How about a fairly simple and gorgeous Valentine’s Day dessert? 1 jar maraschino cherries ½ cup sugar 2 cups heavy cream 1 cup powdered sugar 2 Tbsp vanilla extract 1 pound chocolate cake Chocolate shavings Drain the cherries, reserving the liquid. Mix the liquid in a small sauce pan with ½ cup of sugar. Simmer until the liquid becomes thick … Read More
I Was Writing and Then This Happened
It’s impossible to write demonic warfare to the sound of insane giggling. I know when I’m beat. I also know when it’s time to join in the fun!
In Which I Meet Aimee Bender and Swoon
Aimee Bender is one of my favorite authors. I first heard of her when somebody read my short story “Flat, Flat World” and said, “You read Aimee Bender, right?” I was introduced to this brilliant, wise world rife with magical realism and some of the most beautiful prose I’ve ever read. Phrases fairly drip from her words like the … Read More
Announcing the Grimm Mistresses!
This is an exceptionally cool project, and one that I’m looking forward to. Announcing the Grimm Mistresses Novella Collection, put out by Ragnarok. Remember the Grimm Brothers? Those dark fairy tales that made you leave the light on long before Disney went and sanitized them? Well, we do! Now the MISTRESSES GRIMM take back the night, five female authors who … Read More
I’m the Featured Author in Lamplight!
I’m so thrilled! The December issue is now out in print. It contains an interview with me, my short story “A Love Not Meant to Outlast the Butterflies,” and fine work by Kelli Owens, Tom Brennan, Salena Casha, Rati Mehrotra, and J. J. Green. The Kindle version is free with purchase of the print version, as well. You can find … Read More
Pretty Little Dead Girls Places in the Preditors and Editors Poll!
This is exciting news for me! Pretty Little Dead Girls tied with Chantal Noordeloos’ book Angel Manor in the Preditors and Editor’s Readers Poll for Best Horror Novel of 2014. That’s pretty sweet. And I get this little badge, which I can now flash around with pride. Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to vote. It … Read More
Happy Birthday, Nameless! A Ragnarok Party and a Giveaway!
One year ago Ragnarok Publications hit the ground running by publishing my debut novel Nameless: The Darkness Comes and also the 2nd edition of Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu. Pretty Little Dead Girls came out ten months later. It has certainly been an insanely busy year! Ragnarok wrote a post about it here and also announces their 2015 lineup. I’ll … Read More
Cheery Red Heels
They make a bad day better.
Vote For Pretty Little Dead Girls!
I promise that as class president, there will be a chicken in every pot and a TV in every home room. My friends! Pretty Little Dead Girls is in the running for the Preditors and Editors Annual Reader’s Awards for Best Horror Novel of 2014. I can’t tell you how exciting it is to be nominated! It really, really pleases … Read More
Todd Keisling’s Ugly Little Things
I was lucky enough to snag Todd Keisling’s signed, limited edition hardcover copy of Ugly Little Things. It’s an absolutely stellar piece of work. Those who ordered the limited edition copy were assured of certain perks, which we certainly received. But now the Kindle version of Ugly Little Things: Volume 1 will be coming out for others to enjoy. While … Read More