Oh, you guys! I’m so excited about this! A while back I wrote a sequel (A sequel. Not THE sequel. Semantics are important) to “Black Mary”, which can be found in Robert Duperre’s THE GATE 2: TALES OF ISOLATION AND DESPAIR and was later reprinted in my short story collection BEAUTIFUL SORROWS. “Black Mary” is my most popular story and … Read More
Pirates and Blade-Licking
Yesterday was Talk Like A Pirate Day, which is always fun. What made it even more fun is that Krispy Kreme had this thing where you could get a free box of donuts for dressing up like a pirate and ARRRRRging at an employee. It was a Friday. The kids had been good. My wardrobe lends itself horrifyingly beautifully to … Read More
The Pretty Little Awesome Interview
The marvelous Glenn Rolfe, author and member of The Never Nudes, interviewed me on his blog. We discuss kitchen duty, Pretty Little Dead Girls, and shattering psyches. Please stop by and give it a read!
What This Abused Man And My Son Have In Common
There’s a video going around. I won’t post it, but you know the one. A couple of teens beat up a mentally disabled man in Newark, Delaware. They knock him to the ground. Hurt him badly. That man on the ground is Coran. He has Williams Syndrome, just like my son. Here is our story. Here’s more information on Williams. … Read More
PRETTY LITTLE DEAD GIRLS Hardover Limited Editions On Sale NOW
That’s a mouthful! Author and publicist Melanie Meadors wrote up a splendid press release for Pretty Little Dead Girls: A Novel of Murder and Whimsy. You can read that here. If you’re interested in the signed hardcover limited edition with an exclusive piece of art created by Orion Zangara, you can preorder one here. Only 100 copies of the … Read More
Oh! Watch This Space!
Because I have something EXCEPTIONALLY AWESOME to announce tomorrow, and I can’t wait! If it’s something you’re interested in, you might want to get a jump on it. Talk to you soon!
Pretty Little Dead Girls REVEALED
This is the cover, created by Hugo Award-winning artist Galen Dara. I hope you love it. Pretty Little Dead Girls: A Novel of Murder and Whimsy will be released on September 29. I couldn’t be happier.
SF Mind Meld: Favorite Library or Book Store Memory
This was just fun to talk about. I was asked, along with other awesome peers like Jay Posey, Myke Cole, Mari Adkins (and more!) to share my favorite childhood library or book store memory. It was something sweet for me to remember and think about. You can read everybody’s answers here. I’m interested in your answers! What’s your favorite childhood literary … Read More
Miss Murder’s Easy DIY: Lavender Soap
Simple. Beautiful. Charming. It’s exceptionally quick and best of all, the kiddos can help. And it doesn’t heat up the house, which is important when it’s 110 degrees in Las Vegas. So let’s make some soap! You will need: A soap base. (I used this one, but there are plenty to choose from.) Lavender essential oil Dried lavender flowers Microwavable … Read More
Things My Daughter Puts In My Coke Glass
It’s like she waits for me to finish drinking it!