Dec 6, 2016 | Scary True Stories, Tales of the Supernatural
Meet Gordon, who had several spooky encounters with a ghost when he was working at a golf club in the 1970s. This is the first time he’s told his story. Thanks, Gordon, for sharing it with us. *** The sign taped to the clubhouse door said HELP WANTED! APPLY...
Sep 26, 2016 | Mysterious Places
The Rainbow Valley sounds idyllic, doesn’t it? A place where one could expect to find leprechauns frolicking. Think again. The Rainbow Valley isn’t actually a valley at all, but an area just below the summit of Everest’s Northeast Ridge, where dozens...
Aug 29, 2016 | Scary True Stories
Reality TV…it’s harmless fun, right? Well–not always. Imagine winning The Bachelor, only to find out the man of your dreams is a serial killer. It happened to Cheryl Bradshaw. The year was 1978, and the ’70s version of The Bachelor was The...
Aug 3, 2016 | The Life Less Ordinary, The Writing Life
One question has made me more insecure than any other. “How’s the writing going?” The reason this seemingly benign question used to fill me with horror is simple. How was my writing going? Most of the time, it wasn’t. Not that I wasn’t...
Jul 9, 2014 | The Writing Life
About a month ago, a publisher asked for a full. I was very excited. I sent the novel to them, brimming with optimism. I knew it might result in a rejection, or worse–a terrible contract. But I hoped for the best. Last Wednesday, I received a response. To my...