In celebration of Women in Horror Month, my publishers at Shock Totem have decided to give away my short story collection for FREE this week only. It will be free from Monday, February 23 until Friday, February 27. There is a place where sorrows pile up like snow and rest in your hair like cherry blossoms. Boys have wings, monsters … Read More
I Made A Thing! A Sewn Gold Necklace Thing.
There’s a subscription DIY company called For The Makers, and they have some pretty intriguing craft ideas I’ve never tried. One was this fantastic necklace. You start out with several foil disks, and you actually sew them together with a needle and thread to form a flower. You sew seed and bugle beads into the center. I made three flowers. … Read More
Ten Word Review: The River of Night’s Dreaming
Ten Word Reviews for busy people with short attention spans. The River of Night’s Dreaming by Karl Edward Wagner. What a dreamy, well-crafted tale of madness. Nearly perfect.
This is Exactly Why We Need “Women In Horror Month,” You Jerk.
Well. I’m mad. I’m not trying to be inciting or hysterical. But I am angry. A “fellow” horror writer lambasted a dear friend and amazing woman for doing book signings while in costume and…I’m not quite sure what else. Being a woman? He said women were especially bad at trying to grab attention (“claiming” we’re horror writers when we aren’t) … Read More
So Why Wasn’t I Invited to the Grammys?
This is the coolest thing! You know that I was thrilled to be a part of Gloria Gaynor’s book “We Will Survive: True Stories of Encouragement, Inspiration, and the Power of Song. When I received my copy and signed CD, I went all fan-girly. Even her handwriting is beautiful! So imagine my surprise when I get this super cool text … Read More
Valentine’s Day KISS: Keep It Simple, Sweethearts
My mother sent me this package earlier. It was simple. It contained cookie dough mix, frosting, sprinkles, and a cookie cutter. That was it. My kids and I loved it! What a pleasure to spend an hour making, baking, and frosting cookies. There was joy there, and no stress. Just a reminder. 🙂 Happy Valentine’s Day, my lovelies. Also, don’t … Read More
Your Job
This speaks to my soul.
I’ll Be at LTUE This Weekend!
LTUE: Life, the Universe, & Everything is a very cool symposium that my writer’s group and I hit last year. We were able to meet some wonderful science fiction and fantasy authors, and take plotting classes from Orson Scott Card and Robert J. Defendi. I learned so much, let me tell you! Anyway, this year I’ll be speaking on the … Read More
Bob Milne’s Review. And Printable Valentines.
Bob Milne wrote the most beautiful review for Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love. It was a pleasure to read the words of somebody who understood what I was trying to do with that novel. Please take a second and read the review at Beauty In Ruins. Also, since it’s Valentine’s Day and Apocalyptic Montessa is … Read More
Miss Murder’s Black Forest Trifle
How about a fairly simple and gorgeous Valentine’s Day dessert? 1 jar maraschino cherries ½ cup sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup powdered sugar 2 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 pound chocolate cake Chocolate shavings Drain the cherries, reserving the liquid. Mix the liquid in a small sauce pan with ½ cup of sugar. Simmer until the liquid becomes thick … Read More