Sorry I’ve been so MIA on this blog lately. Between a tornado that totaled my in-law’s business, nearly slicing my fingertip off with a rotary cutter, and other little things that make up life, I haven’t been online very much. Thanks to all who have been emailing, texting, calling, private messaging, and asking through the grapevine if I’m okay. I’m … Read More
Gamut Magazine Reopens Tonight!
Gamut Magazine is scheduled to open to submissions tonight at midnight, CST. We’ll remain open until we receive 300 submissions, and then we’ll close. Gamut has chosen to cap submissions at 300 a month for two main reasons. 1) We want to reply in a timely manner, hopefully in 31 days or less, and 2) we don’t want to suffer … Read More
Miss Murder's Blanket Obsession
I think perhaps I have a problem. The most delicious, snuggly, joy-filled problem in the world. I could make blankets until the day I die.
Detritus In Love Pre-Orders Are Up!
I can’t tell you how excited I am! Pre-orders for Detritus In Love are now up! Detritus comes out on October third, and you can pre-order it for $2.99 here. “What unfurls in the form of The Opposite is a haunting and unsettling presence—one that our protagonist, Detritus, must battle, with a motley crew consisting of only his ghostly best friend and a … Read More
An Interview! 13 Questions.
Ah, lucky number 13. At least, it’s always been my lucky number. I even turned 13 on Friday the 13th. What a grand year that was. The delightful Joan De La Haye was kind enough to let me pop by her blog. We discuss whether I’m a plotter or a pantser and what key words would turn me to a … Read More
Cover Reveal for Detritus in Love!
Eeeeee! Here it is! This is the collaboration John Boden and I have been working on. He sent me a snippet of a story to read, and I fell in love with the characters. There was the unfortunate boy named Detritus by his mother. The ghostly best friend in a Nazi uniform. The dead girl who refused to acknowledge she … Read More
Meet with Me on Thursday! We'll Talk Queries.
One of the most daunting parts of writing is actually querying and submitting your stories. It’s a bit frightening to look up strangers and ask them if they’d like to read your work, but it’s an integral part to the process that simply can’t be skipped. You can’t be published if you don’t submit, yes? And you can’t submit if … Read More
This is Horror: Best Writing Advice Episode
In this podcast twenty writers discuss the best writing advice they’ve received. Contributions from Stephen Graham Jones, Mercedes M. Yardley, Helen Marshall, Paul Tremblay, George Ttoouli, Nina Allan, David Moody, Jessica McHugh, John F.D. Taff, John C. Foster, David Bowles, Lisa L. Hannett, Bob Pastorella, Josh Malerman, Richard Thomas, Vincenzo Bilof, Jasper Bark, Sarah Langan, S. P. Miskowski and This Is … Read More
Pimp a Friend Friday: Timothy C. Ward
My friend Tim Ward has a cool new book titled Godsknife: Revolt, and it looks AWESOME. I’ve known him for a few years, and he is seriously the coolest guy. We just hit it off beautifully, and I admire the goodness and talent that I see in him. I’m happy to host an interview with him. Tim! It’s been such … Read More
Gamut Reopens Tomorrow!
Has it been a month already since Gamut first opened its doors? Gamut has chosen to cap submissions at 300 a month for two main reasons. 1) We want to reply in a timely manner, hopefully in 31 days or less, and 2) we don’t want to suffer staff burnout. One we reach 300 subs, we close while we get everything … Read More