Hi friends,
Had such a strange day today.
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from The Skylark by David Cox |
Summer Solstice here was intense and beautiful and difficult. I heard good news, troubling news, and everything in-between. My heart feels all twisted and tight.
In an attempt to ground myself, I visited the Seattle Art Museum to see the Victorian Rebels exhibit on the women and men of the Pre-Raphaelite movement. It was truly beautiful and loosened me, gently. If you have a chance to go, I highly recommend it.
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Victorian Evening Gown |
I couldn't help thinking of Delia Sherman, Ellen Kushner, Terri Windling, and Cortney Skinner much of the time, since my "Hell's Pre-Raphaelites" biker jacket is part of their shared history. Like the remarkable souls featured in this exhibit, I'm grateful to these luminaries for setting examples of artful and art-full lives.
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The Keepsake by Kate Elizabeth Bunce |
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Detail from The Keepsake by Kate Elizabeth Bunce |
Speaking of art, I'm nearing completion on the 1st draft of my 6th novel, with just a few chapters to go. I have revisions to do on the 5th novel, and am considering polishing the 3rd for a round of querying. I'm also playing with a series of bandit love songs while we slowly record the last of the mermaid album.
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Musica by Kate Elizabeth Bunce |
No big publishing news, I'm afraid, but I did have a short fantasy story accepted to another Sirens benefit anthology. I'm grateful and hopeful that a year from now I'll be farther along this winding path.
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The Long Engagement by Arthur Hughes |
As always, I'm sending love to each and all. I hope this post finds you enjoying your solstice, or the sunny summer beyond.
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