Thirty-four years ago today I met Kelley. So far they’ve been the best years of my life. My hope is that they just keep getting better. I certainly hope the photographs of us do! This blurry but happy snapshot was taken with someone’s phone (Jim Kelly’s?) by the pool at the International Conference For The Fantastic In The Arts in Orlando by someone else (maybe Ted Chiang?). I don’t remember—only that we’d been having a great conversation but that, as is the nature of conventions, we were all about to dash off and do something else.
If you want more photos of me and Kelley through the years, see 30 Years Ago: A Love Story In Photos.
Meanwhile, Kelley and I will be getting on with various zesty delights here at home surrounded by cats, trees, flowers, books, Champagne and the life that we’ve built—are still building—together.
May your summer be exactly what you wish it to be.
Nicola Griffith 
Loved both the post and the photo story of your love! Thank you for sharing not only your gorgeous writing but a glimpse into a happy life together.
I was at a Storm game with my daughter last night and neither of us could muster our usual Storm Crazy energy. Life in these times is wearing us down. The news keeps getting worse.
I received Spear the first week it came out and got the beautiful enamel pin!!!! I was immediately enthralled. Then I stopped reading it. I was actually fearful of finishing the story! A âfirst readingâ only happens once and I donât want to say goodbye to your characters!!!
My funk tells me itâs time! Iâm finishing âFevered Starâ by Rebecca Roanhorse. Then immersing myself in Spear! Thank you for your work!!!!
Barbara Gomez Retired HS Librarian Now: Street Youth Outreach worker – something very difficult but good for the soul!
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Thank you for this moment of cheer and positivity at a moment when I am filled with dark thoughts.