Author Archives: Theodora Goss

Small Adventures

Yesterday, I had a series of small adventures. I think small adventures are important, when you can’t have large ones. (And I’m far too busy for large ones right now.) While walking back to my office from my final class … Continue reading

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A Magical Life

The first thing I should mention is that at Goodreads, you can enter to win a free copy of The Thorn and the Blossom.   You can enter until November 30th, so go sign up!  Because you never know, and if … Continue reading

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Two Nice Things

This is going to be a short post because I’m very, very tired. I still haven’t caught up on the sleep I lost traveling to and from the World Fantasy Convention. But I wanted to mention two nice things I … Continue reading

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Writing the Book

I promised that I would talk a little about writing The Thorn and the Blossom. I remember when Stephen first asked me if I would like to work on the project. I was standing outside the Lexington library when my … Continue reading

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The Book Itself

Guess what I got in the mail on Friday!  Two copies of the book itself. Here is what it looks like (propped on my mission-style futon chair, against the William Morris pillow). At least, that’s the slipcase. If you turn … Continue reading

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Now What?

On Friday, I successfully defended my doctoral dissertation. So, it’s done. I still need to print out copies for the library, which will be an elaborate process. And I still need to fill out a few forms. But all the … Continue reading

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The Farmer’s Market

“Where have you been?” you ask. Because I don’t think I’ve updated this blog so intermittently since I first created it, in November. But I’ve never before been so close to my dissertation defense, either. So that’s where I’ve been, … Continue reading

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