I notice in passing that we have new lurkers. (Some of you I actually know, I believe. Dear Universe where is ma brain....) Welcome! Life has been a tad weird lately, hence not much in the way of posts. But -- I am writing again, and will try to mention something at least once a week. Also getting together with 24 other writers (including Ursula K LeGuin and Vonda McIntyre, say on!) to create a new site with free and inexpensive old stuff and some new stuff for free or pay (tips always appreciated, of course. We are trying to live on our work....)

I won't mention URLs now, but we're trying for a WFC launch. I'll be posting free my in-the-dark-ages-since-first-published fantasy/romance/humor homage to the Arabian Nights stories, "Feather of the Phoenix". It will go up in six parts. I'll list the site when we go...beta? Better check on the status before hinting at dates.

I'll say while I'm up here -- I started LJ to try and write through a difficult time. Now that some writing is happening, I will probably make less silly posts, and more of substance. (Except for the I Can't Resist political posts.) By the way: If McCain and the Barbie doll win, I will probably go into seclusion and return with a sign that says: "End of the World, take the first right and have your tickets ready."