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Author Archives: TBM
The Spark for Heart of Ice
I need to confess something. I frigging love cemeteries. The old, beautiful ones that date back well over a hundred years. When I lived in London, I would stroll through Brompton Cemetery to let my mind wander. It’s a very … Continue reading
Not Acting my Age
The other day, I strapped on my backpack, which was mostly empty, but I made sure I had a full water bottle. With my mask on, I went out for a walking adventure, doing my best to avoid people. Not … Continue reading
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Tagged Heart of Ice Giveaway, Lesbian Author, Lesbian Fiction, Lesfic, Massachusetts, TB Markinson, Writer's Life, Writing Life
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The Wedding Speech I Don’t Remember
Many, many years ago, I was maid of honor for my best friend’s wedding. I’d never been the maid of honor before, and I think it took some time for it to sink in that I would have to give … Continue reading
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Tagged A Writer's Life, T. B. Markinson, Vineyards, Wedding Speeches
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The Trials and Tribulations of Having an Odd Head
I have an odd head. There’s no breaking that news gently. Trust me, many have, especially people who cut my hair. They try to gently say I have terrible hair to style and not to expect a miracle. What’s odd … Continue reading
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Tagged A Writer's Life, Bedhead, Heart of Ice, Lesbian Author, Lesbian Romance, Lesfic, TB Markinson
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A Day for Celebration
When Miranda and I published Holly and Ivy, we treated ourselves to a day at the spa. With COVID, that wasn’t an option this time around. However, neither of us wanted to skip celebrating the release of Heart of Ice, … Continue reading
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Tagged Heart of Ice, Lesbian Romance, Miranda MacLeod, TB Markinson, Writer's Life
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Is This Your Forever Home?
One of the questions I get asked a lot is where I get my ideas from. My answer is always disappointing to some, because I get them from everywhere, all of the time. There’s no special sauce, which I think … Continue reading
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Tagged A Writer's Life, Clare Lydon, Lesbian Romance, One Golden Summer, T. B. Markinson
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The New Reality
When Clare and I started planning our research trip to Whitstable for One Golden Summer, our cowrite, neither of us had an inkling how quickly world events would change. In February, I started reading stories about the virus plaguing China. … Continue reading
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Tagged A Writer's Life, Clare Lydon, Lesbian Romance, One Golden Summer, TB Markinson
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How do you say…?
Sometimes cowriting with an author, even one who is a good friend, presents awkward moments. For those of you who listen to the Lesbians Who Write podcast, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I’m terribly shy when it … Continue reading
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Tagged A Writer's Life, Clare Lydon, Lesbian Fiction, Lesbian Romance, One Golden Summer
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The things I do for work
I’m not adventurous when it comes to food. There are two types of food I usually despise: vegetables and seafood. Having said that, I should mention I do try things when traveling, but it’s rare for me to say, “Oh, … Continue reading
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Tagged Clare Lydon, Lesbian Romance, T. B. Markinson, The Writer's Life
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I think 2020 hates me
When I promised to share my triumphs and failures during the course of 2020, I had hoped I’d have more good shiz than setbacks to report, but so far, this year has my number. Okay, I’m going to dive in. … Continue reading