Writing Evil

Evil. Why is it so fascinating when we’re warned about it from such a young age? Is writing evil a chance to play in that tempting playground without actually having to pay the consequences? Why are “bad” characters so much fun when we’re not supposed to like them? For me,  I like to explore the … More Writing Evil

Available Now: The Big Bad: An Anthology of Evil

It’s no secret that I love anthologies. There’s no better way to get a taste of many different authors at once, and I’ve discovered some great talents by picking up anthologies with titles that sound great from the library or bookstore shelf.  I’m very lucky to be part of some great anthologies coming out this … More Available Now: The Big Bad: An Anthology of Evil

TCM Presents: Vampires Don’t Sparkle edited by Michael West

Today I’m thrilled, stoked, and elated to share with you an anthology that I know many of you will get behind. Not only that, but it’s edited by a fellow SSP author and dude that I always seem to run into at every con I ever go to, though until recently I’ve been too intimidated … More TCM Presents: Vampires Don’t Sparkle edited by Michael West

On Writing Vampires

So my friend and c0-conspirator in crime Susan Roddey had a blog post the other day about the popularity of anti-heroes and showcasing “bad” characters in fiction. This got me thinking. This also makes sense because we both have stories in the upcoming anthology The Big Bad, and that’s pretty much the theme.  I have … More On Writing Vampires

Women and Horror: Horror in the Everyday by Zillah Anderson

One last guest post we have to get in, but I wanted to include a piece by my friend and fellow NBP author Zillah Anderson! *** Horror in the Everyday So often we think of horror involving the foreign or the supernatural. Vampires, zombies, werewolves, ghosts, demons, giant animals, monsters…even the killers we encounter a … More Women and Horror: Horror in the Everyday by Zillah Anderson

Book Blitz: Mooner

So speaking of horror, today is the blitz day for my own horror title, the historical vampire story Mooner! This e-book means a lot to me. Not only was it my first release, but writing it really got my imagination going in different directions, combining my love of the more every day aspects of American … More Book Blitz: Mooner