You guys. I’m in love with this collection. I’m in love with this cover. I’m in love with my co-author, Dustin LaValley’s dog, Bronson. Like, I’m crazy obsessed with him! There is so much love! And this is a limited edition chapbook with a run of 150 copies. That is all. -55 pages -Perfect-bound 6×9 paperback -Limited to 150 … Read More
The Impromptu Disney Tea Party
I closed my computer and walked away for a minute. And what did I come back to? The most delightful Lego Disney tea party ever. My girls simply went wild. Needless to say, writing took a back seat and we played instead. Sometimes kids know when we need a break. 🙂
Mind Meld: Our Favorite Graphic Novels
I was delighted to be invited to the Barnes and Noble Sci-Fi and Fantasy Blog to discuss my favorite graphic novel! “What, Mercedes, you have a favorite?” Why yes, I do, and it’s so insanely beautiful that I could lick it. And perhaps I have, because not only do I own it, but it’s signed by the author. One day … Read More
Stokercon Wrap-up with Pictures!
Stokercon was wonderful and busy and bursting with people I love and people I’ll love as soon as I get to know them better. What a cool experience! It took place on the Queen Mary, which was a phenomenal big ship. It was even sweeter in banana split form. I spent time with part of the Gamut staff and other … Read More
Alice Is A Lush
We know why she saw what she did in Wonderland. Look at the size of her bottle!
Eeee! Stokercon 2017!
It’s going to be so much fun. I’ll be hanging with dear friends and the Gamut staff down at the Queen Mary on Long Beach. Will you be there? Let’s meet up! Here is my schedule: Thu, April 27, 3pm – 4pm Librarians’ Day Building Diverse Horror Collections Description: International horror, horror written by women, horror about people of color. Learn … Read More
Miss Murder Asks For Help…And It's AWESOME.
It’s perfectly fine to ask for help…unless you’re me, that is. Or, I suspect, you. If your mother, spouse, friend, or sibling needed help, wouldn’t you leap to give it? Wouldn’t you stretch out your hand instantly? And sometimes you don’t know they need help unless they ask. Why don’t they just ASK? Because it’s hard. Because we live in … Read More
Welcome to My Vegas Neighborhood
This charming house with beautiful fence is up the street from me. I see them and their “alleged drug dealing” neighbors every time I go for a walk. Gotta love this town.
Writers on Writing Omnibus for 99 Cents!
Massive 99c Kindle promo from Crystal Lake Publishing (all part of celebrating our 50th release at the end of this month)! Learn the craft of writing from those who know it best. This is the Writers on Writing Vol.1 – 4 Omnibus – An Author’s Guide where your favorite authors share their ultimate secrets in becoming and being an author. … Read More
Pimp a Friend Friday: Green Ronin Talent Search!
This is super cool, you guys. Green Ronin, who put out The Lost Citadel, is hosting a talent search. They are specifically looking for women at this point, but plan to do something for men in the future. Let me briefly quote what they said on their blog. “Ultimately, one woman will be chosen to write for the Lost Citadel … Read More