Mar 7, 2017 | Events |
People sometimes ask me why I chose such a small publisher for my debut novel. I could give a long, complex answer, but it would boil down to this: I support and believe in what they do. Dreaming Robot Press wants to inspire children, especially diverse children and girls, to become scientists and engineers, and they do it through science fiction and fantasy. Right now, when there are so many battlefronts, so much injustice in the world, this is how I choose to make positive change.
In keeping with their mission, Dreaming Robot Press has just announced that they’re giving away two books aimed especially at inspiring kids to be scientists: Goodnight Stories for Rebel Readers: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women and Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World.I encourage you to enter and be part of the change you want to see in the world.
Jan 16, 2017 | Events |
I ran the Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading yesterday, and it was a total blast! Fourteen members of Broad Universe read from their works and gave away prizes. What is Broad Universe, you ask? In a nutshell, it’s a non-profit organization of science fiction and fantasy writers who identify as female, as well as male-identified people who support female writers. We work together to sell our books at conventions and book festivals, organize readings such as last night’s RFR, and share information and advice.
Several people came up last night and asked for a complete list of the books and readers at the RFR. So here it is, to the best of my knowledge. Broads who were there, please correct me if I’m wrong.
Thanks to everyone who came to hear us read and to all my fellow Broads who tolerated my bumbling.
Jan 12, 2017 | Events |
For those of you attending Arisia this weekend who plan to attend the How to Write Diverse Characters panel (Sunday, 4PM, Douglas), this is a list of resources put together by our panelists:
Online Resources
Not directly related to writing, but still of interest: How Diversity Makes Us Smarter
Recommended Reading
Our Favorite Books Demonstrating Diversity
An audience member noted that the upcoming Northeast Storytelling Conference is specifically about diversity.
And if you need to find someone to talk to about, well, anything, try Quora.com.
Jan 12, 2017 | Events |
I put together a Rapid Fire Reading sign, in case you’d like a taste of what’s to come.
Jan 9, 2017 | Events |
I’ll be at Arisia, the largest science fiction convention in Boston, Friday, January 13 through Monday, January 16. Here’s my schedule:
Fri 7pm – Geeky Parenting (moderator)
Sat 7pm – Latinx SFF
Sat 10pm – Pitch Mania! (moderator)
Sun 4pm – Writing Diverse Characters (moderator)
Sun 7pm – Broad Universe Rapid Fire Reading (moderator)
Mon 10am – What do you mean, 10 and up? (moderator)
If it looks like I’m moderating a lot of stuff, THAT’S BECAUSE I AM. And I’ve never moderated even one panel before, so this is freaking me out a teensy bit, so please come to my panels and lend me some moral support.
I will be selling my books and many others at the Broad Universe table in the Dealers’ Room, so please stop by. I’m offering a special on my books: buy both A WITCH’S KITCHEN and the 2017 YOUNG EXPLORERS’ ADVENTURE GUIDE, and I’ll throw in a copy of MOJO: CONJURE STORIES for free.
I may also make a brief appearance at the Masquerade because I helped judge the Student Writing competition, and they’d like me to be present for the award ceremony. However, the RFR may conflict, and by that point I may also have died a horrible death, strangled by my program. We shall see. I’m working on a costume, just in case…
Hope to see you there!
Dec 25, 2016 | Cooking |
Merry Christmas! I’m making ham for Christmas this year, but I’m betting that many of you have roasted a turkey for your holiday feast, and you’re now looking forward to many happy days of leftover turkey. Or maybe not so happy. Or even downright boring.
Well, fear not! This fantastic soup will turn your boring turkey into a spectacular winter dish everyone will love. This is my mother’s recipe and my abuelo’s favorite soup.
Cheddar Cheese Turkey Broccoli Soup
1/2 cup butter
1 med. onion
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken or turkey broth
3 cups milk
1 pound shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked broccoli, lightly chopped
1-1/2 cups cooked turkey, cubed
In a 3-quart saucpan over medium heat, melt butter. Cook onion until just tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook until flour has blended well with onion. Add chicken broth and deglaze. Cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened, and remove from heat. Add milk and heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Add broccoli and turkey. In covered blender or food processor at medium speed, blend 1/4 of the mixture until smooth. Return to saucepan. Repeat 4 times. Over medium heat, bring to a boil. Remove from heat. With a wire whisk or slotted spoon, stir in cheese until melted. Serve immediately.
Note: if you want a chunkier soup, reserve 1/3 to 1/2 of the broccoli and chicken, then add it in after blending but before adding the cheese. Also, don’t try to reheat this soup in a microwave; the oil will separate from the cheese, making a horrible, globby mess. Instead, reheat on the stove over low heat.
I hope you’ve enjoyed my week of holiday recipes! May you and your loved ones eat and be merry throughout the new year.
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