I’m delighted to announce that the HWA Poetry Showcase Volume 8 is now available. It’s edited by Stephanie M. Wytovich and includes my poem “Afterlife.” It’s available here. Why don’t you check it out? Artist/Poet Showcase: Robert Payne Cabeen– “Run Away” Crystal Lake Poetry Contest Winner: E.F. Schraeder– “Cherry Blossoms (On Mourning a Distant Mother)” Showcase TOC: Bright Tapestry … Read More
November’s Pretty Little Dead Girls Graphic Novel Update!
Hello, dear friends! Orion has spent this month working like a beast. All of the panels have been drawn, so he’s focusing on coloring and lettering. I was thrilled to discover that every time the narrator speaks, Orion put little stars in the dialogue boxes. Let me show you. It’s such a simple, beautiful thing, but it adds so much … Read More
The Complete First Season of Black Mariah is Available in Paperback!
I’m delighted to announce that our shared world project BLACK MARIAH is available in paperback! Black Mariah is an intense conspiracy thriller written by ten different authors describing waves catastrophic events as they take place in ten different places. My contribution is Season 1: Episode 5: Las Vegas. My tale is dark, exciting, and explores murder, trauma, humanity, and chosen … Read More
Happy Halloween! October’s Pretty Little Dead Girls Graphic Novel Update.
Happy Halloween, my dear friends! I hope you’re all engaging in wonderful festivities and celebrating however makes you happiest. We dressed up as orange narwhals, rainbows, and a pair of pants, and gave out Halloween pinwheels and kaleidoscopes. It’s one of our very favorite times of year. Orion thrilled me with his amazing art! We’re closing in on the homestretch. … Read More
Join Us Tomorrow For Grimm Tales!
My friends, what a crazy year or two (or three) it has been! One of the things I’ve missed most has been conferences and discussions with my literary colleagues. So imagine my absolute joy at being asked to participate in the Grimm Tales panel at the Fox Cities Books Festival! It’s a free, virtual online event that runs tomorrow at … Read More
99 Cent Ebook Sale! Today Only.
Today is Crystal Lake Publishing day at Godless! Many Indie horror books are on sale, including mine. You can pick up Pretty Little Dead Girls, Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu, and Little Dead Red for 99 cents. The audiobooks of Nameless and Little Dead Red are also available. Come join us!
A Podcast Interview with PaleoCheese!
Oh my friends! I had the best time doing a podcast interview with my old friend Chad Lutzke and my new friend Jeremiah Bannister! The main topic was the importance of a supportive spouse when you’re a creative, but we also discussed scorpions, strong women, children with special needs, and all sorts of things. Come have a listen!
Pretty Little Dead Girls Graphic Novel June 2021 Update!
Hello, friends! What a crazy month. It absolutely flew by, but I’m delighted to give you an update on the graphic novel! Orion has been shooting me panels fast and furiously, and they are just beautiful. Look at this small section of a larger panel. It’s Bryony’s house, and you can see the footprints the desert leaves as it prowls … Read More
This is an Epic Giveaway!
My friend and amazing horror writer Michaelbrent Collings is hosting an epic giveaway, and I’m so happy to be part of it! Five bestselling, award-winning fantasy authors are giving away signed copies of our books. Do you want to enter? Yes, you want to enter. Enter often and increase your chances to win these wonderful books and, if we get … Read More
Miss Murder’s Easy Microwave Caramel Popcorn!
This is such a simple and easy recipe! If you’d like a harder caramel popcorn, you can toss it in the oven afterward. Pop your popcorn. Put 1/2 cup of butter and 1/2 cup of brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Nuke it for two minutes and stir. Add 10 large marshmallows, pop it back in the microwave for two … Read More