Category Archives: Blog

The lock-box sat on the kitchen table. Casey paced around the room in tight circles from counter to counter, studying the box from a safe distance. He had locked the doors and shut the curtains, closing himself in with it … Continue reading →

After much juggling, set-backs, catastrophic printer failure and format meltdown, I finally have something to show for myself. Letters from the Sea is live today, the ebook chapbook featuring five short stories from my other work-in-progress novel, The Diving Bell. … Continue reading →

Sometimes it’s nice to take a step away from your project and do something fun for a change. Here’s a little game writers sometimes play with their characters. I invite others to play along. Gather up a list of your … Continue reading →

Have I mentioned that I’ve recently taken up freelance writing? Well, I have. Thank you for noticing. I’m still wading out into untested waters, attempting to gain a foothold in a very loud, very crowded place. Everybody is a freelance … Continue reading →

It had always seemed strange to Mariska that mental institutions were named after meadows and rivers, invoking Polaroid snapshots of green pastures and clear blue water. The thought of it seemed unfair, passing the scenic knots of leafy trees that … Continue reading →