March 2021 Reads!

I told you about my super special awesome bookclub on Facebook (The Book Democracy Book Club) where we are given a bingo card and random reading prompts. You read the book and a mod gives it a look over before checking off your box. It gives me something to look forward to every month, and helps me prioritize my massive … Read More

April’s Pretty Little Dead Girls Graphic Novel Update!

Happy April, dear friends! This month flew by, but we still have our April update on the Pretty Little Dead Girls graphic novel. Orion Zangara has been furiously working and has focused primarily on lettering. He found a wonderful font that has personality while being easy to read. It really adds a finishing touch to the panels, as demonstrated below. … Read More

The Arterial Bloom Cover is Nominated! And More!

It is an honor to have such a gorgeous cover for Arterial Bloom.  Todd Keisling, who contributed a killer story as well as creating such a perfect cover, is up for an award on This Is Horror. Anybody can vote, and all you do is send in an email. Please read through and vote for your favorites! There are so many wonderful titles … Read More

Cover Reveal of The Reinvented Heart Anthology!

I’m delighted to share the cover for The Reinvented Heart, SF stories of love and other relationships anthology! The Reinvented Heart is releasing in February, 2022, and is edited by Jennifer Brozek and Cat Rambo. I’m so pleased that my story “The Absolutionist” will be included. This is a very cool anthology and a bit of a departure from what I … Read More

Art for My Dorian Gray Story!

I am utterly delighted to share Colton Worley’s art for my Dorian Gray story in the upcoming Classic Monsters Unleashed anthology!  Is it beautiful and creepy and dark? I can’t wait to share this story with you. For the writers out there, there are still a few slots open if you’d like to submit your own story. Check out that information … Read More

Miss Murder’s Interview with Don’s World of Horror and Exploitation!

I had a great time doing an in-depth interview with Don Anelli for a belated Women in Horror Month piece. We discuss Poltergeist, short stories vs. novels, and why publishing my favorite book was a nightmare. You can read it here.  The official Women in Horror Month organization has officially disbanded, but I very much enjoyed the focus on diversifying … Read More

What I’m Playing: .hack/GU Redemption

I loved the original .hack anime and the game series with Kite and Black Rose. Although the levels are repetitive, the story was cool and I loved how you’d get different aspects of it by the gameplay, anime, and videos. I bought the .hack/GU Recode quad on Playstation 4, and it’s been fun. I get to do everyday business things … Read More

March’s Pretty Little Dead Girls Graphic Novel Update!

Hello, our darlings! We hope you are enjoying the arrival of spring. This morning I sat on my front porch and watched a hummingbird flit around the lavender. It was a thing of beauty. Orion is showing me the most beautiful pieces! I’d like to share two with you. The first is Eddie’s guitar surrounded by stars and flowers. It … Read More

Handel’s Messiah Streaming Tonight!

Celebrate Easter with Handel’s Messiah, presented by The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square streamed on Friday, March 26, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. (mountain daylight time). Once upon a time when I was in college, I was part of the Chamber Choir. We performed Handel’s Messiah and it was such a joy! The music, the practice, the technicality, the orchestra, … Read More