Category Archives: A Writer’s Life

Will Ten Cents Land Me in Jail?

Posted on October 31, 2020 by TBM

If you listen to the Lesbians Who Write podcast, you’ll know I’m truly awful when it comes to math. Side note, when I agreed to cohost with Clare Lydon, I didn’t factor in how many times I’d have to do … Continue reading →

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I’m No Longer in Control of My Life

Posted on October 20, 2020 by TBM

For well over a year, many of my friends and the better half have encouraged me to adopt a cat. I’m a pet person. Always have been. However, when my cat died in 2018 (after losing my dog in 2016), … Continue reading →

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WTF is TB Thinking?

Posted on October 6, 2020 by TBM

A couple of days ago, I shared my version for the spark of Heart of Ice, cowritten by Miranda MacLeod. Miranda is here today to tell it from her perspective. Take it away Miranda When TB called me last fall … Continue reading →

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The Spark for Heart of Ice

Posted on October 3, 2020 by TBM

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 →

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Not Acting my Age

Posted on September 26, 2020 by TBM

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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The Wedding Speech I Don’t Remember

Posted on September 20, 2020 by TBM

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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The Trials and Tribulations of Having an Odd Head

Posted on September 12, 2020 by TBM

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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A Day for Celebration

Posted on September 6, 2020 by TBM

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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The New Reality

Posted on August 10, 2020 by TBM

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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How do you say…?

Posted on July 17, 2020 by TBM

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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