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Deborah J. Ross writes and edits fantasy and science fiction. Her novels include Jaydium, Northlight, Lambda Finalist first-contact Collaborators, and The Seven-Petaled Shield epic fantasy trilogy. Besides continuing the "Darkover" series created by Marion Zimmer Bradley, she's edited the Darkover anthology series and the award-nominated Lace and Blade series. Her short fiction has appeared in Asimov's, F & SF, Realms of Fantasy, and many others, earning multiple Honorable Mention in Year's Best SF. When she's not writing, she knits for charity, plays classical piano, and goes hiking in the redwoods. ...more

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	Hastur Lord (Darkover, #23) by Deborah J. Ross (Goodreads Author), Marion Zimmer Bradley 3.98 avg rating — 978 ratings — published 2010 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Children of Kings (Darkover, #28) by Deborah J. Ross (Goodreads Author), Marion Zimmer Bradley (Creator) 4.04 avg rating — 740 ratings — published 2013 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stars of Darkover by Deborah J. Ross (Goodreads Author), Elisabeth Waters (Editor), Robin Wayne Bailey (Contributor) 4.08 avg rating — 148 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Gifts of Darkover by Deborah J. Ross (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Robin Wayne Bailey (Contributor), Jane M.H. Bigelow (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.05 avg rating — 132 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Realms of Darkover (Darkover anthology Book 16) 4.21 avg rating — 97 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Citadels of Darkover 4.26 avg rating — 95 ratings — published 2019 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jewels of Darkover 4.42 avg rating — 78 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Crossroads of Darkover 4.12 avg rating — 83 ratings — published 2018 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Masques of Darkover (Darkover anthology #17) by Deborah J. Ross (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Jane M.H. Bigelow (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.24 avg rating — 75 ratings — published 2017 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lace and Blade by Deborah J. Ross (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Madeleine E. Robins (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), Diana L. Paxson (Contributor) 3.24 avg rating — 94 ratings — published 2008 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Short Book Review: A Romance Writer's Murder Confession

The Ghost Writer, by Alessandra Torre (Thomas &Mercer)

I first met Alessandra Torre through InkersCon, which offersin-person and virtual conferences for writers, mostly but not exclusivelyself-published romance writers. I found the virtual events energizing andworthwhile, in no small part due to Alessandra’s passion and knowledge. Sheoften references her own work, comprising romance

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Why stop at telling the same story in one novel when you can re-tell it a second time? Or, with October Daye, is it a case of “the more the merrier”? To begin with, I’m a huge fan of the series (and just about everything Seanan McGuire has written), ...more
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October Daye’s magical life has unfolded over the past many volumes, from her awakening from being transformed into a fish to her rise in prestige and power among the aristocracy of Faerie to her enemies-to-lovers relationship (and marriage) to Tybal ...more
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I often dive into books without reading the description, and in the case of The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society, by C. M. Waggoner, this yielded many delightful surprises and plot twists. I picked it up thinking I’d find a cozy mystery, conveni ...more
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Katharine Kerr is one of the most versatile writers of speculative fiction. Although many readers know her best for her long-running “Deverry” fantasy series, she also writes superb urban fantasy and hard science fiction, with such works as Polar Cit ...more
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Charlie seems like an average guy, having given up his career as a journalist for substitute teaching that barely pays for groceries and cat food. He’s kind and sweet, a sucker for a cute cat or two. His current dream is to buy a landmark pub, althou ...more
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“Everything that she valued had come to her through change, and through change she would one day lose everything. All except honor.”
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“[Writing is] like driving a car at night: you never see further than your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way.”
― E.L. Doctorow

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“Just remember that the only question in a house is who is to rule. The rest is only dancing around that, trying not to look it in the eye.”
― Catherynne M. Valente, Deathless

tags: deathless, love, relationships, romance

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“No one else in the wide world, since the dawn of time, has ever seen the world as you do, or can explain it as you can. This is what you have to offer that no one else can.”
― Edith Layton, The Crimson Crown

tags: finding-your-voice, support-for-writers, writing-inspiration

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“In fact, I do not think laziness exists. You know what does exist? Executive dysfunction, procrastination, feeling overwhelmed, perfectionism, trauma, amotivation, chronic pain, energy fatigue, depression, lack of skills, lack of support, and differing priorities.”
― K.C. Davis, How to Keep House While Drowning

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“You are not a failure because you can’t keep up with laundry. Laundry is morally neutral.”
― KC Davis, How to Keep House While Drowning: 31 Days of Compassionate Help

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