What a thrill! My story, "Julie," in the Blood & Bone: An Anthology of Body Horror by Women and Non-Binary Writers anthology from Ghost Orchid Press, made Ellen Datlow’s long list for Recommendations for Best Horror of the Year, Volume14. Excerpt from the notable fiction writeup in BHOTY14 2021 was an incredible year for horror … Continue reading Long List Recommendations for Best Horror of the Year #14
Happy first day of NaNoWriMo 2022 to all who celebrate!
There's a Hallowen circus in town. Behind the Gothic gates are wonders, and monsters, beyond comprehension. My poem, "An Empty Seat," is about a clown riding one of the rides, something you don't usually see.
It rainy and cool in Florida, this weekend before Halloween. The cypress needles are turning a rusty brown. Strange birds are calling in the swamp, traveling south away from places where Autumn is stripping the trees. It's the perfect time to read poetry that chills the blood and breaks your heart.
I recently fangirled about Black Sunday (1960) on My Horror Confessional with Miguel Meyers (Miguel Villa).
Coming from Brigids Gate Press: my story, "Effigy" will appear in Dangerous Waters: Deadly Women of the Sea.
I'm delighted to share that my poem, "Bury Me Under Fallen Stars," will appear in the Autumnal Equinox issue of the literary magazine Magpie Messenger. The Magpie Messenger is published by Curious Corvid Publishing, a publisher specializing in Gothic works and dark poetry.
I'm honored my poem, "Reasons Why You Can't Go Out To Play Alone," will be part of the HWA Poetry Showcase, Volume IX alongside poets I've admired for years.
I'm thrilled to announce my poem, “Cleaning Out Her House, As If She’ll Ever Be Gone,” will be in the upcoming MOTHER: TALES OF LOVE AND TERROR from Weird Little Worlds.
Ghoulish Book Festival programming has been announced, and it's so much fun! Horror panels to scare and delight. Creepy readings and late night campfire stories. A Mothman contest. I'm excited to be on panels that are near and dear to my heart. I'll talk about why insular communities, and the wilds around them, make Small-Town … Continue reading 2 Weeks until Ghoulish Book Festival
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