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My 12 Favorite Books of 2021

I read 91 books this year, most trending towards horror and escapism. These are my favorites.

Which fantasy monster is the hottest?

Let’s settle this once and for all.

A summer release for a chilling fantasy…

Twin sisters. A remote island kingdom. A treacherous destiny.

I love Kindle Unlimited, and I love discovering new poets, but I’ve had trouble searching poetry on Kindle Unlimited, which is why I created Unlimited Poetry, a group promo that runs all February. It’s great way to find new poets on Kindle Unlimited. Check it out to find your next read, or, if you happen toContinue reading “Unlimited Poetry”

Which murder ballad are you?

I love a good murder ballad, especially the old classics. And by old classics, I mean any murder ballad where a woman does the murder. I just think those are more fun, especially if they have a sense of fantasy to them. When I first heard Old Blind Dogs’ version of The Cruel Sister, whereContinue reading “Which murder ballad are you?”

2020 was my best year in more than a decade and I don’t know how to feel about that

My crowning achievement of 2020 is not self-harming even once.

as the moon loves the sun

Here’s another poem from Love Songs to the Sun, out November 20th 2020.

and the knowledge we can linger

From Love Songs for the Sun, out November 20th.

This baby can fit so much queer yearning…

Occasionally, a story is best told through poetry. That’s what I found in the case of this love story, which has been living in my head rent free for at least a decade. The particulars have shifted through the years, dreamtime details vanishing with the moon, but the substance is always the same: a self-proclaimedContinue reading “This baby can fit so much queer yearning…”

What kind of ghost are you?

It’s spooky season, so let’s find out what kind of ghost you’ll be.