So this month I’m hoping to get some roundtable discussions going between women horror writers, but in the meantime, I’d like to revisit some of my thoughts from last year. My process on this is multi-faceted and somewhat self-serving: 1. I’m lazy. Well, not really, but I’ve also got a huge book to finish editing, … More WiHM: Writing Horror Like a Girl
I am so incredibly excited to announce that I’m officially a guest for Evillecon Anime Convention on March 28-30!! This is extra special for me, because I spent a good chunk of my growing up in Southern Indiana, and I’m an alumni of the University of Southern Indiana, which is in Evansville. I’m excited to … More SJ hits the road: Evillecon!
It is one of the most beautiful months of the year… I mean yeah, there’s all that love and stuff that’s part of February, but let’s focus on what this month is really about: women participating and being recognized as an important part of the horror genre. I’m going to repost some of the things … More Available now: The Grotesquerie
I’m really excited to be getting out and about more this year! My first appearance will be March 15 at That Book Place author’s fair in Madison, IN. I’ll be hanging with a lot of my pals from Seventh Star PressĀ and I’ll bring plenty of books to check out! If you’re into the speculative, horror, … More SJ hits the road – upcoming appearances
So I’m still alive… I’ve been nose-deep in working on a book and a few other things I’ll talk about a bit later, but for right now, I wanted to invite everyone to catch up with me Saturday night, 7pm EST! I’m the first guest on the Drea and Milana Show! We’ll be talking books, … More Hear my Melodious Voice This Saturday, 2/1/14!
Since not all holidays are cozy, and the season can be an effective backdrop for horror stories, today’s excerpt is from my short zombie story Candles, which appears in Lost in the Shadows. Granted, this is very dark in comparison to my other Christmas excerpts, but I’m proud of this piece overall, and was glad … More Holiday Horror Excerpt: Candles
I’m feeling festive, so here’s another excerpt of Holly and Ivy today! *** Leaves turned and the time for pumpkins came and passed into chillier temperatures, turkey decorations on store windows, and holiday specials on television. I was so busy with extended hours at work and trying to keep up with all the extra chores … More Holiday Excerpt: Holly and Ivy (later on in the tale)
I thought I’d include one of my favorite excerpts today: a piece from last year’s holiday release, Holly and Ivy. Despite taking place over the course of a year, this story is distinctively Christmasy to me and encompasses a lot of things I love: love, fairies, hope, symbolism, magic, and some healthy plot, as well. … More Holiday Excerpt: Holly and Ivy
I thought I’d lead up to Christmas by posting some excerpts of my own Christmas stories. Today’s choice is a bit from a holiday story in Lost in the Shadows called A Newborn King to See. Like everything else, I’m always fascinated by archetypes and characters of the holiday season, so this is an exploration … More Holiday Excerpt: A Newborn King to See
Wanted to take a minute and let everyone know that I’m taking part in a HUGE author giveaway with my pal SH Roddey. We’re offering an e-book copy of Lost in the Shadows, but there are a lot of other cool authors offering books and swag and more! This thing goes from today until the … More Mega Author Holiday Gift Bash!
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