Category Archives: life

Redesign and Relaunch

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Arizela

This site has been around for almost two and a half years. During that time, I’ve faced health crises, brought home more four-legged friends than I can conveniently count, revised a novel, restarted a life I thought had been closed … Continue reading →

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On Moving On

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Arizela

The last few months have been pretty hectic around here. I’ve taken on a new job that is supposed to have me working one day a week and has proven to be more like full-time plus. I’ve re-enrolled in college … Continue reading →

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Difficult Topics: Racial Bias

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Arizela

I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching lately about diversity in fiction, primarily fantasy novels, and especially my own creative works. This is a very sensitive topic, and I genuinely do not intend any offense, but I have always believed … Continue reading →

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On Chance Occurrences

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Arizela

A few weeks ago, I was driving home from the endless errands that fill my days, and the car 5 lengths in front of mine that was going about 40mph was hit by a truck turning left across three lanes … Continue reading →

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In the (Personal) News

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Arizela

Life has been a little crazy in my house for the last year or so. I lost a sister this time last year, and another moved in with my family and (happily on all accounts) stayed with us a bit … Continue reading →

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