A conversation with Donna Birdwell

Last October, I hosted an interview with Donna Birdwell, a fellow writer and critique group partner, at Austin’s Reverie Books. We talked about her latest novel, The Disenchantment of Narcissa Tarver, as well as dehumanization, data analysis, and the illegal actions she took in the name of research. We also read the first chapter ofContinue reading “A conversation with Donna Birdwell”

Convention Appearance: ArmadilloCon 2025

For September 2025, just like in 2024, I’m directing the Writers’ Workshop at ArmadilloCon! Fans of speculative writing have gathered here since the 1970s to connect with other authors, learn about the industry, and geek out about our favorite characters. If you’re in Austin on the weekend of September 12th-14th, I’d love to see youContinue reading “Convention Appearance: ArmadilloCon 2025”

Convention Appearance: ArmadilloCon 2024

Hello friends! If any of you are in Austin, TX this weekend, you can find me at ArmadilloCon! I’m organizing this year’s Writers’ Workshop, working as both instructor and director… hence why this announcement is so late. Ah well. I’ve attended and volunteered at ArmadilloCon for several years now. It’s a cool place to meetContinue reading “Convention Appearance: ArmadilloCon 2024”