Writing With Stolen Moments

I wrote a blog post for the SFWA about writing with stolen time. Won’t you please stop by and read it? It’s for all of us, but especially those of us who don’t have hours to spend at a keyboard. I hope it’s helpful!  You can read the post HERE.

Miss Murder Learns to Knit

I tried once before, in Seattle. My very dear friend Rachel took me to Third Place Books, and we browsed and shopped and then sat in comfy chairs so I could Learn To Knit.  It was a grand thing! I was going to make so many darling projects! I couldn’t wait! Oh, how I hated it. I hated stabbing the … Read More

Announcing the Exquisite Death Audiobook

Oh, I’m excited about this! My stories “Ray the Vampire” and “The Exquisite Beauty of Death” will be released in audiobook format on August 13, 2013 by In Ear Entertainment. Ray is one of my favorite characters, and is a MC in my very first novel, which I plan to revise soon. And the woman in “The Exquisite Beauty of … Read More

Was I Just Sexually Harassed…Or Not?

I wrote an article about it up at the Shock Totem blog. My take? Let’s just not suck, okay? Discussion is definitely encouraged, but let’s keep it respectful, okay? Thank you!

Get An Agent: My Interview with Writers House Agent Alec Shane

I had the pleasure of meeting Alec Shane at the annual World Horror Convention in New Orleans this year. Alec is a friendly, savvy guy who is aggressively building up his client list. He’s also one of the few agents who actively represents horror. Talking to him was a pleasure, and I get the impression he isn’t a guy who … Read More

My 700th Post! Jack the Ripper and a Giveaway!

700 posts? Can it be true? That’s humbling, honestly. And it makes me happy. But even better? I have a contest where you can win a copy of a VERY COOL anthology that I’m delighted to participate in! It’s titled TALES OF JACK THE RIPPER and I can’t wait to read it myself! Do you see those fantastic names? Do … Read More

WIP Wednesday: Apocalyptic Montessa

I promised myself that I wouldn’t take on more projects than I could handle. I’d just tackle one at a time, nice and slow. AHAHAHAHAHAHA! That didn’t last long. I just finished a magical realism short story about butterflies and soul mates turned sour. I’m currently subbing it out. I’m also working on my novella Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: … Read More