A Comics Nebula Award and Holiday Book Set

Belonging, Recognition, and Gratitude

Hello lovelies,

Whether in real life or traveling through a wonderful sci-fi or fantasy world, it is nice to feel a sense of belonging and recognition. Whether it’s a nod and warm smile when entering a cafe or seeing ourselves in an author’s protagonist—a sense of belonging is important. I hope some of you feel that sense of belonging and recognition when you receive my newsletter and read one of my stories. I know with each subscriber and comment or share, I feel that all too important connection. I am grateful to you all for being here with me.

I volunteer for different groups in a variety of ways. Part of why I do that is to offer that smile or nod to a person who may not always get one. Another reason is to work alongside like-minded individuals toward a common goal that we all care about enough to give it our precious time.

One of my volunteer gigs for several years has been the comic committee chair for SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association). Previously, the comm…