Here’s last month’s reading wrap-up–it was a great reading month again! You can check out all the titles by finding me on The Storygraph here: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/sdramsey. Let’s be reading friends! Continue reading
This weekend I got to type my two favourite words: “The End.” Some writers don’t bother typing this when they finish a story or novel, but for me, it’s a rite of passage. Sure, it’s only a draft; a messy, sparse, sometimes incoherent draft that will need a lot more work. But that draft is done, and I’m going to put the stamp on the end of that stage of the writing. It feels great. And I just started the sequel. Continue reading
I know, I know–it’s almost the middle of February. Look, with everything going on in *waves vaguely at the world*, I only just changed my kitchen calendar over to this month. AND I only just discovered these cool graphics from StoryGraph. Now, audiobooks seem to be the clear winner here, but I should say I’m also reading a couple of ebooks. They just take me longer because I tend to read on my e-reader at bedtime, and lately, there are often only a couple of paragraphs in between turning it on and dropping it because I’m falling asleep. I’ll try to do better, I promise! And to all the print books languishing in my TBR pile…I’ll get to you, too, I promise. Just as soon… Continue reading
As older social media continues to crash and burn around us, it occurred to me that maybe I should show this site some love, and start updating it more often (more on the social media thing soon). For now, I’m at least going to start sharing the “At My Desk” section of my monthly newsletter here as a little update. So here’s the most recent one, from my January 18th newsletter. :) At My Desk – Jan 18, 2025 The new term has started and we have some snow on the ground (although not much!), and the weather is chilly (but not too bad). So although I’m not a winter gal at all, I don’t have too much to complain about in that department. Yes,… Continue reading
Several years ago, I released an RPG gaming supplement called Hooks & Histories, offering backstory starters for player characters, NPCs, or even fictional characters. Along with a customizable backstory, each character type comes with a “Qualities & Quirks” section that can add another layer to the character and may be incorporated into gameplay if the player and GM wish. It’s been fairly popular, so I’m pleased to announce that I’ve re-released it with new cover art, and also released a Volume 2 with even more backstories to choose from. The new cover art is by my talented daughter Emily, whom you can follow on Instagram @may.bringer, or visit her Etsy shop here for original and fan art, stickers, charms and more. If you’re a gamer,… Continue reading
After a bit of much-needed mental recovery time, I’m back at my desk a bit more this week. Although NaNoWriMo has imploded to some extent for me, the intense writing months of April, July, and November are very much ingrained for me at this point, so I’m tackling another unfinished manuscript to see if I can revive it. I think I’ll keep the specifics quiet until I have a better idea of how it’s going to go, but I might be able to see a path through the murk of half-forgotten plotlines. I’ll update later in the month. The gardens have been taking up a lot of my attention…to the point where I think I re-activated an old carpal tunnel issue. So it’s back to… Continue reading