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Magic is so Magical

Originally posted on October 18, 2010 at 5:22 PM The drive from Denton to College Station is long—almost four hours if you stop once for a break and don’t speed. The last time I made that drive before this weekend, … Continue reading

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As if from Nowhere

Originally posted on August 3, 2010 at 4:10 PM When we were on vacation, I got an idea for my next novel. It takes place in Lake City and is a horror novel, and that’s pretty much all I’m willing … Continue reading

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at my wit’s end

Originally posted on May 25, 2010 at 4:04 PM When I went to line camp my freshman year of drill team, I remember dancing in my sleep. That week of learning dances and practicing sometimes 20 hours a day sank … Continue reading

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To name is to acknowledge existence.

Originally posted on March 13, 2010 at 3:47 AM My main character is becoming real. The word “creative” has two kin: create and creator. We don’t always associate these with each other, but the fact is, my creativity means I … Continue reading

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book learnin’

Originally posted on March 10, 2010 at 8:11 PM I’m sending queries off like little, benign doves in hopes that none come back the same. In the meantime, I’m starting my next novel with the idea that creating something new … Continue reading

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