I’m Appearing Live on Aaron’s Hour with Aaron Phillips!

Hey friends! I’m delighted to share that I ran into Las Vegas’ own Aaron Phillips and he invited me onto his show! I’m really looking forward to it. It will be live this Saturday, October 1, at noon Pacific Standard Time. You can watch it here on the show’s Facebook page. It will be streaming live as well as being … Read More

DARLING Drops in Two Weeks!

Oh my goodness, friends! I am SO EXCITED. Once upon a time many years ago, I wrote a book called Stormlight. Over the years it changed and evolved until it become my Southern Gothic novel titled DARLING. DARLING drops in two weeks, and I am over the moon for it. It’s beautiful and bleak and intensely personal. It also comes … Read More

Little Dead Red is on Her Way to Your House!

Let’s hope sweet Little Dead Red doesn’t get lost. Tragedy tends to befall her. I am THRILLED to tell you that my copies of the limited edition LDR and Other Stories finally made it into my hot little hands, and I couldn’t be more pleased. They’re beautiful books, nicely done, with gorgeous covers and gold foil. Each book is signed … Read More

My Nemesis Matt Betts Takes Over My Blog!

Matt is just the worst. THE WORST.  He’s been my nemesis for years and he just won’t stop. Won’t stop writing poetry, won’t stop putting out books, won’t stop being successful, etc etc. Such a jerk. Anyway, he has a brand new book titled The Boogeyman’s Intern that I may or may not have read months and months ago (I did) and … Read More

Pimp a Friend Friday: Timothy C. Ward

My friend Tim Ward has a cool new book titled Godsknife: Revolt, and it looks AWESOME. I’ve known him for a few years, and he is seriously the coolest guy. We just hit it off beautifully, and I admire the goodness and talent that I see in him. I’m happy to host an interview with him. Tim! It’s been such … Read More

Pimp A Friend Friday: MichaelBrent Collings (and me!)

Wait, what, is that my name (among others) on the cover of Michaelbrent’s book? Why, yes it is! And MB explains why. It’s such a fun, brilliant idea. I read the book and it was an absolute delight. It was full of tension, snark, death, people you love, oracles, guns, and everything that makes a con cool. Plus you know … Read More

Pimp a Friend Friday: John Boden

  1983: A boy and his little brother wander through a loosely stitched summer. A summer full of sun and surrealism, Lessons of loss and love. Of growing up and figuring it out. Nestled in the mountains of Pennsylvania is a small town, it’s not like the others. Things are strange there- people die but hang around, pets too. Everyone … Read More

A Brief Reading of "Water Thy Bones"

Gutted: Beautiful Horror Stories released with a bang on June 24. It’s a beautiful, dark book that is horribly disquieting. It’s one of the most anticipated releases this year and is living up to its reputation. Here’s a brief reading of my story “Water Thy Bones,” which is in the Gutted anthology. I hope you enjoy!

Come See Me In Henderson Tomorrow!

I’m delighted to be part of the Henderson Libraries 3rd Annual Local Author Showcase! It’s a really stellar thing they’re doing, and I can’t wait to meet the other authors. I’ll be at the Paseo Verde Library selling books from noon until 1:30. I’m also bringing my Middlest with me, who claims she wants to see Mama in action. Please … Read More

Ahhh! My Books Are Out This Friday!

And they’re selling for 99 cents! I caught whatever horrible plague has taken over half of Las Vegas, and I’ve barely been out of bed in a week. But I am so delighted that Pretty Little Dead Girls and Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu are being released THIS FRIDAY. Pulling these books from print nearly broke my heart, and I … Read More