I had the immense pleasure of attending the SFWA 2020 Nebulas Video Conference. Check my Twitter feed for everything I took part in. This panel however got me thinking. How does one decide identity? I asked in the panel chat but there were hundreds of people there so it didn't surprise me that they didn't … Continue reading Musing 05/31/20 The “Who and Where I Am: Rooting Writing in Identity and Place” Panel
The Publishing Industry and COVID19
After many days of headaches and worries, my 9 to 5 finally allowed us to Work From Home (WFH). Don't get me wrong, I'm still worried, but not as as much. I worried about my Big Brother, who had Type 2. I'm calmer now and having to stay in. Since our governor just dropped the … Continue reading The Publishing Industry and COVID19
First State Comic Con
I'll start by saying, "Wendy, you really need to learn how to use your camera phone!" https://youtu.be/dLdKU4JCYqg?t=4 Good morning, peeps! Yesterday I attended the First State Comic-con and of course had a good time. It was originally Big Brother, who is a HUGE comics fan. Props to Facebook calender's otherwise we may have missed it! … Continue reading First State Comic Con
Romancing the Stacks presented by the Christiana Mall Barnes and Noble.
I've been trying to get these videos and pictures online for two weeks now and finally I can show you what a fabulous time I had attending! I always give props and thanks to all the authors who attended, to Barnes and Noble and the organizers. Hopefully I'll be on the other side of one … Continue reading Romancing the Stacks presented by the Christiana Mall Barnes and Noble.
I HAVE AN AGENT!
My wonderful, beautiful peeps! I've waited decades for this day! I am —pleased? Ecstatic? Going completely insane with happiness? All three! As of today, I have signed with and am now represented by Anne Tibbets of the D4EO Literary Agency Donald Maass Literary Agency! Dance with me! And when I say, decades, I mean DECADES! … Continue reading I HAVE AN AGENT!
Mini Musing 10/18/19 – Reprint!
While Big Brother and I were chilling for my #Birthday we binged watched episodes of #StarTrekDS9 and discovered a very interesting one called Far Beyond the Stars (recommended @AnneTibbets ) which involved another Captain Sisko vision-quest. <1> In this episode he is "an under-appreciated science fiction magazine writer in the 1950s America." (IMDB) Neither Big … Continue reading Mini Musing 10/18/19 – Reprint!
Mini-Musing 06/23/19
Wow, I haven't posted here since April. Life may find a way but it sometimes gets in the way! Sorry this won't be longer but I've been spending the last couple of months working on the special project I mentioned some time back. But because of everything that's been happening to me -- check my … Continue reading Mini-Musing 06/23/19
Mini-Musing 4/13/19 ~ Should I Embrace The Weird?
A while back I wrote a blog post referencing a video by the Nostalgia Critic asking the question, is weird the new good? https://authorwasimpsonblog.wordpress.com/2017/08/28/musing-082817-weird-is-the-new-brilliant/ The question recently came to my mind again by way of an article on the Barnes and Noble site, Science-Fiction/Fantasy Blog of 7 Impossible Fantasy Cities Worth the Visit by Sam … Continue reading Mini-Musing 4/13/19 ~ Should I Embrace The Weird?
4/11/19 ~ An Evening With Hillary Jordan
Author Hillary Jordan I wanted to do this before I got too tired. Author events and more SWAG! Yesterday I attended An Evening With Hillary Jordan presented by New Castle County Reads 2019. Bravo and props to Ms. Jordan for her brilliant lecture. Yes, many people said she was brilliant! I said it too, but … Continue reading 4/11/19 ~ An Evening With Hillary Jordan
Delaware Writers Studio
Author Judith Reveal I've made a discovery here in my lil ole' state. Today I attended a talk on Viewpoint vs. POV hosted by author Judith Reveal. Presented by the Delaware Writers Studio, I found it very informative because really I never thought there was a difference between the two. I took notes and some … Continue reading Delaware Writers Studio
Mini-Musing 1/26/19 ~ The Frustration of Being an Author
You may have seen my recent postings on social media about how I’ve been feeling frustrated and antsy lately about my writing. I included an article about how it was OK to feel jealous, angry, or bummed. I’ve had an article up all day, published June of last year, where a writer describes his journey … Continue reading Mini-Musing 1/26/19 ~ The Frustration of Being an Author
Author WA Simpson 