Category Archives: Life

Stuff that happens to me.

The page is blank

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Marie Loughin

It’s been a long time. I have no excuses, except that my brain seems to be as blank as this page, these days. I sit down with an idea and stare at the screen, but everything that seemed so clever … Continue reading →

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Of zombies, Poseidon, and tidal waves

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Marie Loughin

Okay, so I’ve been MIA from my blog for far too long. We won’t even talk about that New Years Goal that shall be buried in the graveyard of laughable promises. I have many excuses, but none of them are … Continue reading →

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About boats and glinting sunshine

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Marie Loughin

Sorry to be quiet so long. First there were life events, and then Daughter1.0 and I tagged along with my husband to a work-related convention. The nice thing about going to work-related conventions is that you often get to stay … Continue reading →

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Invasion of the Cosplayers

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Marie Loughin

Last week, I wrote about the Summer Night Market, where I ate interesting things, bought interesting things, and saw interesting people. In particular, I saw people in interesting clothes, with hair color not usually seen on humans. In fact, I … Continue reading →

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Night Market (through a psychedelic lens)

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Marie Loughin

When I first heard rumors of the Vancouver Night Market, images from Neil Gaiman’s floating market of London Below came to mind. A night market should be a little weird, a little gritty, and full of eccentric individuals. I should be … Continue reading →

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Books I Want to be Buried With

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Marie Loughin

A while back, I ranted about the digitization of literature. Soon we won’t even keep our electronic files in our homes, anymore. Everything will be stored in “the cloud,” an undefined somewhere else. Don’t get me wrong—I’m not against e-books. … Continue reading →

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Puppy, day 2: The nervous breakdown

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Marie Loughin

Here is my new puppy. Don’t be fooled by his adorableness. He is a vibrating, finger-biting, cat-harassing, carpet-pooping little monster. That charming curlicue tail is fuzz-covered worm set on a barbed hook. Those soulful little eyes issue commands like a drill … Continue reading →

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And that is why every writer should have a book launch party

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Marie Loughin

Writers work mostly in solitude. When you pick away at a novel for years, those who initially supported your endeavor tend to lose interest. They may even forget you’re writing a novel or start believing you’ll never finish. You might … Continue reading →

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Fantasy on the Ice

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Marie Loughin

My dad doesn’t read fantasy fiction. Ever. The only fiction books he reads are crime novels, like those by John D. MacDonald. In fact, he only reads John D. MacDonald books. And only the ones with Travis McGee in them. … Continue reading →

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Predgoalutions for 2012

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Marie Loughin

Free Photo Bank Daring Predictions A president shall be elected in the US. It might be a new one. Road construction/modification will continue in Surrey, BC. None of it will be completed (except maybe the filling of some pot holes). … Continue reading →

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