise" stuff and accept the fact that a regular blogging routine is probably not going to happen for the duration of my time in grad school. When it comes to establishing priorities, there are just too many … Continue reading *blows dust off blog*

These are not the keyword results you are looking for

For me, one of the best parts of using website tracking tools is seeing some of the odd keyword searches that have led people to my blog or website. Some are just entertaining. Others leave me wondering, "What in Jeebus' name was this person hoping to find?"My short story "Love Spells" once received a rather … Continue reading These are not the keyword results you are looking for