Mar 2, 2016 | The Writing Life
Ever have one of those weeks where everything goes wrong? Well, that has been the last two weeks for me. It got so bad, I was seriously considering giving up writing–the first time I’ve hit a low that deep since my early twenties. And then, just when I...
Nov 4, 2015 | The Writing Life
Yesterday I received a most upsetting email. It was from my editor Don D’Auria, explaining that he had been let go from Samhain Publishing. Samhain’s community of horror authors were in shock for the rest of the day, reeling from a complex mix of emotions...
Jun 29, 2015 | Bloody Book Club, Scary True Stories
Today’s scary true story comes courtesy of Brian Kirk, who writes psychological horror. One of the best things about being with Samhain Horror is all the amazing people I’ve gotten to meet. Brian is one of them–I’ve only met him online, but...
May 5, 2015 | The Life Less Ordinary, The Writing Life
The title of this post is a bit of a misnomer, I’ll admit. I can’t tell you how all writers feel. I can just tell you how I do. Today is the day my very first published book will be released. I now have things that I’ve dreamed of having since I was...
Feb 4, 2015 | The Writing Life
Last year I wrote about how believing in yourself is the key component to success. I’ve come to realize that faith of this kind isn’t something one has or doesn’t have, but something you need to work at each and every day. Belief in one’s self...
