Feb 16, 2016 | The Writing Life
In January 2016, I discovered my friend had a dark side. While he appeared to be an innocuous broadcasting instructor at the local college, it turned out he was leading a double life. He collects *gasp* horror comics. “In fact, I’m going to be at this...
Jul 19, 2015 | Mysterious Places, The Writing Life
This week in Romania has been stretching my muscles, literally and figuratively. At least three hours each day is spent in a writing workshop with author Richard Thomas. Richard has been throwing us some curveballs. Just when you start to relax, he wants you to write...
Jul 17, 2015 | Mysterious Places, The Writing Life
Transylvania Horror Writer’s Workshop, Day 3. Here’s something I don’t say very often. I’m scared. And I don’t scare easily. Finally got inside Bran Castle, and it has it all–a secret passageway, a connection to Bram...
Feb 24, 2015 | Mysterious Places, The Life Less Ordinary, The Writing Life
It may just be the most amazing writers’ retreat ever. I’m going to go out on a limb and say it is. This summer, I’ll be in Transylvania for the Horror Writers’ Workshop. What better place to craft a scary story than in the shadow of Bran...
