Monthly Archives: June 2013

Rivka’s treasured memory

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Shira

They lurked in corners together, sharing private jokes, kindred souls apart from the rest. Rivka remembers her skill being patiently honed against the grindstone until, like her own steel, she was sharp, shining, and ready to face the world. He … Continue reading →

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When Princess Shulamit gets lonely and sneaks into a book

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Shira

If a young LGBTQ person (like our heroine here) grows up without knowing any other gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, or otherwise queer people, sometimes one of the only things she can do to feel less isolated is to read. What … Continue reading →

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Within the dragon’s wings, the warrior sleeps.

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Shira

This is a picture of Rivka getting her well-earned snooze on. Incidentally, I’m so excited this week to be working on my first round of edits from my editor at Prizm Books. She’s been great to collaborate with, so far, … Continue reading →

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My guest post on my publisher’s blog

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Shira

My guest post on my publisher’s blog People have been asking me, “So, what’s your book about?” The snap answer I’ve settled on is: “It’s about a gay woman, a straight woman, and a dragon.” That seems to get people’s … Continue reading →

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In which Princess Shulamit attempts to come out to her father, the king

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Shira

He said that there was a man I’d like somewhere in the world, and that I just needed to be patient. There are all different types of men — gentle men, intellectual men — whatever it was I wanted, I’d … Continue reading →

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