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Monthly Archives: December 2009
The Pronoun Problem
If you haven’t read it yet, check out this article in the LA Weekly: Man on Man: The New Gay Romance. Some of the arguments will be familiar to slash fans, but I was impressed that they interviewed Constance Penley, … Continue reading
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Robert Frost, "War Thoughts At Home"
War Thoughts at Home On the back side of the houseWhere it wears no paint to the weatherAnd so shows most its age,Suddenly blue jays rageAnd flash in blue feather. It is late in an afternoonMore grey with snow to … Continue reading
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Robert Frost, "Not To Keep"
Not to Keep They sent him back to her. The letter cameSaying… And she could have him. And beforeShe could be sure there was no hidden illUnder the formal writing, he was in her sight,Living. They gave him back to … Continue reading
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Nifty Werewolf Books
If you have a chance, check out Werewolves At Home, a webcomic tie-in to The Moonlight Mistress. This is a list of werewolf books that I’ve liked a lot or had recommended to me. Suggestions welcome! Benighted (alternate title: Bareback) … Continue reading
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Insta-Love
What are your feelings on Love At First Sight? Usually, I can’t believe in it. If it happens in a story, usually I don’t want to read any more. If the characters already know what they want, before I’ve seen … Continue reading
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Grit Under My Boots
If I’m reading a historical novel, or for that matter, a science fiction or fantasy novel, or a romance, or any other genre, I want to feel the grit underneath my boots. Even in a shiny futuristic city where everyone … Continue reading
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It’s All in the Details
This post originally appeared at Lust in Time. My new book from Harlequin Spice, a historical with werewolves, is titled The Moonlight Mistress and it’s out this month. I’ve been amusing myself by going through my copy and re-reading my … Continue reading
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Visiting Harlequin’s Paranormal Romance Blog
I’m a guest today at Harlequin’s Paranormal Romance Blog on “Werewolves in World War One? Why Not?” It’s about why I chose those two elements, and also a little about werewolf sex.
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Siegfried Sassoon, "In the Pink"
In the Pink So Davies wrote: ‘This leaves me in the pink. Then scrawled his name: ‘Your loving sweetheart, Willie’. With crosses for a hug. He’d had a drink Of rum and tea; and, though the barn was chilly, For … Continue reading
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Siegfried Sassoon, "Secret Music"
Secret Music I keep such music in my brain No din this side of death can quell; Glory exulting over pain, And beauty, garlanded in hell. My dreaming spirit will not heed The roar of guns that would destroy My … Continue reading
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