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Q&A: Amy Zed and Meg Smitherman

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Hi Smart Bitches! Debut sci-fi romance author Amy Zed here! I’m still all starry-eyed from interviewing sci fi romance icon Jennifer Estep for Smart Bitches last month, so it’s hard to believe I’m here again to introduce you all to another amazing author! And, Bitches, this is gonna be a good one. Meg Smitherman and her work are truly unique. Meg first staked her claim in indie publishing back in 2022 with her dark romantasy … Continue reading Q&A: Amy Zed and Meg Smitherman

Links: Quizzes, Stunts, & More

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Hello, all! How are we?! I honestly feel like I can’t remember what I’ve been up to. I’m in the midst of that allergy haze. Toast is slowly settling. He’s hiding less, which feels like a good sign! My partner and I finished the tutorial scenarios of Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion, which took longer than expected. However, I really enjoyed it and I’m eager to get into the real campaign. Some other highlights: I made … Continue reading Links: Quizzes, Stunts, & More

Book Review

Contagion by Erin Bowman

Contagion

I’ve been in a bit of a reading rut, so I decided that I should try something completely different to break my cycle of ennui. It worked. First off, Contagion isn’t a romance (as you can probably tell from the cover). It’s a YA SciFi/Horror novel about a ragtag team sent to investigate a distress call from a drill site on a remote planet. If you’re like, “Oh hey, I’ve seen this movie. I know how … Continue reading Contagion by Erin Bowman

Links: Indie Publishing, Karate, & Politics

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We’re back from RT! I’m sure we’re all a little sleepy and playing catch up. For those who attended the convention, it was really lovely meeting all of you. For those who didn’t, we hope you can make a future convention because it’s a heck of a lot of fun. … Publishers Weekly had an interesting write up on how women are dominating the indie publishing world: Some women PW spoke with said they felt … Continue reading Links: Indie Publishing, Karate, & Politics