I wrote this story way back in 2012 the day after the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. I was a different writer then and a different person–younger, more hopeful, less angry, more easily bruised. Writing it gave me comfort, and I hope reading it can still comfort someone else. But every time this happens, IContinue reading “I don’t even know what to title this …”
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The Passion of Miss Cuthbert
I have a new book out. It’s called The Passion of Miss Cuthbert, and it’s the second in my series of romantic mysteries starring amateur detective Stella Hart. Stella is a silent movie actress in the 1920s whose stepfather owns an English manor house. Her fiancé and partner in crime-solving is George Barrington, Thirteenth BaronetContinue reading “The Passion of Miss Cuthbert”
North, South, East, West, and the Romance Writers of America
In 1985 when the miniseries North and South first aired on TV, my mother worked for a lady named Miss Rose Cauthen. North and South, for those previously spared by youth or ignorance, was based on a series of historical novels by John Jakes about two wealthy and heroic white guys who meet at WestContinue reading “North, South, East, West, and the Romance Writers of America”
White People Baking Cupcakes
Y’all please pardon my metaphor, but the past day or so, I’ve seen a lot of people getting their feelings hurt when they really shouldn’t, and I’m hoping this will help. Imagine you find out that your church is holding an all-night vigil for the families of children who have been murdered. You think thisContinue reading “White People Baking Cupcakes”
The Princess Defense: A Kickass Statistical Analysis
The release and box office success of Wonder Woman has feminist debate on the lips of Geek Nation once again. I haven’t seen it yet, but count me among the fans. I love the idea of a kickass female leading the charge in a summer superhero flick, even if she has to have perfect hairContinue reading “The Princess Defense: A Kickass Statistical Analysis”
The Day After the Day Without a Woman: A Letter to Four Men
So yesterday was National Women’s Day, and women who could afford it stopped doing all the good stuff they do to make it the Day Without a Woman, and God bless them. Big symbolic gestures made by the people who can afford them are how most of the good in this world gets started. ButContinue reading “The Day After the Day Without a Woman: A Letter to Four Men”
From Yesterday’s Congressional Record, or Holy Moley Mooley Moo
DISCLAIMER: While it is based on an unbiased report of actual events, this is not a news report; this is an editorial, spun shamelessly from my own point of view. I don’t feel the need to be “fair and balanced,” and I shouldn’t be read as such. The numbers don’t lie, but my interpretations areContinue reading “From Yesterday’s Congressional Record, or Holy Moley Mooley Moo”
We Are Not This: Carolina Writers for Equality – Press Release
I’m lucky enough to have a story in this–“The Dark Lady” about a transgender actress in the days of Shakespeare. But even if I didn’t, I’d promote the living juice out of it. Much, much great stuff to read, all profits benefiting a magnificent cause. It’s available as an ebook right now from Amazon here,Continue reading “We Are Not This: Carolina Writers for Equality – Press Release”
For What It’s Worth
For the past two days, I’ve been trying to think of something to say that isn’t being said better already by somebody else, and what occurs to me is this. Right now and for the next two months, every political party in the US is going to be falling over itself to convince people ofContinue reading “For What It’s Worth”
Why #BlackLivesMatter Matters – one more white chick perspective
A brief message for all my fellow white folks who have a problem with #BlackLivesMatter. I get it; white guilt is exhausting, and life is hard for everybody. But right now, at this moment, we Americans live in a country where a serious contender for the highest office in the country believes that Dred ScottContinue reading “Why #BlackLivesMatter Matters – one more white chick perspective”
Lucy Blue Writes 