We did brain mapping and then it was time for the first session. The magnets were next to my skull, but not actually touching it. They would click loudly (wear earplugs!) for four seconds, be silent for 11 seconds, and then click for another four seconds. Rinse and repeat for about 20 minutes. Even though nothing was touching my skull, … Read More
February PLDG Graphic Novel Update!
Hello, my friends! We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful February full of love and hopefully warmth. Our hearts goes out to all of you who experienced the horrific weather this month. Please be safe and well. We care about you so much! Bryony and Teddy Baker We’d like to share another gorgeous piece that Orion completed! Look at the … Read More
Arterial Bloom is an Official Bram Stoker Nominee!
Oh, my friends. I can’t tell you how wonderful this is. You know that awards are subjective and you’re proud of what you and your team have accomplished regardless, but there is this SWOOSH of excitement that comes when you realize your peers are validating your hard work. It feels like a cross between giddiness and awed disbelief. I can’t … Read More
May I Read You A Story? A Virtual Bloody Valentine.
The Colorado Springs Chapter of the Horror Writers Association has put together a virtual reading for Women in Horror Month. It’s an absolutely lovely way to listen to authors reading their work and support them. I was invited to read “Black Mary,” which is a dark tale about love, abuse, and survival. Darling, may I read you a story? You … Read More
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy: Brain Mapping
Brain mapping. Frankly, I didn’t know exactly what to expect and the sound of it was terrifying. In reality, it was no big deal. TMS targets the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is the area of the brain that is most known for executive functions like working memory, decision making, and motor planning. It’s also connected to other parts of the brain that … Read More
My Indie Muse Reviews Arterial Bloom!
I’m so happy that My Indie Muse took the time to review Arterial Bloom. It’s a nice review that calls out quite a few of the authors and their stellar stories, and it made my heart go DING! If you’d like to read it, you can do so here. If you like a book, please take the time to rate … Read More
January 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
Miss Murder Starts TMS Therapy: An Introduction
TMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and it’s a technique used for medication-resistant depression. Hello. I’m Mercedes and I have clinical depression. I’m a wife, a mother, a writer, and a friend. I love pets and I dance in the rain and I struggle with suicidal ideation nearly every single day of my life. It’s a bit of a juxtaposition. … Read More
I’m the Featured Author in My Indie Muse!
I’m delighted to be today’s featured author at My Indie Muse! They ran a great, in-depth interview, asking cool questions about Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu. Montessa and Lu is what most people tend to buy when they’re looking for a romance book from me. It makes me laugh! I’m hoping to write a fairly straightforward romance in the future, … Read More
My New Novel DARLING Has Found A Home!
Oh, my friends! I am absolutely delighted to share that my Southern Gothic novel, titled Darling, has found a home with Black Spot Books! Black Spot Books (an imprint of Vesuvian Media)is ran by the indomitable Lindy Ryan. Darling is deeply personal and I can’t wait to introduce you to Cherry and her friends! Darling has its demons. Cherry LaRouche escaped the claws … Read More