Sex. Feminism. Lesbian Werewolves.

Posts made in April, 2013

Dating & Self-Publishing

Posted on Apr 29, 2013 in Blog, Publishing, Writing | 2 comments

My partner is a rather well-known sex-educator. He tends to attract straight, single women looking for partnership to his workshops. Sometimes, when I’m introduced as his partner, these fans will pile-on with questions about how I found such a great catch.  I used to hate this line of questioning, because it implied there was some sort of game or magic formula. As if by reading the right combination of Cosmo articles, wearing the right clothes, and behaving in a certain way, I found a...

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How to Deal with Bad Reviews

Posted on Apr 22, 2013 in Blog, Reviews, Writing | 3 comments

Now that Hungry Ghost has been out in the world for two weeks, the very first of the reviews are starting to dribble in. I figure this is a great time to remind myself, and you, of the ways I deal with bad reviews.   Take a deep breath. Know that a bad review will likely trigger an emotional response.  It sucks the first couple of times, but you get used to it. Let the flood of stress hormones happen. Keep breathing. Then practice some self-care.   Know this is all optional. Lots of...

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LIT! Durham : queer.writers.drinking

Posted on Apr 19, 2013 in Blog | 0 comments

Title: LIT! Durham : queer.writers.drinkingLocation: The Pinhook – 117 West Main Street, Durham, North Carolina 27701Link out: Click hereDescription: LIT! is an evening of queer writers giving you their best fiction, poetry, and embarrassing life stories, while most of us have a drink in the name of art. Hosted by Allison Moon. Featuring readings by Alysia Angel, Tanya Olson, CJ Suitt, and more! Show starts at 7pm Books and merch will be on sale. ** This event is open to all 21+ folks:...

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TONIGHT! LOS ANGELES!

Posted on Apr 15, 2013 in Blog, Events, News | 0 comments

I’m reading at Stories LA TONIGHT (Monday). Come out, buy a book, kick it with some cool lit geeks, and support indie bookstores.  Everyone wins!   STORIES 1716 West Sunset Blvd • Los Angeles    7:30pm Details  

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Hungry Ghost Super Soon Tour Dates!

Posted on Apr 12, 2013 in Blog, Events, News | 0 comments

I’m on the road starting this weekend!  Find me and my books at: Monday, April 15 – Los Angeles (Echo Park) – Stories Thursday, April 18 – Atlanta,  Charis Books [reading] Friday, April 19 – Atlanta, Charis Books [workshop] April ?? – Durham, NC (stay tuned!) May 23 – Cleveland – Gay & Lesbian Center May ?? – Chicago May ?? – Minneapolis Sorry for all the ??????!!!!  Details are coming, I just need to get things solid....

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