I Can’t Handle Scary Stuff
Now is that wonderful time of year when everyone is sharing their favorite horror movies and scary books as we get closer to Halloween. But I have a confession to…
October Reading Journal: Halloween Theme!
Can you believe that it's already October? I'm so excited for Halloween! I'm already decorating the house, watching spooky TV shows and movies, and reading spooky books. So I naturally…
New Release: A Witch’s Halloween Surprise
Happy almost-Halloween! I think of the whole month of October as Halloween season because I love it so much. But today, I'm celebrating an extra-special part of the holiday with…
A Very Fae Announcement
I've been teasing something new with the Fae of Calaveras trilogy for a while now. Today is the day, and I've got a surprise for you: three announcements! Yes, count…
Writing Wednesday: The Musicians and the Werewolves
I wrote about my fear of school shootings and other gun violence on Monday. But thinking about my false alarm also inspired a story. I wanted to write about my…
A Halloween Poem
Halloween is coming up, and I'm ramping up the spooky in my writing. There is a special surprise coming out around Halloween that you'll hear about more soon. For today,…
Writing Wednesday: Something Witchy This Way Comes
I've said for years now that Rosa's story is done. Fae of Calaveras was always planned as a trilogy, and while there have been a few extra short stories, it's…
October: What scares you?
It’s October, and with Halloween approaching, it’s time to revel in all things spooky. This is one of my favorite times of year. I can put on my witch hat, haul the Halloween props out of storage, and buy enormous amounts of candy!
Beyond the spooky things that you may enjoy, though, what things actually scare you? Many of us share rational fears, like losing a loved one or getting mugged. But do you also have irrational fears? I’m going to confess mine. It’s weird.
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