Category Archives: joy

Cover Reveal: STEAM DOGS

Wootie-woot! I’ve been waiting a long time to show you this, but here it is, the reveal of my upcoming thriller novel, STEAM DOGS. I’m a huge fan of action and adventure in both my reading and movie preferences. I’ve … Continue reading

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On Accomplishment

Winter seemed to drag on a bit this year; we (Portland) broke a record for the most rainfall in March that had stood for more than 50 years: almost 8 inches of rain. But yesterday, the rain stopped, and today … Continue reading

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Cold Shoulders

The big chill is on. For this past week, we’ve been in the throes of a deep freeze here in Oregon. Today is a bit too nippy even to walk  the dogs.  I lived in Rochester, New York for seven … Continue reading

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DESTINY BLUES – Launch Announcement

Today is the official launch of my urban fantasy novel, DESTINY BLUES. Amazon:                    Paperback hardcopy Amazon:                    Kindle Edition Barnes & Noble:         Nook Edition Kobo:                        Kobo Edition Smashwords:             Smashwords Edition It’s the story of Shore Haven’s favorite meter maid, Mattie … Continue reading

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SFWA Pacific Northwest Reading Series

Last night, I attended the first of the SFWA Pacific Northwest Reading Series of 2013.  Three authors gave readings from their works.  Portland area writers Gra’ Linnaea (a Stoker award nominee) read the opening of a YA fantasy story he’s … Continue reading

Posted in Felicity Shoulders, Gra' Linnaea, James Patrick Kelly, joy, Kennedy School, McMenamins, Oregon, Pacific Northwest Reading Series, reading, SFWA, writers | Leave a comment