Author Jae Mazer has a penchant for all things horror, supernatural, science fiction, and beyond. She likes to spin a good yarn, draw readers deep into tense tales, and support fellow fiction writers! I had the pleasure of presenting with her on a panel on horror writing at Comicpalooza Houston 2018, and I’ve become […]
Continue readingStrange Angels-Excerpt from my “The Angels of Pont-Saint-Esprit”
Can we find magic in strange truths? This is the question I asked myself when I read about the bizarre history of villagers experiencing hallucinations following a mysterious mass-poisoning in France in 1951. Truth is indeed stranger than fiction, and it fired my muse to create my flash story “The Angels of Pont-Saint-Esprit.” Enjoy […]
Continue readingCooling Breeze of Gratitude
This May saw the excitement of my new release, Enduring Spirit: Stories at Comicpalooza Houston. I was thrilled to experience the community of writers and readers there sharing their love of fantasy, horror and science fiction! Texas talents such as Melissa Algood, Jae Mazer, and Diane Prokop, and others, were generous and helped me share […]
Continue readingThree Books I Love by Poet & Flash Fiction Spinner Holly Lyn Walrath
I am excited to introduce you to three books recommended by Houston-area talent Holly Lyn Walrath. Not only is she a gifted poet, an inventive flash fiction writer, and the editor of quality anthologies, she is a stalwart member of the Texas writing community. If Holly can find a way to give another local writer […]
Continue readingThree Books I Love by Horror and Suspense Talent Meg Hafdahl
If you love dark, descriptive fiction, you may have heard of horror and suspense author Meg Hafdahl. When she’s not writing or podcasting, this talented and affable author loves to read and is happy to share some of her book suggestions with us today… Book #1: Dream Eater by K. Bird Lincoln Lincoln is a […]
Continue readingThree Books I Love by Award Winning Author Jennifer Leeper
Good books inspire our minds, seed our stories, and fill our hearts. This week, Jennifer Leeper, author of the compelling novella The Reiger File, shares the “three books I love” that she recommends for all adult and young adult readers… Book #1 The Good Earth, Pearl S. Buck This book is a favorite of mine […]
Continue readingBefriend My “Eleven O’clock Woman” During National Poetry Month
Poetry celebrates emotion. Imagery sharpens and defines diffuse feelings. During National Poetry Month in America, our culture gives poetry the emphasis it deserves every month. In recognition of the power of poetry, I am sharing my poem “Eleven O’clock Woman.” Women perform many jobs, both paid and unpaid. We are breadwinners, caregivers, creators and bulwarks against […]
Continue readingDrumroll, Please…. Discover The “Enduring Spirit” Cover
Drumroll, please…. I am thrilled to share the cover for my new chapbook of literary & speculative short fiction, Enduring Spirit! In it, readers will befriend resilient girls, women & ghosts. From women discovering disquieting crimes, to literary glimpses of families changing, to ghostly sisters holding their own, the stories will intrigue & move you. […]
Continue readingCheck Your Email: Cover Reveal for “Enduring Spirit”
I am excited to announce that the fabulous cover that talented designer Heidi Dorey created for my new collection of speculative and literary short fiction, Enduring Spirt, will be released in the Spider Road Press newsletter this week! Heidi created the intriguing cover for Approaching Footsteps. The disquieting keyhole image continues to draw readers to […]
Continue readingThree Books I Love by YA Talent Mia Siegert
This year I will be checking in with authors whom I admire about the books that have won their heart. Better reading births better writers. This month, I spoke to the award winning author of the moving YA novel Jerkbait, Mia Siegert, about three books she really enjoyed. Siegert is known for her willingness to tackle tough […]
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