Above World Audiobooks

February 22, 2012

Somehow I completely missed announcing the audiobook deal for Above World. Well, since my author copies arrived today, I think it’s time! That’s me and the audiobooks (from Brilliance Audio), which are expertly performed by Kate Rudd. Kate has done more books than I can mention, including Fault in Our Stars, How to Say Goodbye [...]

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Stuff I Love: Jojoba Oil

February 20, 2012

Some of you know that my rosacea — usually just an irritating flushing or blotchiness on my face — has escalated in a lot of unfortunate ways over the last few weeks. Instead of surrendering to daily antibiotics and topical steroids, I’ve been searching for lifestyle changes and natural products to help me manage the [...]

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Kung Fu Party

February 19, 2012

Every year my kung fu school hosts a Chinese New Year’s party. This year we were treated to an awesome display: a group of martial artists (whose name I can’t remember) performed a gorgeous Tai Chi sword form and a traditional lion dance. I got wobbly video of the latter: I had a fantastic time [...]

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Above World Release Day!

February 14, 2012

After years and years of working and waiting, Above World is finally out in there in the wild. I’m going to steal a page from my buddy Sarah Prineas and take this opportunity to post the book’s dedication and acknowledgements. Today is also Valentine’s Day, which is fitting since my heart is overflowing with love [...]

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Martial Arts Tricking

February 13, 2012

Here’s a great short film (only 8.5 minutes long) about the new art of Martial Arts Tricking. Many of the tricking shots were filmed at my martial arts studio, White Lotus. So many nights when I was there (in kung fu or weapons class), I’d find myself watching the ring of trickers taking turns on [...]

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New Interview at So I’m Fifty Blog

February 8, 2012

Pam Torres (who blogs at “So I’m Fifty”) asked me so many cool questions in her interview, that I actually learned things about myself. I had no idea that could even happen! If you feel like it, take a look at the interview and the rest of Pam’s awesome blog: World Building Technique: An Interview [...]

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First Fan Art

February 5, 2012

Samantha Ling is an amazing friend. Not only did she read and critique an early draft of Above World, she has offered all kinds of support and friendship every step of the way. In fact, I’ve even hidden a mention of her the book itself as a small thank you. Now Sam has done something [...]

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January Reads

February 1, 2012

I read some wonderful books in January. Finnikin of the Rock (Lumatere Chronicles #1) by Melina Marchetta This is epic fantasy with gritty, modern-day themes. I struggled a bit at the beginning, but a plot twist around the end of Act 1 (my distinction, not the author’s) completely hooked me and I gobbled up the [...]

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Book: The Hearts of Horses

January 13, 2012

The Hearts of Horses by Molly Gloss came highly recommended by several trusted friends, and wow. I’m not much for writing reviews. When I love a book, I don’t want to turn on the critical part of my brain that looks for flaws or tries to analyze what worked and why. I just want to [...]

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