Valya | November 22, 2009
After feedback from my agents and a handful of editors at publishing houses, I am thinking about revising my manuscript yet again, I’ve posted the first chapter here for your reading pleasure. Feedback is always welcome. CHAPTER ONE There is a Ukrainian legend that once each year, on the night of Ivana Kupala, a magical [...]
Valya | November 18, 2009
I heard back today from the hardware store, and my missing notebook has been found! *Does happy dance* I am SO grateful. Upon first glance it seems like just a spiral bound notebook full of kid scribbles (because Lana got into one day), but it contained all my notes for Conclave and some house measurements [...]
Valya | November 15, 2009
I’m so behind with posts.I keep waiting for the ever elusive "more time" to appear. It hasn’t. It’s been a good month, however. Full of transitions and reflection and inspiration. A few months ago, Mark and I made plans to go to Philadelphia for the wedding party of Kyle Cassidy and trillian_stars . It was [...]
