Claudia’s Blog
Podcast with Strider Klusman, “Author in the Headlights”
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by Strider Klusman on his podcast, "Author in the Headlights." We met at the Chanticleer Reviews Writing Conference in April 2026. Here is the link to the interview. https://youtu.be/62i9yvjlcho
“Fields of Prosperis” Wins a First Place in the 2025 Cygnus Awards for Science Fiction
My SciFi/Adventure novel, "Fields of Prosperis," just won a first place in the 2025 Cygnus Awards for Science Fiction, part of the Chanticleer International Book Awards. Here I am with Kiffer Brown, the CEO of Chanticleer. The writers' conference took place in...
“Fields of Prosperis” wins a 2025 Editors’ Choice award from Catholic Reads
My SciFi/Adventure novel, "Fields of Prosperis," has won a 2025 Editors' Choice award for Science Fiction from 'Catholic Reads.'See the Results!
Lessons from the Farm 2 – Persistence and Patience
We chose the hottest weekend in August! Well, it really chose us. After a good two-year run of letting our chickens be free-range until dusk, we were suddenly losing a chicken a day to hawks and other varmints. Our small coop was fine for the nights, but not a...
Literature and Lattes Conference and Book Fair
I had an amazing time at the Literature and Lattes Writers' Conference and Book Fair in South Dakota last weekend! Paula and Myja Miller did a fantastic job organizing and hostessing this event. Their warm welcomes made us feel cherished, and their flawless event...
My Kraken Towel!
I just finished designing and making my latest cross stitch towel. It features Kraken, the beloved Shakespeare-quoting alien from my SciFi/Adventure novel, "Fields of Prosperis, available on Amazon. I backstitched one of his Shakespeare quotes around his figure....