Was I Just Sexually Harassed…Or Not?

I wrote an article about it up at the Shock Totem blog. My take? Let’s just not suck, okay? Discussion is definitely encouraged, but let’s keep it respectful, okay? Thank you!

Get An Agent: My Interview with Writers House Agent Alec Shane

I had the pleasure of meeting Alec Shane at the annual World Horror Convention in New Orleans this year. Alec is a friendly, savvy guy who is aggressively building up his client list. He’s also one of the few agents who actively represents horror. Talking to him was a pleasure, and I get the impression he isn’t a guy who … Read More

My 700th Post! Jack the Ripper and a Giveaway!

700 posts? Can it be true? That’s humbling, honestly. And it makes me happy. But even better? I have a contest where you can win a copy of a VERY COOL anthology that I’m delighted to participate in! It’s titled TALES OF JACK THE RIPPER and I can’t wait to read it myself! Do you see those fantastic names? Do … Read More

WIP Wednesday: Apocalyptic Montessa

I promised myself that I wouldn’t take on more projects than I could handle. I’d just tackle one at a time, nice and slow. AHAHAHAHAHAHA! That didn’t last long. I just finished a magical realism short story about butterflies and soul mates turned sour. I’m currently subbing it out. I’m also working on my novella Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: … Read More

The Grief Plant

Loss and loss and loss. I’m ready for a respite. But here’s something beautiful. When my grandmother passed away in December, my husband’s work sent him a houseplant to assuage his grief. The Grief Plant, as we called it, quickly became mine. And I have to admit that I felt no small amount of terror, because I have a black … Read More

An Interview! Yay!

You know how much I enjoy Lee Thompson, both his work and his personality. He’s just a nice, nice guy, and talented, to boot. I know few people who work harder.  I came across him through Shock Totem, and his “Beneath the Weeping Willow” and “The River” are some of my very favorite things that we ever published. Lee was … Read More