Jane Lindskold

And garlic even grows better (apparently) if planted in autumn, but I looked at the sprouts and went <sigh>

I am fighting the urge to start planting. I may compromise by putting some sprouting garlic in a pot. I KNOW its too soon, but the siren song sings.

I only just had a chance to start because that story I mentioned to you was eating my brain and I stuck to re-reading while getting it done. Soon as it was, I started!

Hi Bruce, I am so very sorry. I always liked Hilde and enjoyed visiting with her. Very sad.

I am pleased for you. It's good so far!!

My husband has gotten brain fog from a couple of meds. Happily, he could go off them. Glad you, too, are free.

Thank you!

So very sorry you went through that!

A Chat with Sherri L. Burr Fava Reads! Before I get to today’s main feature, I just learned something time sensitive that I want to share.  When I speak to the DreamCasters group this coming Saturday, March 7, 11:00 MST…

This week, an interview and information as to where I'll be featured in an on-line chat you can participate in for free if you're looking for something fun for your Saturday mid-day.

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I finished a rough draft. We had a great visit, and a great time with a very odd, very stimulating collaborative board game on Sunday.

I missed this last week. Congrats on the seedling station. Grow beautifully.

Hey, Annaka. Virtual hug. May your day be as lovely as the crocus and bee. I'm off to arm wrestle the ending of a story, then have a friend over for a variety of treats.

Honestly, nice people here.

FF: Friends Old and New Roary Reads This week the balance is tilted slightly toward new-to-me works.  And now for the usual clarification…  The Friday Fragments is not a book review column; it’s a list of what I…

Roary has learned to see having his photo taken as attention! So here he is with one of this week's reads.

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Yep.

<smiling happily>

Thank you! I'll pass your compliment on the photo on to Jim and the thrasher both.

“Tomb of Young Dreams” Thrasher in Shadow This past weekend brought good news.  My novelette “Tomb of Young Dreams” will be an Editor’s Pick on the relatively new on-line magazine Gavagai. “Tomb of Young Dreams” is …

Okay. Here's the link talking about the short story I just sold and the great picture of the thrasher...

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Oops... Now to go put in the link.

Here's a bit about the short story I just sold, and a terrific picture of a thrasher as a bonus!

My road to SF/F was mythology. So many ways to find the stories one loves. I liked some horse books, too!

<laughing>

Dear star bright one... You have my e-mail.

Which is why, despite the trend to say reading old stuff isn't useful, I disagree. Sometimes it's surprising to realize just how creative those early authors were...

Thanks for sharing. I hadn't seen this. Roger really was visionary. His concept of the World Wide Web in Donnerjack was far closer to the internet we have now than many. And he never routinely used a computer, just his imagination.

I just sold a short story. Great way to start the weekend.

I shall tell Jim... He gets all the credit. Well, and Cascabel.

She is a pretty little chaos factor. Your reading sounds interesting and varied!

FF: Reading With My Ears Cascabel and Friend Listen Audiobooks are a big part of the story-getting experience in our household.  Overall, I prefer reading the traditional way but, since I haven’t yet figured out a way…

What I'm reading this week, including a few surprises.

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In April, we'll have a corner where I can start seeds outside. I'm pretty luck with basil, and that's where I start my tomatoes. Challenge is daytimes in short sleeves and nights that still freeze.