This is my new Hive account, where I’ll be posting about writing, books, Star Wars, and other random awesomeness!

Welcome to the dark side. Just kidding. Mostly. ;)

Three Things about Me

1. Why Leia Talon?

I’m publishing fantasy and sci-fi books under the pen name Leia Talon. Most of my upcoming books are in SFF genres, so I’ll be Leia for the foreseeable future.

I chose Leia because it’s part of my middle name, and as a tribute to the rebel princess who’s been my idol since I was two. Talon invokes my love of nature and all things dragon.

Long live the imagination!

2. I write with my cloak on.

I have reasons.

As if the luxurious feel of a cloak wasn’t enough, it's super cozy. And since my writing room is farthest in the house from the wood stove, during a Canadian winter a cloak is a wonderful thing!

3. I’m obsessed with the Mandalorian.

Want to geek out about Star Wars? I’m your gal.

Especially if you want to talk Mandalorian. Or the Andor series that’s coming out in 2022. Or Rogue One. I don’t usually go for tragedies, but Rogue One hooked me hard.

Ah, the Mandalorian. I mean, a hunter-assassin adopts a jedi-in-training and drops everything to protect this kid from the Empire—what's not to love? Dangerous, kind-hearted rogues are my jam.

This is the way.

Happy Hive Fest!

I did try to get all the things working so I could show up to HiveFest and mingle, but I completely failed to pull it off. That said, I’m stoked that there’s a gathering despite everything 2020 has thrown down, and hope to catch some of the live stream.

I'm glad to be back on the blockchain! Thanks for saying hello and following this new account!