Mark Matthews did such a beautiful job putting this together. I’m exceptionally proud of my story titled “Love is a Crematorium.” These characters stole a piece of my heart. Lullabies for Suffering is one sale for 99 cents, and I believe today is the last day. You can scoop it up here! Also, “Love is a Crematorium” is eligible for the Bram … 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
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
Join Me Tonight on the Panic Room Radio Show!
What are you doing tonight? Sheltering in place? Why not be a good global citizen while listening to my live segment on the Panic Room Radio Show while I discuss Arterial Bloom? I’m delighted to appear alongside hosts James H. Longmore and Xtina Marie, as well as guest Joe Pulizzi. The show begins at 7:30 Pacific Time, 9:30 Central. Also, I’m … Read More
Happy Launch Day, Arterial Bloom!
Today is the day! She rose out of blood, sweat, and tears, and she’s such a lovely beast. Happy Launch Day to Arterial Bloom. I couldn’t be more proud. Thanks to Joe from Crystal Lake, Todd Keisling for the art and interiors, the readers, proofers, and these amazing authors who allowed me to share their stories. We worked very hard … Read More
Arterial Bloom is Out Now! And an Online Scavenger Hunt!
Oh, my friends! My friends! It happened! Arterial Bloom released! Crystal Lake Publishing proudly presents Arterial Bloom, an artful juxtaposition of the magnificence and macabre that exist within mankind. Each tale in this collection is resplendent with beauty, teeth, and heart. Edited by the Bram Stoker Award-winning writer Mercedes M. Yardley, Arterial Bloom is a literary experience featuring 16 stories … 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
Pretty Little Dead Girls Graphic Novel Update!
Hello, my friends! I just wanted to update you on our progress. The blankets will ship out on Wednesday! They’ve been a pleasure to make, and I’m happy to send them off to their new homes. Paintings and drawings are next. Orion is showing me the panels he’s working on and they are absolutely beautiful! The level of detail is … Read More
Kelli Owen Rounds Out the Arterial Bloom Anthology!
My friends! What a delight it is to announce the final author in the Arterial Bloom horror anthology! Last but certainly not least, Kelli Owen rounds everything out beautifully with her macabre story “Still Life.” She writes a fearlessly wistful story about holding the darkness in your hands. I’m so delighted to have her aboard! She wished she’d been … Read More