What a delightfully busy week, and it’s only getting better! Stop by the Barnes and Noble on Rainbow. Kathy-Lynn Cross, Amber Hassler, and I will be there to sign books from 4-6 pm. Stop by and chat with us! Touch our shiny hair! Say hello. We hope to see you. <3 The address is: Rainbow Promenade 2191 N Rainbow Blvd. … Read More
Love is a Crematorium and Other Tales is Out Now!
My friends! She’s finally here! Love is a Crematorium and Other Tales is out, and I am so very excited to see her. A woman builds her lover from carefully scavenged pieces and parts. A young girl is groomed for madness by one who loves her most. A neurodivergent boy organizes his life, and loss, by the ticking of a … Read More
I’m Speaking at Snow College!
I’m delighted to present at the Snow College Convocation Series! I’ll be giving a live presentation titled “The Worth and Beauty of the Macabre.” It is, of course, about the beautiful and redemptive aspects of my favorite genre, horror. *swoon* If you want to watch me live, you can tune in here. If you’re afraid I’ll faint, screw up, or … Read More
Miss Murder at the American Night Writers Association Conference!
I just returned from the American Night Writers Association conference! That’s a mouthful, isn’t it? We just call it ANWA, because we love acronyms. I was delighted to be faculty at the ANWA conference in Mesa, Arizona! I mentored three writers during a four-hour critique workshop. It was intense and that’s a long time to tear into something, but they … Read More
Going Live on Vox Vomitus!
The lovely co-hosts of Vox Vomitus have invited Tom Deady and I over to talk about The Rack. The rack is a cool anthology featuring several super cool horror writers (including Stephen King) and includes my story “I am a House Demanding to be Haunted.” It’s a haunted house story in reverse, and I really like it! Anyway, feel free … Read More
The Love is A Crematorium Cover Reveal!
Hi friends! And here she is! I’m delighted to share the cover of Love is a Crematorium and Other Tales, created by Elderlemon Designs. Isn’t it wonderful? I think it really fits the collection and especially goes along with the beautiful introduction by Gabino Iglesias. It made me swoon. Love is a Crematorium is available for preorder for 99 cents, and … Read More
Amber Hassler Interviews Me for Twisted News!
Amber Hassler is a great person, a hard-working creative, and a co-chair of the Las Vegas chapter of the HWA. She also writes the Twisted News column for First Comics News. She bribed me with my favorite Thai place and we had a fun interview about all things writing! Please hear what we discussed while I was busy stuffing my … Read More
Crystal Lake’s Shadows and Ink Mastermind Group
Hi friends! If you’re a member of the Crystal Lake’s Shadows and Ink Mastermind Group, come to the meeting on Saturday, August 17! I will be speaking to the group and answering any questions you might have. It’s going to be fun! If you aren’t a member, you can sign up for an annual fee. Hope to see some friendly … Read More
Cover Reveal for Tom Deady’s THE RACK, With a Story from Me!
Friends! I am so excited to share this with you! I am honored to be included in the very cool The Rack anthology edited by Tom Deady. It features one of my favorite stories of the year, which is called “I Am A House Demanding To Be Haunted.” It’s a beautiful, otherworldly tale about a haunted house…but in reverse. The extraordinary … Read More
“Places My Father Left Me and Other Horrors” is Now Available!
Weird Tales has been around for 100 years, and I’ve wanted to publish there since I was a little girl. Imagine my complete joy when Jonathan Maberry, who edits Weird Tales, said, “Welcome to the Weird Tales family.” I’m delighted to announce that WT published my short story “Places My Father Left Me and Other Horrors” in Issue 369, The … Read More