Author Archives: Mandolin

Help Save WisCon

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Mandolin

As the pandemic batters our social lives and economies, it’s been particularly hard for conventions to stay afloat. WisCon, the feminist convention that happens annually in Madison WI, is making an appeal. In short: We don’t have enough funds to … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Haiku for December 2nd

Posted on December 2, 2021 by Mandolin

Still light at waking

but pale; sun’s cheek tilts away;

we don’t face ourselves.

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Excited to be Attending Worldcon, December 15-19

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Mandolin

Wow, I can’t believe it’s so close to Worldcon already! My husband, Mike, and I are headed to D.C. for Discon III this December. We’ll be there for the whole convention December 15-19, 2021. It’s been a few years since … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Issue 43 of Uncanny Magazine

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Mandolin

How cool is it to be back in Uncanny Magazine for the second time this year? Earlier this year, they published my (very) short story, “Thirteen of the Secrets in My Purse.” (I’ve been thrilled to see that folks are … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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More on MileHiCon: Speech and Panel Reflections

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Mandolin

Last month, I posted a bit about my experience as a guest of honor at MileHiCon in Denver this year, including an excerpt from the “speech” I gave at the opening ceremonies and some thoughts about my panels. On my Patreon … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Cat Drawing! Zephyr Petted by Mike

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Mandolin

Zephyr being petted by my husband, Mike. Zephyr likes to grab petting hands so you can’t stop petting.
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Haiku for November 18th

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Mandolin

Cold drives off the bugs.

We shiver, but no bug bites

afflict our bonfire.

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Cat Drawing! Pete is a Cupcake

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Mandolin

This is one of the images I used in Scragamuffin, the chapbook I released as October’s exclusive Patreon reward. I thought it might be fun to release the pictures with the photos that inspired them.   Pete was a pretty … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Haiku for November 11th

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Mandolin

Half-naked branches,

black, with yellow flags waving

gentle in the wind.

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Cat Drawing! Wander Wonders

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Mandolin

 
Wander sits contemplatively beneath our coffee table, pondering something catly. His uncle, Pete, liked to sit in this position, too.
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