It’s going to be an adjustment, and that is partially because the kids and I have gone almost completely nocturnal during quarantine. It only took me about two days until I was staying up until 5:00 am, but gradually the kiddos hung out with me and I started putting them to bed at 1 am. Yes, my nine-year-old has a … Read More
Surviving Tomorrow is Out!
My friends, I’m so honored to be a part of this collection. My story “Voracious Black” is about the devastating deaths of miners in my Utah home community. (And here’s more about me!) If you’re overwhelmed during this pandemic, this is a great way to help supply testing kits as well as supporting authors and reading great literature. You can … Read More
Hey. It’s 100 Days Until Halloween
There’s hope. I’d love to share this adorable picture by Little Spooky Studio.
Announcing Surviving Tomorrow!
My friends, I’m so honored to be a part of this collection. I was asked if I could donate a story in order to raise money for Covid19 testing kits, and yes, yes, YES, I was thrilled to. My story “Voracious Black” is about the devastating deaths of miners in my Utah home community. (And here’s more about me!) If … Read More
Martin Lastrapes Interviews Me About Arterial Bloom. And Meet Niko!
What are you doing during quarantine? Why not listen to this super cool interview with Martin Lastrapes? Martin is an author /podcaster/all-around-character that lives here in Vegas. We were originally going to do the interview face-to-face, but then life and a global pandemic happened. We talk quarantine, Arterial Bloom, and my son bursts onto the scene at about the hour and … Read More
Ben Eads Is Reading One of My Stories Live Tonight!
Ben Eads is doing his best to share the love (and horror) during this time. Stop by for a live reading tonight, April 18, at 7 pm EDT. He’ll be reading stories from Damien Angelica Walters, Kenneth Cain, and my story “Sweet, Sweet Sonja T.” “Sweet, Sweet Sonja T” is one of my earliest works and was featured in my Beautiful … Read More
Free Apex Social Distancing Book Bundle (Including Beautiful Sorrows!)
I am absolutely thrilled to be included in the Apex Social Distancing bundle. Apex put together five books that you can download for free to read during this time, including my very first book, Beautiful Sorrows. Please download, share, read, and enjoy. You can download the bundle here. Available until March 31st Covid-19 is serious business. In an effort … Read More
Pick-Me-Ups: Love During the Time of Corona
My friends. My darling ones. Humanity is horrible and wonderful and ugly and amazing. Right now there’s a pandemic and panic, but there is also so much beauty. I’ve made a list of wonderful things people are doing to make this time in self-isolation/quarantine easier. From virtual museum tours to Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson’s “Quarantunes” playlist, here are some … Read More
Say What Is Truth with Joni Haws! Honesty, Vulnerability, and Trigger Warnings
My friend Joni Haws is an absolutely amazing person. She is one of my very favorite people in the entire world. Joni just started the Say What is Truth podcast, where she sits and has conversations with (extra)ordinary, everyday people to discuss what goes on in their lives. She’s wise, insightful, and these conversations hit hard. Exploring life’s defining moments, … Read More
Our ISP (Individualized Support Plan) for Niko. Gah.
We had an ISP for Niko today. An ISP is an Individualized Support Plan or Individualized Services Plan. In short, we’re opening a case file for Niko so we can have support when he transitions out of high school. We want him to be able to contribute to society and engage with those around him, but we need help facilitating … Read More