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Character flaws

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Shawna (A Mediated Life)

I’m planning to see Doctor Strange tomorrow, and am looking forward to it, as I do for all of the MCU stuff. There are, however, some problematic aspects of it (as there are with pretty much anything that gets mainstream … Continue reading →

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Sick, Sad World

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Shawna (A Mediated Life)

It’s been a month since the Pulse massacre. I haven’t been right since. Well, to be honest, I haven’t been right all year. Or even since last summer. If I’m going to be technical about it, it goes back well … Continue reading →

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Oh, hey, I have a blog!

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Shawna (A Mediated Life)

This summer has been a whirlwind of meatspace-life chaos, and I’ve barely had time to keep up with Twitter, much less any media that takes a longer time to consume/create. I haven’t been completely idle, however! In July, I released … Continue reading →

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Tesserae

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Shawna (A Mediated Life)

Realized I forgot to post about my new book here! Tesserae is my third novel, and the first of a two-part story (the sequel will be released later this year.) Basic gist, if you don’t want to read the back-cover … Continue reading →

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Diversity and the perception of “normal”

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Shawna (A Mediated Life)

Diversity in YA creator Malinda Lo is currently doing a great blog series on how reviewers often betray underlying biases when reviewing books about characters from marginalized groups. Highly recommended read. The topic is also a big jumping-off point for … Continue reading →

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Hard copies look great!

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Shawna (A Mediated Life)

Much as I love my Kindle, and being able to carry several pounds worth of books around with me, I must admit, seeing my own stuff in dead-tree versions does kinda tickle me. My inner library-haunting kid is squirming with glee. … Continue reading →

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Indie author, whatever that means

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Shawna (A Mediated Life)

Contrary to something I posted just last summer, I decided to skip the sturm und drang of finding an agent and/or traditional publisher and go indie for my first two books. Now that it’s done? I couldn’t be happier. I … Continue reading →

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Harper is live!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Shawna (A Mediated Life)

Earlier than expected, too. Woop! Please welcome my second novel, Harper. Back-cover blurb: — The rebirth of the harpies begins with one young man . . . Harper Reed’s post-high-school plans are up in the air. His promising football career … Continue reading →

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It’s almost here!

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Shawna (A Mediated Life)

Official cover art is still to come, but here’s a teaser image for my second novel, which should be available soon. Will post links and such when it’s live!

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Likely heroes: Brave, my book, and my kid

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Shawna (A Mediated Life)

A bit late on weighing in on the buzz from a couple of weeks ago re: Disney’s makeover of Merida. Short version: gross. Slightly longer version: It’s really making me question whether I want to take my kid to any … Continue reading →

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