Brain mapping. Frankly, I didn’t know exactly what to expect and the sound of it was terrifying. In reality, it was no big deal. TMS targets the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is the area of the brain that is most known for executive functions like working memory, decision making, and motor planning. It’s also connected to other parts of the brain that … Read More
My Indie Muse Reviews Arterial Bloom!
I’m so happy that My Indie Muse took the time to review Arterial Bloom. It’s a nice review that calls out quite a few of the authors and their stellar stories, and it made my heart go DING! If you’d like to read it, you can do so here. If you like a book, please take the time to rate … Read More
January Reads!
I told you about my super special awesome bookclub on Facebook (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 … Read More
Miss Murder Starts TMS Therapy: An Introduction
TMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, and it’s a technique used for medication-resistant depression. Hello. I’m Mercedes and I have clinical depression. I’m a wife, a mother, a writer, and a friend. I love pets and I dance in the rain and I struggle with suicidal ideation nearly every single day of my life. It’s a bit of a juxtaposition. … Read More
I’m the Featured Author in My Indie Muse!
I’m delighted to be today’s featured author at My Indie Muse! They ran a great, in-depth interview, asking cool questions about Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu. Montessa and Lu is what most people tend to buy when they’re looking for a romance book from me. It makes me laugh! I’m hoping to write a fairly straightforward romance in the future, … Read More
My New Novel DARLING Has Found A Home!
Oh, my friends! I am absolutely delighted to share that my Southern Gothic novel, titled Darling, has found a home with Black Spot Books! Black Spot Books (an imprint of Vesuvian Media)is ran by the indomitable Lindy Ryan. Darling is deeply personal and I can’t wait to introduce you to Cherry and her friends! Darling has its demons. Cherry LaRouche escaped the claws … Read More
January 2021 Update on the Pretty Little Dead Girls Graphic Novel!
Hello, friends! I hope the new year is treating you beautifully so far! I’m delighted to share a new page that Orion has created. Isn’t this beautiful? Doesn’t it take your breath away? I told Orion that I was never in love with Teddy Baker, but now… There’s something so sweet about your first kiss. Of course, we’ll discuss what … Read More
Arterial Bloom Made the Preliminary Ballot for the Bram Stoker Awards!
Arterial Bloom is in the running for Superior Achievement in an Anthology! Who is over the moon? Why, I am! Simply over the moon. <3 Arterial Bloom is the little anthology that could, and I couldn’t be happier. From the gorgeous cover art by Todd Keisling to the layered, chilling stories within, I think it’s a beautiful and meaningful piece … Read More
A Stampede of Happiness: Williams Syndrome
A friend turned me on to Jon Kent’s A Stampede of Happiness, which is a 43 minute long documentary about Williams Syndrome. It’s showing on Amazon Prime. It was quite fun to watch, and I realized I was grinning through most of it. I’m familiar with quite a few of the people shown in the documentary, and it’s a good … Read More
New Year. Fresh Start.
Five years ago I shaved my head and apparently caused total strangers to explode. A simple haircut seemed like a Very Big Deal last time, but didn’t faze me at all this go around. It feels natural and free. Things have been twisty and turny and crazy and frightening. My sweet husband offered to shave my head and we had a … Read More