On Writing

ALTERED WORDS: At Twilight

It’s time for another edition of Altered Words! ABOUT ALTERED WORDS In case you are new to these posts, Altered Words is my take on “found fiction” or blackout poetry, where I take a story, poem, or other literary work and try to “find” a poem within by simply crossing out the words I do…

March 2020 Q&A

Have a burning desire to know what makes this horror author tick? Want to know about my writing routine? The monthly Q&A post is your chance to get to know me better. So, ask away!   Want to know how I come up with story ideas? Wonder what my fave writing software is? Dying to know…

Curiouser & Curiouser

Life has changed really quickly, hasn’t it? Just last week (okay, maybe the week before), we were going out to dinner at our favorite Mexican restaurant or to the movies in those really cushy lounge chairs; making plans for upcoming get-togethers with friends, or heading to the grocery store whenever we could to pick up pizza &…

Patron Perk: The Culling

Patron Perk: The Culling

One of my favorite stories I’ve ever written, The Culling, is now available to all my supporters on Patreon!   ABOUT THE CULLING After years of estrangement, Gemma’s brothers come home to visit Mama on her death bed. When the overbearing boys start throwing their weight around, Gemma bites her tongue. But when they threaten…

March 2020 Goals

March 2020 Goals

I’m two months into the Novel In A Year Workshop with Richard Thomas and so far, the book is moving along fairly well. I’m also working on a couple of short stories at the moment – one for a specific market and another for my patrons. Keeping busy as always good and I’m definitely feeling…