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
Pimp a Friend Friday: Todd Keisling and Jane Friedman
Jane Friedman did a wonderful Q&A with Todd Keisling, and you should all read it. Seriously. Todd’s work is stellar and his character is even better. I can’t wait until he blows up in the literary world. The Geeky Writers and I constantly tell him that we’re going to ride his coattails to success. In fact, just today I referred … Read More
Miss Murder’s Easy Toasted Coconut
Did you know toasting coconut was so easy? It is SO EASY. I’d never done it because I assumed there it was difficult in some way. Not true! It also makes the kitchen smell divine. Let’s do this thing. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Spread a thin layer of coconut flakes or shredded coconut on a baking pan. Toast … Read More
September 2020’s 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 Be … Read More
The Obligatory “I’m At My Parents With All the Animals” Photo Montage
I’d like to introduce you to, in no particular order, Elsa, Colleen, Marlene, Minnie, and Scruffy Muffy, whose real name, I think, is Muffin. Visiting my parents means spending hours on the porch swing with something fluffy and warm on my lap. I love it.
Ten Word Review: The Exorcist
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty A dark classic written in a bizarrely charming manner. Loved. 5/5 stars
My Story “Everyday Kintsugi : The Glory of Her Broken Parts” Will Be in the One of Us Anthology!
I am delighted to announce that my story “Everyday Kintsugi: The Glory of Her Broken Parts” will be included in the One of Us: A Tribute to Frank Michaels Errington anthology. Frank was such a good and generous man, and his passing hit the horror community hard. It was touching to see how many authors wanted to participate and to … Read More
Little Miss Murder Plays Baseball
I was NOT the alert child in white. I was a dreamer from the get-go.
Come See Me At Robercon!
I hate this pandemic, but I love how many conferences are being held virtually! This weekend is Robercon, a science fiction convention. I’m delighted to be on their The Hows and Whys of Horror: Authors Give Their Scariest Opinions panel. I’ll be talking shop with C.W. Briar, Kevin Lucia, and Joe Sullivan. It will be on Saturday, Sep 26,at 2 pm … 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