June's Finish It UP Project: Cabinet Knobs

It’s a small touch but I’ve wanted them forever. After painting my cabinets white, I was looking for turquoise, shiny knobs to add a little pizazz to the place. Cue my father, who came and put them in for me. Thanks, Dad! So perhaps they’re a bit loud, but we prefer the term “whimsical.” They sparkle in the sunlight, and … Read More

The Day Facebook Killed Me.

This is the tale of how I died. It was in November, because I had just voted in the presidential election. This little window popped up at the top of my Facebook account saying, “We hope people who love Mercedes will find comfort in the things others share to remember and celebrate her life.” Well. Well. I guess I’m dead. … Read More

In This Point of Stillness Arrives!

And she is GORGEOUS. In This Point of Stillness is a limited edition He Said/She Said microfiction collaboration with Dustin LaValley, and I think it’s a beautiful thing. It’s such a pleasure to hold it in my hands!   Each story is quite short (as microfiction is) and they tend to twine together a bit. If you’re interested in your … Read More

Miss Murder’s Easy Fruit Bites

“Mooooooo-ooooom, I want a treat but we don’t have anything.” Or “Let’s bake a pie, but that will take a million years!” Or “It’s too hot to have the oven on for very long, but piiiiiiiie.” I have it covered. This is a go-to treat that whips up quickly, is super easy, and still manages to taste decadent. Better yet, … Read More

Join Me and Finish It UP!

A quick look around the house showed me how many incomplete projects were lying around. I had started them with a vengeance! I was on fire! Unstoppable! And then somewhere along the way, I became…much more stoppable. So. Unfinished projects. Let’s knock them out.   I’m starting the Finish It UP (Unfinished Project) campaign in order to get myself back … Read More

Good News! I Have An Agent!

I’m absolutely delighted to announce that I’ll be agented by Italia Gandolfo from Gandolfo Hein and Fountain Literary Management! Talking to her was like talking to an irreverent, brilliant old friend. I have the utmost confidence that she will help guide me in the right direction. Hooray!   Come look at my fancy new page on their client site. I’m over … Read More

The Horror Review: Detritus in Love

William Grabowski from The Horror Review took the time to review Detritus in Love. And friends, it makes my heart sing. Please take a second and read it here. <3 If you’d be interested in purchasing your own copy of Detritus, you can do so here. I was privileged enough to read a section from Detritus on the Queen Mary … Read More

Fairy Gardens

Tonight I was in charge of eleven little girls for an activity. First we gathered around and I read them Sleeping Beauty, with twelve good fairies and one evil one. Then we made fairy gardens. We filled mason jars with some fresh earth, fake plants, and magical creatures. Fairies, princesses, and mermaids live in their new enchanted homes. It’s such … Read More