His name was Dallas Mayr, but most of you know him as Jack Ketchum. He was a brilliant writer and dear man. If you haven’t read The Girl Next Door, you should. It’s a wonderfully written, horribly disturbing book. I have a few memories of Dallas, but my favorite was at Killercon in 2011. I had just had my triplets, and … Read More
Desert Companion: Mercedes M. Yardley's "My Space"
The Desert Companion ran a piece on my writing space in their December issue. Scott Dickensheets did a write-up of all of my various odds and ends while Brent Holmes threw himself on the floor to take some pictures of my teeny, tiny little area. My writing space is literally the corner of my bedroom. I found myself apologizing. “I’m sorry … Read More
"Loving You Darkly"
I’m delighted to announce that my short story “Loving You Darkly” has made the Short Fiction preliminary ballot for the Bram Stoker Awards. This means that it was chosen along with nine other short stories, and there will be a vote by Horror Writer Association members. Five stories will be chosen for the final ballot, and a winner will eventually … Read More
The Finalized Cover of Little Dead Red and Other Stories!
I’m thrilled that we have finalized the cover for “Little Dead Red and Other Stories,” which will be put out by Vault Books. Marcela Bolívar is the artist and she knocked it out of the ballpark! This is only one of the gorgeous illustrations that she did. The numbered edition will have four original pieces of art, and the lettered will have five. … Read More
Happy Birthday, David Bowie!
He was my one of my idols and influenced the world for the better. I very much miss him. We even have matching eyes!
Las Vegas Ghostwriters Panel And Signing!
I’m delighted to announce that on Saturday, January 13, I’ll be participating in my first panel and book signing of the year! Come down and join us! Eric James Miller, Paul Papa, and I will be on the panel while Brian Rouff moderates. It will be so much fun! Grouchy John’s Coffee 8520 South Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 1:00 … Read More
Thank You, Delivery Workers! <3
I saw this somewhere, and the idea touched my heart. I wanted to thank those who were working so hard during this holiday season to bring us our packages. Every time I go outside, find a package, and see a missing treat, it feels like Santa has taken a bite out the Christmas cookies we left for him! It’s a … Read More
Christmas Gifts for Children with Special Needs
This is a toughie. It can be downright hard, because there are so many emotions tied up with the holidays. We have expectations. Christmas is supposed to be a time where we express our love and gifts are a way we do that. What if the child, who has special needs, doesn’t like their gift? What if they don’t play … Read More
Two Stories Eligible for Bram Stoker Consideration
I’m delighted to announce two of my short stories are eligible for consideration in the Bram Stoker Awards Short Fiction category. The first one is titled “Loving You Darkly,” which was published in F(r)iction magazine this year. It’s available online and can be read here. “Loving You Darkly” is about hope, loss, and finding a reason to dance after the destruction … Read More
2017’s More Realistic Holiday Newsletter
After reading a few glowing family newsletters, I am more inspired than ever to continue the tradition of the Yardley’s More Realistic Holiday Newsletter. If you ever wanted to see how we really live, this is the way to do it. And here we go! 2017 started with a bang and ended with a whimper. LUKE travels constantly for work, … Read More