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The Neurodiversiverse: Alien Encounters

Would neurodiversity be an advantage in dealing with aliens?
Let’s find out!

A science fiction anthology
with stories, poetry, and art
by neurodivergent writers, artists, and editors.
#ownvoices #hopepunk

Edited by Anthony Francis & Liza Olmsted

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Your Writing Matters

34 Quick Essays to Get Unstuck and Stay Inspired

by Keiko O’Leary, Poet Laureate of Cupertino, California

Cultivate your writing life with encouragement and advice on staying motivated and overcoming creative obstacles.

Edited by Liza Olmsted, published by Thinking Ink Press

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From My Blog

Have Fun (and Be More Productive)

Feb 21, 2023

Catherine Price redefines fun as having three factors: playfulness, connection, and flow. We live better and work better from fun than perfectionism.

Nobody Cares about Software Testing (and what to do about it)

Feb 7, 2023

When I was a Software Quality Engineer, I can’t tell you how often I’d explain how testing went and my coworkers’ eyes would glaze over.

My Post-Corporate Life — What I’ve Been Up To

Jul 22, 2022

I left my job at Dropbox at the end of April after 7+ years as a Quality Engineer and QA Manager. I’m focusing on resting and recovering from burnout … and hiking, knitting, writing, and publishing. As always :)

Liza Olmsted