It was a very, VERY good year for horror this year! I was delighted and so humbled that Arterial Bloom was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award in the Anthology category. While it didn’t place, I’m so happy to see the love and support it received! Putting it together was a real trial-by-fire experience, and I’m so proud of the … Read More
The Arterial Bloom Cover is Nominated! And More!
It is an honor to have such a gorgeous cover for Arterial Bloom. Todd Keisling, who contributed a killer story as well as creating such a perfect cover, is up for an award on This Is Horror. Anybody can vote, and all you do is send in an email. Please read through and vote for your favorites! There are so many wonderful titles … Read More
It’s Official!
The official certificate arrived for Arterial Bloom, naming it a Bram Stoker Award Finalist! Woo hoo! I couldn’t be more proud of the authors and their stories. This was my maiden voyage as sole editor and the authors (and Todd Keisling, who did the cover and interior) made it as easy on me as possible. They were pleasures to work … Read More
Arterial Bloom is an Official Bram Stoker Nominee!
Oh, my friends. I can’t tell you how wonderful this is. You know that awards are subjective and you’re proud of what you and your team have accomplished regardless, but there is this SWOOSH of excitement that comes when you realize your peers are validating your hard work. It feels like a cross between giddiness and awed disbelief. I can’t … Read More
My Indie Muse Reviews Arterial Bloom!
I’m so happy that My Indie Muse took the time to review Arterial Bloom. It’s a nice review that calls out quite a few of the authors and their stellar stories, and it made my heart go DING! If you’d like to read it, you can do so here. If you like a book, please take the time to rate … Read More
Arterial Bloom Made the Preliminary Ballot for the Bram Stoker Awards!
Arterial Bloom is in the running for Superior Achievement in an Anthology! Who is over the moon? Why, I am! Simply over the moon. <3 Arterial Bloom is the little anthology that could, and I couldn’t be happier. From the gorgeous cover art by Todd Keisling to the layered, chilling stories within, I think it’s a beautiful and meaningful piece … Read More
Arterial Bloom is Available for 99 cents!
Friends! I’m delighted to announce that my editorial baby, Arterial Bloom, is available for 99 cents. If you’ve wanted to discover something both beautiful and brutal, this is the anthology for you. I hope you enjoy. You can pick it up here. Lush. Brutal. Beautiful. Visceral. Crystal Lake Publishing proudly presents Arterial Bloom, an artful juxtaposition of the magnificence and … Read More
This Is Horror Reviews Arterial Bloom!
I love the people at This Is Horror. They do good, quality work. I’m thrilled to see their review for Arterial Bloom! Thank you all so much for such a wonderful, carefully thought-out interview. It made my day! You can read their review HERE. Arterial Bloom is an anthology which is hard to pick flaws in. Each of its … Read More
Matt Betts and I Talk about Carson of Venus and Arterial Bloom! In Pictures.
So most of you know that author Matt Betts is my literary nemesis. We’ve been stalking each other for years, trying to trip each other up and drag each other down. We almost did a podcast together. I sent him a pair of Godzilla slippers. He and his family sent us face masks a few years ago when we had … 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