Sep 26, 2017
Whatcha Got to Lose?
After publishing my urban fantasy novel, Curse Me Not, which is about a woman who can cleanse curses off people’s auras, I was surprised...
Jan 4, 2017
Human Aliens
While I write paranormal romance and urban fantasy, many members of my local writers group focus on science fiction. At a recent group...
Nov 8, 2016
Romance Shmo-mance
While we women authors often include at least a touch of romance in our novels, it doesn’t mean women understand romance better than men...
Sep 21, 2016
Women of a Certain Age
I got fed up. My favorite fiction to curl up with has usually been a variation of urban fantasy and paranormal romance. Yet now after...
May 24, 2016
Number Two is the shits!
It’s time. I’ve had my first novel published. I’ve garnered great reviews. I’ve created my website, my blog, my fool Twitter feed (or...
Apr 18, 2016
Buck & Bozo: Two Paranormal Curses (and Blessings!)
Cats have long been associated with the paranormal. One might first think of them as feline familiars to witches, but that is not the...
Feb 18, 2016
Another Fun Night With the Guild
As a newbie author, I recently realized how important—and fun!—it was to be a member of the Knoxville Writers Guild and the guild’s...
Jan 19, 2016
Going Paper-more As Opposed to Paper-less!
I received super exciting news at the first of the year. The boutique publisher of my novel, Curse Me Not, has taken my e-book to print!...
Dec 22, 2015
Flash Fiction On the Serious Side
I mentioned in a past blog that I’m a member of the Knoxville Writers Guild and, in particular, of the Guild’s Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writers’...
Oct 20, 2015
Not Just for Women
Paranormal romance is not just for women. Okay, maybe it’s mostly for women, but not just for woman. Frankly, if I was a dude and wanted...