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Con season is upon us.
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An interview with Miho and Hevik. I enjoy doing character interviews, because tlaking about me always feels like the mic'd the frog.

Also, a release day review of Heart's Bounty.

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Hate is what you do, not what you feel. Fred is a smart man who says smart things.

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Why most Finnish babies sleep in cardboard boxes.

I like the list of what goes into the box:
Mattress, mattress cover, undersheet, duvet cover, blanket, sleeping bag/quilt
Box itself doubles as a crib
Snowsuit, hat, insulated mittens and booties
Light hooded suit and knitted overalls
Socks and mittens, knitted hat and balaclava
Bodysuits, romper suits and leggings in unisex colours and patterns
Hooded bath towel, nail scissors, hairbrush, toothbrush, bath thermometer, nappy cream, wash cloth
Cloth nappy set and muslin squares
Picture book and teething toy
Bra pads, condoms
(emphasis mine)

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20 quotes from Stephen King on writing

"Good description is a learned skill, one of the prime reasons why you cannot succeed unless you read a lot and write a lot. It’s not just a question of how-to, you see; it’s also a question of how much to. Reading will help you answer how much, and only reams of writing will help you with the how. You can learn only by doing.”

“The most important things to remember about back story are that (a) everyone has a history and (b) most of it isn’t very interesting.”