LAGilman

LAGilman, 1 day ago to random

Please, everyone, wish my very first published (original) work a happy 20th birthday!

Holy shit, 20 years. Still here. I think that means I'm winning? (as much as publishing ever lets you "win")

https://books2read.com/u/bw2ZEG

the reissue cover for STAYING DEAD, featuring a woman leaning against a brick wall at night, red and silver lightning flashing across her body.

LAGilman, 10 days ago to random

All nine South Dakota tribes have officially endorsed the banishment of Gov. Kristi Noem from their lands.

The rest of South Dakota is officially jealous of that ability.

https://apple.news/A-VnWERldTWyWviwlznUz0A

LAGilman, 15 days ago to random

“Microsoft said that its move into A.I. had helped push its carbon emissions up 30 percent from 2020, making its ambitious climate goals harder to achieve.” (Bloomberg, Microsoft)

Unaugmented human creativity: better for the environment

LAGilman, 27 days ago to random

Over on Patreon, the people have spoken, and the prompt for May's story is "urban fantasy helpline."
... I may need wine for this one.

Also on Patreon, a thinky-thoughts essay on charoset.

(Just $1/month for access to Rants, polls, excerpts, essays, filks and much more! Get your monthly amusement, and help me make my new-to-me car payments!)

https://www.patreon.com/LAGilman

LAGilman, 28 days ago to random

After several weeks of the “with commercials” version of Amazon Prime, I can only assume their slapdash “editing” for commercials is designed to be so bad, people will pay for the commercial-free version.

Me, I’m cancelling Prime entirely.

LAGilman, 29 days ago to random

Only 39 hours left to grab the Fantastic Fae storybundle! Come meet the treacherous and lovely denizens of Faerie, in all their guises….

4 novels for only $5, or choose to pay more and get more 12 authors, 13 books), plus support our chosen charity, GirlsWriteNow!

https://storybundle.com/faeq

LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

“The Drug Enforcement Administration is expected to approve an opinion by the Department of Health and Human Services that marijuana should be reclassified from the most strict Schedule I to the less stringent Schedule III, marking the first time that the U.S. government would acknowledge its potential medical benefits and begin studying them in earnest.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-administration-plans-reclassify-marijuana-easing-restrictions-na-rcna149424

LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

Only four (4!) days left to grab the Fantastic Fae Storybundle!

4 great fantasy novels for only $5, or choose to pay more and get 13! (12 authors, 13 books) plus support GirlsWriteNow.org!

https://storybundle.com/fae

LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

This Newsweek piece by Gazan peace activist Hamza Howidy is long, but if you can, read through. It might give you something to think about.

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LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

I dreamed last night about the rainbow bridge. Or rather, I dreamed last night about a room just before the rainbow bridge. A comfortable, warm room for dogs who are anxious, dogs who do not like other dogs, where they can rest and wait until their humans come to join them.

It was a good dream.

LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

I've hit the point in this story where my characters are just talking at each other. I know we have to hit this part before the action starts again, to get everyone caught up, and eventually I will fix the talky bits, but it's been a frustrating work session...

LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

Last week’s fall left me bruised and slightly achey, despite all appropriate aftercare. This weekend’s hike was in doubt. But! I work for a PT clinic! They had a last-minute cancel!

Tl;dr my bruises horrify them, but I’m cleared to hike.

lilithsaintcrow, 1 month ago to random

Biting the inside of my cheek very, VERY hard right now to keep from screaming. I mean, most days in publishing end up there, but this one's a bit of a doozy. Whew.

lilithsaintcrow, 1 month ago to random

Okay, Monday, we’re not gonna hurt each other, are we?

ARE WE?

LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

Late to the hybrid party, but there’s something incredibly satisfying about filling the (small) tank, and seeing “400+ miles before you need to refill.“

LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

Jordan’s coming to Israel’s defense wasn’t for a love of Israel, but that’s okay. Allies don’t need to love each other. Allies need to understand that they are a firewall against a far worse conflagration.

lilithsaintcrow, 1 month ago to random

My son: "You know that really old song about hair-cutting, the one you used to listen to? Well it got crossed with Baby Got Back and--"

Me: "I have no idea what you're talking about."

a few minutes later

Me: "Pretty sure Leonard Cohen would find this HILARIOUS."

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tYfJzv3FUnM

LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

wooot, the Fantastic Fae Storybundle just went live! Thirteen books of otherworldly beauty - and danger!

Pay what you want, and support Girls Write Now, an organization dedicated to encouraging young girls to write their dreams into reality....

https://storybundle.com/fae

LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

Current status: torn between “working even harder to stay ahead of Things” and “it’s impossible to stay ahead of Things, work less, sleep more.”

LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

If an18 wheeler making deliveries to the store next to your building idles their engine for 20+ minutes, sending a deeply intrusive rumbling through your office that both prevents you from answering phone calls & also gives you a migraine, is one allowed to curse their genitalia?

#AskTheSages

LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

I adore my friends, they're so USEFUL - every writer ever

(we 💚 you for you, but we appreciate you for your arcane/professional knowledge and willingness to share, no matter how... disturbingly detailed the question)

LAGilman, 1 month ago to random

Hah! Someone reported me for "zionism" for reporting that Hamas had refused a ceasefire offer.

Pleased to say that documented truth is not a reportable offense at Raggedfeathers.