I’m thrilled that we have finalized the cover for “Little Dead Red and Other Stories,” which will be put out by Vault Books. Marcela Bolívar is the artist and she knocked it out of the ballpark! This is only one of the gorgeous illustrations that she did. The numbered edition will have four original pieces of art, and the lettered will have five. … Read More
Happy Birthday, David Bowie!
He was my one of my idols and influenced the world for the better. I very much miss him. We even have matching eyes!
Las Vegas Ghostwriters Panel And Signing!
I’m delighted to announce that on Saturday, January 13, I’ll be participating in my first panel and book signing of the year! Come down and join us! Eric James Miller, Paul Papa, and I will be on the panel while Brian Rouff moderates. It will be so much fun! Grouchy John’s Coffee 8520 South Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 1:00 … Read More
Thank You, Delivery Workers! <3
I saw this somewhere, and the idea touched my heart. I wanted to thank those who were working so hard during this holiday season to bring us our packages. Every time I go outside, find a package, and see a missing treat, it feels like Santa has taken a bite out the Christmas cookies we left for him! It’s a … Read More
Christmas Gifts for Children with Special Needs
This is a toughie. It can be downright hard, because there are so many emotions tied up with the holidays. We have expectations. Christmas is supposed to be a time where we express our love and gifts are a way we do that. What if the child, who has special needs, doesn’t like their gift? What if they don’t play … Read More
Two Stories Eligible for Bram Stoker Consideration
I’m delighted to announce two of my short stories are eligible for consideration in the Bram Stoker Awards Short Fiction category. The first one is titled “Loving You Darkly,” which was published in F(r)iction magazine this year. It’s available online and can be read here. “Loving You Darkly” is about hope, loss, and finding a reason to dance after the destruction … Read More
2017’s More Realistic Holiday Newsletter
After reading a few glowing family newsletters, I am more inspired than ever to continue the tradition of the Yardley’s More Realistic Holiday Newsletter. If you ever wanted to see how we really live, this is the way to do it. And here we go! 2017 started with a bang and ended with a whimper. LUKE travels constantly for work, … Read More
Light the World: 25 Days of Service
The LDS church has started its 2017 #LightTheWorld campaign! The idea is to spread kindness and joy in the days leading up to Christmas. We’ll focus on adding light to the holidays. Each service can be as grand or as simple as you desire, and every little act counts. <3 It has been such a harsh year, but I know … Read More
Happy Miss Murder
I was asked to show a picture of myself where I was truly happy, and I chose this one. It was a Sunday. I wore a red dress to church, and I came home to be with my family, whom I love more than life. I have glittery walls in my bedroom and an original The Last Unicorn movie poster … Read More
Gamut Closes Its Doors
This is an announcement I hoped we’d never have to make, but unfortunately it is true. Gamut Magazine is being forced to close. While the initial Kickstarter was successful, the money raised was only enough to last for a year. We wanted to pay not only fairly, but generously, for our fiction and art. We were counting on renewing subscriptions … Read More