Author Archives: Elizabeth

September Renewal

Two weeks ago, a cool front came through, marking the first relief Central Texas has had from its second-hottest summer on record. Suddenly, we can breathe again. In quick succession, a few other developments have tumbled forth. I’ve signed the contract for my horror story “Justice Turns the Balance Scales” to appear in a forthcomingContinue reading “September Renewal”

ArmadilloCon 2022: Imagining Your World in Other Media

It was great seeing everyone at ArmadilloCon last week! I had the pleasure of hosting a workshop on exploring worlds and characters through other creative media, something I’ve written about before. This time, I was joined by Jessica Reisman and Donna Dechen Birdwell, and with the attendees, we brainstormed a list of activities writers canContinue reading “ArmadilloCon 2022: Imagining Your World in Other Media”

Religion and Nationalism in SFF

One of the panels I’m moderating at this weekend’s ArmadilloCon is on Religion and Nationalism in SFF, at 8 pm. I’m including a list of books that explore religion and nationalism together in some fashion. After the panel, I hope to update this list with titles that the other panelists mention. Atwood, Margaret. The Handmaid’sContinue reading “Religion and Nationalism in SFF”

Make Writing Fun, Even When It’s Tough

Like most of us, I have professional goals for 2022: write x words, submit x stories, and so on. I also have set the unmeasurable goal for this year of finding joy in the writing itself, rather than basing all my motivations on the possibility of sales or acceptance letters. To that end, I’ve foundContinue reading “Make Writing Fun, Even When It’s Tough”

Favorite Reading of 2021

I’d like to share my ten favorite books that I read in 2021. I rarely catch books in the year when they’re released; I hope you enjoy this chance to support an author’s earlier titles. There There by Tommy Orange, 2018. From the blurb: “A wondrous and shattering novel that follows twelve characters from NativeContinue reading “Favorite Reading of 2021”

2021 Short Fiction Stats

I’ve always found it helpful to see writers’ submission stats, on account of how it offers so much insight into the actual acceptance rate of folks who are out there publishing and working. Here’s a screenshot from The Grinder to share where I’m at, after my second year of getting out there and submitting myContinue reading “2021 Short Fiction Stats”

2021 Awards Eligibility Post

I’m pleased as punch to post my first-ever Awards Eligibility list! If nothing else, I hope a few more eyeballs land on these stories. Each of them is fun, quick, and mischievous in its own way. “Contract Witch.” Fireside, no. 89, 23 March 2021. Listed on Tor.com’s Must-Read Speculative Short Fiction: March 2021. “The ModernContinue reading “2021 Awards Eligibility Post”

Books You “Should Have Read”

Hi there! I’ve been invited to participate on a panel discussion at ArmadilloCon 43 in Austin, Texas, on October 16, called “Books You Should Have Read.” This post is timed to publish as the panel is scheduled to happen. I’m delighted to participate, and also, please don’t let the title of this discussion give youContinue reading “Books You “Should Have Read””