After I published my first book, Devil's Blood, my coworkers graciously took turns borrowing it from the library. After the first one had finished and brought it back, I asked the dreaded question: "How was it?" She didn't answer immediately. She shifted her gaze away from me, tapped her nails on the desk, and made … Continue reading When You Ask Someone How They Liked Your Book, and You Get the Silent Answer
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Seeing Ourselves
Everyone wants to see themselves in a book. For some, this is easier than others. For me, it’s easy. There are plenty of books out there with straight white female protagonists with average skills and relationship problems. Because of that, I had a hard time understanding what it meant when someone said “I can’t see … Continue reading Seeing Ourselves
Dog Hair on my Keyboard
Sometimes, I can't write. The words stumble in my brain like they're made of glue. Half-dried, tacty glue. I find myself staring out of my window, browsing online shops without the intent to buy, thinking about cleaning out my closet, and listing chores that I need to do. It's like I have no creative impulse to … Continue reading Dog Hair on my Keyboard
Beatrice B. Morgan 