Fantasy and horror books and blogposts
I hinted that I had some news! Well here it is: I've got a new novella coming out! Here's what Guest Editor Lee Murray had to say about why she picked my story for publication: A beautifully dark tale of society’s demonization of women through the lens of witch mythology and set under the Appalachian... Continue Reading →
You might be tempted to think this is a book post, but recently I’ve gone down several musical rabbit holes. This is one such. Today we're going to talk about the phenomenon of musical covers. I was in my yard the other day when my neighbor ran over with his phone out playing a Justin... Continue Reading →
I always feel bad for all the books I read in December, especially around the holiday. Usually they come in too late to be considered in my best of, and yet too early to be a 2026 read. This year I'm just going to give them their own special list. So buckle up, you're going... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on perfection.
Hello there, new year. I guess I should have some goals. If you are like me the new year seems sort of baffling. How did we get here? Where did 2025 go? What did I even do then?1 But lo, it is here upon us, the dark month of January where we turn blind eyes... Continue Reading →
Hey, y'all! It's time for my accountability post of 2025! This year has been...a lot. As you are all no doubt well aware. That said, I did manage some writing progress. It was marginal, but it was mine. First, I sent in my edits for A River Wide! We are aiming for summer, it's very... Continue Reading →
Four books I loved in 2025.
Meditations on gardening and the fall
Last post I talked about finding joy in writing. I didn't talk about why it was so important to find joy - it seems pretty obvious to me that the publishing industry is constructed to intentionally grind down writers in the modern era, much as many industries are. But I did mention social media, and... Continue Reading →
You start knowing nothing but that you love the medium, usually when you are younger, and as you grow older you become more and more concerned about the "right" way to do it.
Summer has arrived in southwest Virginia. We've got your oppressive heat, 100% humidity, mosquito bath, screaming bugs. We've got your green leaves and slow-ripening fruit and blueberry-stealing birds. The elderflowers are simply to die for. Welcome to the jungle, darling. This time of year is always a mixed bag for me. On the one hand,... Continue Reading →
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