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It's tough out there in traditional publishing right now. Is it time to put your current bookbaby aside? For me, it looks like the answer is yes. How can you decide? Check Out My Patreon    

I'm inspired by all things science, but the idea of whales being descended from a creature who originally spent most of its time on land then evolved to live in the sea instead really fires me up. I kinda wish I could live in the sea right about now. Talking about Pakicetus the "first whale" and bacteria here on Earth that can create organosilicon compounds. Want to read more? Here are a couple of links to get you started. https://www.pbs.org/video/walking-whale-ancestor-mcwibo/ https://www.nbcnews.com/mach/science/silicon-based-life-may-be-more-just-science-fiction-n748266

Let's make some money with fiction. Here are a few thoughts and tools on how. Mentioned in this podcast: Erica Verrillo's Published to Death blog Authors Publish Magazine Writers' Market Challenge accepted? Head on over to my blog and leave me a note about how you plan to make money with fiction!

Maybe you know about the Hugo Awards. Maybe you don't. But I'm going to try to read the 2021 nominees for Best Novel before they're handing out on Dec. 18. Read with me, and cast your very unofficial vote for your favorite!   Natalie Luhrs' Blog Pretty Terrible. Due to dastardly redirects, access the blog directly then search for HUGO Awards.  The post will come right up. The official HUGO Awards page, from DisCon III My website and blog. Keep an eye out for our Completely Unofficial Hugo Awards Vote.

If you've been a dreadful failure with writing goals, the problem may be THEM, not you. Here's how to set goals that won't make you feel like pond scum as you watch them fly by unmet.

Feeling "meh"? God knows I am. Here's some aimless rambling about "meh" and success so you don't feel so alone. You're not an abject failure, no matter what anybody says.

Celebrating the completion of the STARS read-through with a live stream! You have questions! I have answers! And cats! 

Reviving the victims of Blue doesn't go as planned, more Ionians are hit with a new weaponized version of Blue, and Faith and Fallon face off against the mysterious attacker, now unmasked. This episode marks the end of Book One!

The Company is coming for Fallon and her time is running short; Arden and Graham call in favors; and that crate addressed to Faith? It's breathing. Plus, a hail Mary attempt to revive the victims of Blue.

Arden is satisfied that Graham's last secret is out, but Fallon March isn't so sure. Someone makes a brazen attempt on the lives of the entire team, and Faith learns the name of the mysterious sabouteur.

Fallon's true mission turns out to be family business, Faith learns Arden is keeping one more secret, and the team makes a disheartening discovery about the spheres recovered from Fallon's office.

Another Ionian falls victim to Blue, but before the worst can happen, an unexpected champion steps in to save the day. Now, though, the attacker will know that they're on to him, putting all of Iona at risk.