SlipperyWords (J.D. Blackrose)

Three Things I Learned From My Kidney

I don’t know how long it’s been since I did a “Three Things” post. Some of them are on this blog, others only on Facebook, so it is hard to…

JDBlackrose March 12, 2021

Personal Musings

What is grief, if not love, persevering?

What is grief, if not love persevering? (Thank you Lucas Werneck @lukaswerneck for allowing me to use your gorgeous artwork) Some of the best writing out there today is happening…

JDBlackrose March 5, 2021

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Authors Cover Reveal

Diviner’s Game Trilogy by Jennifer Cody

Author Jennifer Cody creates chosen families and relationships that pull heavily on what's "acceptably" taboo in this M/M gay romance series, The Diviner's Game Trilogy. It's a real life game…

JDBlackrose February 12, 2021

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Personal Musings Pluck & Cover Zombie Cosmetologist

A Zombie Cosmetologist’s Favorite Things

‘Tis the season, even in year “Holy Hell What Happened,” so it is time to think of gifts. I am a firm believer in pampering so add these to your…

JDBlackrose December 15, 2020

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Waylon Blogs for Chicks on the Case

Waylon Jenkins, Zombie Cosmetologist, was asked to blog for Chicks on the Case and provide a few make-up tips for those pesky family holiday Zoom meetings. Check out what he…

JDBlackrose December 9, 2020

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Personal Musings Writing Advice

Getting Started Writing From Ground Negative One

During this past DragonCon I had the privilege of speaking with a number of writers who were just beginning their journeys. It was so interesting that I wanted to write…

JDBlackrose November 5, 2020

Authors

Juan of the Dead by Jacalyn Boggs

I haven't read this the cover artwork is the sweeeeeeet. Go on a cruise, they said. Learn about other cultures, they said. It’ll be fun, they said. Yeah, I thought…

JDBlackrose November 3, 2020

Authors

Mad Hatter Vampire Prince

That's a title, right there. Full disclosure, I haven't read this book, but the title is super intriguing. Leave comments if you've read anything by this author. I love the…

JDBlackrose October 12, 2020

Authors

Battleground by Jim Butcher: A Spoiler Free Review

Anyone who reads my blog knows that while I enjoyed Peace Talks, I wrote that I wasn’t as enamored by it as I wanted to be because it was half…

JDBlackrose September 29, 2020

Authors Cover Reveal

Bloodlaced Kanjin hardly view their servants as human. Even less so when they are different. Asagi is different. Both a man and a woman. In the wake of his failure to…

JDBlackrose September 25, 2020