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

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

January 2021 Update on the Pretty Little Dead Girls Graphic Novel!

Hello, friends! I hope the new year is treating you beautifully so far! I’m delighted to share a new page that Orion has created. Isn’t this beautiful? Doesn’t it take your breath away? I told Orion that I was never in love with Teddy Baker, but now… There’s something so sweet about your first kiss. Of course, we’ll discuss what … Read More

December Update on the Pretty Little Dead Girls Graphic Novel!

Hello, dear friends! I hope you are having a wonderful holiday season full of safety and joy. I’m delighted to share a new piece of Orion’s art with you! Bryony is falling hard and fast for Teddy Baker. I especially love her dreamy expression and her whimsically floating hair. Orion has captured these characters perfectly. I can’t stop looking the … Read More

A SpoooOOOoooky Decoration!

This is one of my favorite paintings. It was difficult and monotone and I wasn’t used to doing such sharp edges, but I’m really proud of it. It’s a watercolor I painted last year. I decided it was time to pull it out of the dark box it was stuffed in and frame it. It’s hanging in a place of … Read More

October Update on Pretty Little Dead Girls: The Graphic Novel

Hello, friends! Orion has been working extremely hard, and has created most glorious pages! I’d like to share a sneak peek with you. This is our Bryony in high school with her crush, Teddy Baker. Teddy’s intentions are…well. For those unfamiliar with Pretty Little Dead Girls, you’ll find out when your copy of the graphic novel arrives. It’s going to … Read More

Speaking of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein…

Rereading Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein reminded me of this picture I painted a few years ago. It really was a lot of fun. Then I stuck Frank on top of a building, because why not? He was swinging from the spire all “Singing in the Rain” style. Only he looks a bit like Joaquin Phoenix here. I’m obviously a writer, not an … Read More

PLDG January Update! And a Sneak Peek!

Oh, my darlings! We have something so wonderful to share with you! Orion Zangara presented me with this gorgeous piece of art, and it literally made me tear up with joy. Please enjoy a sneak peek of an Itty Bitty Bryony, main protagonist of Pretty Little Dead Girls: A Graphic Novel of Murder and Whimsy. Orion brought her to life so … Read More

The Arterial Bloom Cover Reveal!

It’s stunning! I couldn’t be more pleased! What do you think? Sadie Colleen Hartmann is hosting the cover reveal over on Night Worms. Please stop by to see it!The cover art was created by our very own Todd Keisling.