Today I’ve got some Q&A with Violet Tempest, another author from the women in horror anthology The Grotesquerie! SJ: Why Horror? Why does it appeal to you? VT: To be honest, when I sit down to write it’s what pours out onto the screen. Maybe it’s because as far back as I can remember I … More Women in Horror Interview: Violet Tempest
I’m back today with another interview exploring what it means to write in the horror genre as a woman. Hopefully you’re seeing that these ladies are highly intelligent and possess the same sort of love for the genre that guys do. They may come at it from different areas, but they’re sincere, and intent on … More Women in Horror Interviews: Kierce Sevren
I’m back with another look into what it means to be a female writer in the horror genre. Joining me today is Chantal Boudreau! SJ: Why horror? Out of all the things to write, why does this genre appeal to you? CB: I was originally a fan of fantasy, a natural evolution from fairy tales … More Women in Horror Interview: Chantal Boudreau
So yeah, February really got away from me, for reasons you’ll hopefully see soon. Unfortunately, even having time away from the dayjob doesn’t always mean I can do everything, and life always finds ways to complicate issues. However, I wanted to really have a discussion about women and the horror genre, and let’s face it: … More Women in Horror Interview: Carrie Martin!
It’s high time I try to get back into this as I can! So today’s Weekend Writing Warriors bit comes from my short story Sandy, that appears in Mocha Memoirs Press’s new anthology, The Grotesquerie. My story is about two sisters, Lucy and Tabby. Lucy’s a teenager struggling to be normal (which is especially hard … More WeWriWa: Sandy
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 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
Everyone likes free books, right? Plus, holiday reading is always a good way to de-stress this time of year. Well, have I got some good news for you… SH Roddey and I are teaming up for a giveaway of our book, Lost in the Shadows. For the remainder of the month of December, anyone who … More Holiday Specials – FREE e-book with purchase of holiday title!
Since it’s December, I thought I’d get everyone in the spirit with an excerpt from my holiday title, Holly and Ivy! If you’re looking for a short read to get you in a cozy, wintery mood, then you definitely want to check it out – plus, you can be amazed that I can actually write … More Holiday Read: Holly and Ivy
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