Dec 5, 2018 | The Writing Life
Welcome to the last IWSG post of the year. Happy to be co-hosting with Tonja Drecker, Patsy Collins, and Chrys Fey! Before I get to the insecurity portion of this post, I have a bit of writing news. First, this happened… There are two things about this award I...
Nov 13, 2018 | Scary True Stories
In a society desensitized to almost everything, cannibalism may be the last great taboo. And yet, people have been eating people since the beginning of human history. The Neanderthals were believed to have practiced cannibalism, and it’s been well documented...
Oct 30, 2018 | Tales of the Supernatural
Many people don’t know the infamous Headless Horseman is not just a legend, but the spirit of an actual person. In Scotland, members of the MacLaine clan from the district of Lochbuie still cringe in fear when they hear the sound of clattering hooves at night....
Oct 24, 2018 | Tales of the Supernatural
Before I begin this week’s tale of terror, some most welcome writing news! My publisher has chosen the winner of the Name My Book contest, and the lucky recipient of all the honors, including unlimited bragging rights, is JG Faherty with his suggestion, Valley...
Oct 17, 2018 | Mysterious Places, The Writing Life
Reader question: “Was that strange combination Egyptian meal you described real?” The reader was referring to koshari, the national dish of Egypt (also known as kushari), which Fatima treats Kate and Jackson to in the third GhostWriters book, Temple of...
Oct 10, 2018 | Tales of the Supernatural, The Writing Life
Fans of Return to Dyatlov Pass, rejoice! Thanks to the awesome folks at Severed Press, Nat will soon return with a vengeance. (I have a feeling Igor may make an appearance too.) Though traumatized from her experience at Dyatlov Pass, our intrepid podcaster is lured...
Oct 3, 2018 | The Writing Life
One of the most freeing things a life coach ever taught me was the phrase, “They’re not your people.” Bad review? Not your people. Rejection? Not your people. Didn’t get the job? Not your people. Please don’t misunderstand. Sometimes, a...
Sep 5, 2018 | The Writing Life
When I first sat down to write this month’s Insecure Writer’s Support Group post, I didn’t think I had a thing to feel insecure about (except the usual–words are hard, yo). But then I remembered. In just a little over a month, I’m going...
Aug 21, 2018 | Scary True Stories, Tales of the Supernatural
Since this used to be a personal blog, I thought it only fitting that I share one very personal story. The people who are closest to me know, but I haven’t told many–not even my family, for two reasons. I don’t want people to think I’m crazy,...
Aug 14, 2018 | Tales of the Supernatural
Please welcome my dear writer friend Lee Murray, who has a fascinating historical tale about the ghosts of her home country. I first met Lee online, but our friendship really took off when we finally were able to meet in person at the 2017 StokerCon. She’s been...
