Author Archives: Meg

Happy All The Time

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Meg

Happy All The Time by Laurie Colvin tells the story of Guido and Vincent, third cousins and best friends, and of Holly and Misty, the two women they eventually meet and marry. Character-driven stories are great, even better if the … Continue reading →

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Felix Felicis

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Meg

“Have you ever taken it, sir?” asked Michael Corner with great interest. “Twice in my life,” said Slughorn. “Once when I was twenty-four, once when I was fifty-seven. Two tablespoonfuls taken with breakfast. Two perfect days.” We’re hiring a new … Continue reading →

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My Archnemesis

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Meg

We meet again, my old enemy.

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The Fiction Vendetta

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Meg

Let’s get it out of the way at the beginning: Yeah, I read that Slate piece this summer, shaming the uncultured, lowbrow adult readers of YA fiction, and my response is the kind of intense eyeroll I haven’t given since … Continue reading →

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Waypoint

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Meg

Starting to work on this collection has been constantly surprising me. I want to post, with modest amazement, about all the talent I’ll get to work with, which is something I always jealously read editors posting, but mostly I’m angrily amazed … Continue reading →

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Preparing To Film

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Meg

Getting ready to film. (Not pictured: Coffee, my awesome coworkers, more coffee, and many, many rounds of script edits)

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Hello Kitty Amigurumi

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Meg

My friend Jennette came over to help me try out this book of Hello Kitty crochet patterns, and I was pretty excited for crafting and wine night. I’ve crocheted simple things, mostly, like scarves or wristlets. (I’ve been meaning to try Bethany’s crocheted Hello Kitty hat, and … Continue reading →

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The Summer Queen

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Meg

Elizabeth Chadwick’s The Summer Queen tells the story of young Alienor (who will be called Eleanor from now on, because my spellcheck prefers it), from her childhood with her sister Petronella in Aquitaine, through her marriage to Louis of France, … Continue reading →

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Kind of A Hurricane

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Meg

Really pleased to tell you that I have a new short story, coming out in Kind of A Hurricane’s next anthology, Switch (the Difference)! My recent fiction work has been influenced by mythology, and the themes in this one are inspired … Continue reading →

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More Than Just A Princess

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Meg

I’ve been supporting GoldieBlox since their first Kickstarter, so I got an email announcing their new video this morning. Sure, this is a product launch announcement, but it’s also about creative play for girls, fashion, and pink packages. This is part of a larger conversation … Continue reading →

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