LOCKE AND KEYE Update
I have a big ol’ update on Locke and Keye, the second book in the Dark Victoriana Collection, and it was too big to write! Instead, I’ve updated you in my latest video:
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Anatomy of a Darkened Heart Review by Darker Voice!
Yesterday I was blown away by Travis West’s (Darker Voice’s) wonderful words about Anatomy of a Darkened Heart. Travis isn’t a guy who likes any ol’ book or movie, so I was on tenterhooks as I read every word he wrote. Here’s a sample of his review: “The language is melancholy and beautiful, concise but with a […]
Women in Horror Month Interview
This month is Women in Horror month! To celebrate, David Spell from The Scary Reviews and Erin Al-Mehairi from Hook of a Book are co-hosting interviews of 20 female dark fiction and horror authors in 2 weeks. The interviews are short and sweet, and you’ll discover lots of new books you can’t resist. Read my and two […]
19th Century Jewelry!
The website I’ve sponsored this month, The Victorian Era, has a well written and visually stunning post up about Victorian jewelry. You’ll find everything from symbolism in jewelry (you know that’s my favorite section) to styles you may not have heard of, summarized beautifully and succinctly, and did I mention the beautiful pictures? Come visit […]
Monday Thoughts on Creativity: Travel Through Imagination
Happy Monday! Ugh…work…let’s go somewhere else. I travel all over the place through my imagination. When I’m over-stressed, I live in Morrowind. When I feel everything is too complicated, I live in the Victorian Era. And when I watch film noir movies, I live there for more than the duration of the movie. I get to be […]
Symbolism in the Victorian Era
I’m proud to say that this month, I’m officially sponsoring a fantastic website dedicated to the Victorian Era, and it’s appropriately called The Victorian Era! Geerte researches 19th century history and shares fascinating information, including little-known facts and details that are hard to find without doing in-depth research. My blog post on The Victorian Era website […]
Victorian Mania: Amie Winters Shares What’s On Her Nightstand
YA fantasy author Amie Winters just shared what’s on her nightstand – Victorian books! Anatomy of a Darkened is one of her current reads, and I’m beyond thrilled at her words about my book! What I also love about her post is the Victorian ambiance she sets. If you want to know more about the real […]
Locke and Keye on Goodreads Plus Official Blurb!
That’s right! Locke and Keye has been added to Goodreads for your to-read pleasure, and it’s got an official blurb. Read more detail about the book and add it to your Goodreads lists here. It’s slotted to be published at the end of the April, but if that date is moved up, I’ll let you know ASAP. In […]
Locke and Keye Update!
I can’t believe how little I’ve told you about Locke and Keye, the second book in the Dark Victoriana Collection. Well, it’s time for a nice big update, including some secrets to look forward to. Shhhh… 😉
The Music Behind Anatomy of a Darkened Heart
Music plays a huge part in my writing, especially to set the ambiance. There’s no better way for me to stop thinking about other responsibilities and get in the mindset to write. Music wipes my brain clean of everything else and lets me focus on creativity. There are a few specific songs that helped me […]