It’s that time of year again, and so I’ll share what I believe to be one of my most helpful posts. Happy Holidays! This is a toughie. It can be downright hard, because there are so many emotions tied up with the holidays. We have expectations. Holidas are supposed to be a time where we express our love and gifts are … 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
Miss Murder’s Easy, Low-Energy Pie Crust
If anyone needs to make a last minute pie crust and doesn’t know how, I’ve got you. This is an easy and LOW ENERGY pie crust. Four ingredients and it’s ready to go in ten minutes. 1 and 3/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons water Combine flour and salt, then add oil … Read More
Ten Word Review: Beach Read
Beach Read by Emily Henry Fun romance with familial tragedy thrown in. Loved the depth. 3/5
October Reads
I told you about my super special awesome bookclub (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 TBR (To … Read More
I Did an Important Thing, and I Hope You Do, Too.
Vote. Your thoughts, feelings, and opinions are important. <3
Ten Word Review: My Dark Vanessa
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell A wonderful, difficult, intricate read. I wanted to protect her. 4/5
My Panels at World Fantasy Con!
I’m delighted to not only be attending the virtual 2020 World Fantasy Convention, but I’m participating on two panels. The first panel will be Creating Monsters. I’ll be moderating this panel (yay!) and we’ll discuss the most fascinating monsters in today’s fantasy as well as how to keep monsters contemporary. That panel will go live on Saturday, October 30 at … Read More
Ten Word Review: The 57 Bus
The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime that Changed their Lives by Dashka Slater A thoughtful, painfully honest read that addresses gender and trauma. 4/5
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