Happy Friday the 13th, friends! Why don’t you spend that glorious day with the Geeky Writer’s crew? We’re having our first broadcast of the year, and you’re invited to participate! Ask us questions on the Facebook page and we’ll answer via live (and usually embarrassing) broadcast. Spend Valentine’s Eve with your four bloody Valentines. I’ll let Todd tell you the … Read More
I Was Writing and Then This Happened
It’s impossible to write demonic warfare to the sound of insane giggling. I know when I’m beat. I also know when it’s time to join in the fun!
In Which I Meet Aimee Bender and Swoon
Aimee Bender is one of my favorite authors. I first heard of her when somebody read my short story “Flat, Flat World” and said, “You read Aimee Bender, right?” I was introduced to this brilliant, wise world rife with magical realism and some of the most beautiful prose I’ve ever read. Phrases fairly drip from her words like the … Read More
Announcing the Grimm Mistresses!
This is an exceptionally cool project, and one that I’m looking forward to. Announcing the Grimm Mistresses Novella Collection, put out by Ragnarok. Remember the Grimm Brothers? Those dark fairy tales that made you leave the light on long before Disney went and sanitized them? Well, we do! Now the MISTRESSES GRIMM take back the night, five female authors who … Read More
I’m the Featured Author in Lamplight!
I’m so thrilled! The December issue is now out in print. It contains an interview with me, my short story “A Love Not Meant to Outlast the Butterflies,” and fine work by Kelli Owens, Tom Brennan, Salena Casha, Rati Mehrotra, and J. J. Green. The Kindle version is free with purchase of the print version, as well. You can find … Read More
Pretty Little Dead Girls Places in the Preditors and Editors Poll!
This is exciting news for me! Pretty Little Dead Girls tied with Chantal Noordeloos’ book Angel Manor in the Preditors and Editor’s Readers Poll for Best Horror Novel of 2014. That’s pretty sweet. And I get this little badge, which I can now flash around with pride. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to vote. It … Read More
Happy Birthday, Nameless! A Ragnarok Party and a Giveaway!
One year ago Ragnarok Publications hit the ground running by publishing my debut novel Nameless: The Darkness Comes and also the 2nd edition of Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu. Pretty Little Dead Girls came out ten months later. It has certainly been an insanely busy year! Ragnarok wrote a post about it here and also announces their 2015 lineup. I’ll … Read More
Cheery Red Heels
They make a bad day better.
Once Upon a Time I was on a Panel with Patrick Rothfuss and Holly Black
Delia Sherman, Mercedes M. Yardley, Jenny Blackford, Patrick Rothfuss, and Holly Black. Delia Sherman, Mercedes M. Yardley, Jenny Blackford, Patrick Rothfuss, and Holly Black. Eeeeee! (I’m listening intently.) What was I doing on a panel with such wonderful writers? I HAVE NO IDEA. But I was there and they were all exceptionally kind. They were all intelligent, witty, funny, and … Read More
Vote For Pretty Little Dead Girls!
I promise that as class president, there will be a chicken in every pot and a TV in every home room. My friends! Pretty Little Dead Girls is in the running for the Preditors and Editors Annual Reader’s Awards for Best Horror Novel of 2014. I can’t tell you how exciting it is to be nominated! It really, really pleases … Read More