My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell A wonderful, difficult, intricate read. I wanted to protect her. 4/5
My Panels at World Fantasy Con!
I’m delighted to not only be attending the virtual 2020 World Fantasy Convention, but I’m participating on two panels. The first panel will be Creating Monsters. I’ll be moderating this panel (yay!) and we’ll discuss the most fascinating monsters in today’s fantasy as well as how to keep monsters contemporary. That panel will go live on Saturday, October 30 at … Read More
Ten Word Review: The 57 Bus
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime that Changed their Lives by Dashka Slater A thoughtful, painfully honest read that addresses gender and trauma. 4/5
A SpoooOOOoooky Decoration!
This is one of my favorite paintings. It was difficult and monotone and I wasn’t used to doing such sharp edges, but I’m really proud of it. It’s a watercolor I painted last year. I decided it was time to pull it out of the dark box it was stuffed in and frame it. It’s hanging in a place of … Read More
October Update on Pretty Little Dead Girls: The Graphic Novel
Hello, friends! Orion has been working extremely hard, and has created most glorious pages! I’d like to share a sneak peek with you. This is our Bryony in high school with her crush, Teddy Baker. Teddy’s intentions are…well. For those unfamiliar with Pretty Little Dead Girls, you’ll find out when your copy of the graphic novel arrives. It’s going to … Read More
Pimp a Friend Friday: Todd Keisling and Jane Friedman
Jane Friedman did a wonderful Q&A with Todd Keisling, and you should all read it. Seriously. Todd’s work is stellar and his character is even better. I can’t wait until he blows up in the literary world. The Geeky Writers and I constantly tell him that we’re going to ride his coattails to success. In fact, just today I referred … Read More
September 2020’s Reads
I told you about my super special awesome bookclub (The Book Democracy Book Club)where we are given a bingo card and random reading prompts. You read the book and a mod gives it a look over before checking off your box. It gives me something to look forward to every month, and helps me prioritize my massive TBR (To Be … Read More
Ten Word Review: The Exorcist
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty A dark classic written in a bizarrely charming manner. Loved. 5/5 stars
My Story “Everyday Kintsugi : The Glory of Her Broken Parts” Will Be in the One of Us Anthology!
I am delighted to announce that my story “Everyday Kintsugi: The Glory of Her Broken Parts” will be included in the One of Us: A Tribute to Frank Michaels Errington anthology. Frank was such a good and generous man, and his passing hit the horror community hard. It was touching to see how many authors wanted to participate and to … Read More
Little Miss Murder Plays Baseball
I was NOT the alert child in white. I was a dreamer from the get-go.