“The Stones” – Pen of the Damned

My darkly speculative microfiction “The Stones” can now be read for free online at Pen of the Damned!

Scifaikuest February 2022

I am happy to share that five of my speculative poems can be found in the current issues of Scifaikuest. Two poems appear in the print issue while three appear in the free-to-read digital issue found here. I’m especially delighted that one of my digitally published poems “Through the reset portal” was selected as the editor’s favourite!

“She Drips” – A Quaint and Curious Volume of Gothic Tales

A Quaint and Curious Volume of Gothic Tales is now available from Brigid’s Gate Press as e-book or paperback! This anthology features twenty-three tales of traditional and gothic themes, including my queer modern flash fiction: “She Drips.” Find your copy of this gorgeous anthology here!

Upcoming Covers for 2022

There’s a lot to look forward to in 2022! My writings will appear in a number of anthologies in the coming year, and I am delighted to share some of the covers for those anthologies with you:

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Brigid’s Gate Press will be releasing A Quaint and Curious Volume of Gothic Tales on January 31, 2022. Preorder is now available for e-books here! With contributions by many talented authors and edited by Alex Woodroe, this anthology promises to be a dark delight. You can find an early review here!

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Another treasure from Brigid’s Gate Press , Musing of the Muses features hauntingly beautiful cover art by Elizabeth Leggett. Edited by Heather and S. D. Vassallo, this anthology brings together poetry and fiction that examine, explore, and expand Greek mythology into fresh new forms. Watch for its release in spring 2022!

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Black Spots Books will be releasing their first women in horror poetry collection Under Her Skin on April 5, 2022. Edited by Lindy Ryan and Toni Miller, this anthology explores the theme of body horror through the voices of female-identifying horror poets. With a foreword by Linda D. Addison and illustrations by Marge Simon, this anthology will be an exciting release!

“Not for the faint of heart…Each word and phrase has been structured in such a way that the reader will experience an intense depth of emotion and feelings.” —Gini Rainey, EGuide Magazine

“…varied themes, approaches, and poetic structures create a diverse series of horror inspections. Under Her Skin is unparalleled in scope, creativity, and literary strength. It is highly recommended for any collection strong in women’s writings, horror, or literary works.” —Midwest Book Review

“As Butterflies” – Pen of the Damned

My cosmic horror drabble “As Butterflies” can now be found at Pen of the Damned. You can read it and seven other horror delights inspired by the beautiful image above for free here!

Five New Drabbles – “Once Upon a Drabble”

I am happy to share that Black Ink Fiction’s “Once Upon a Drabble” anthology is now available in print or e-book. This book includes five of my fairy tale drabbles:

• “The Other Bird”
• “The Open Door”
• “Silver Enough”
• “The Language of Nature”
• “Without a Worry”

“The Dreamer” – Sirens Call ezine 56

My flash fiction “The Dreamer” appears in issue 56 of Sirens Call ezine. Read the full issue for free here!

“The Beauty Within” – Pen of the Damned

My flash fiction “The Beauty Within” can now be found at Pen of the Damned. Read the full story here!

“The Beauty Within” was prompted by an old image from the Illustrated Police News. It and eight other flash fictions were first published in The Rogues Gallery from Firbolg Publishing.

“Endless Night,” “But Not Yet,” and “Woman” – Forest of Fear Volume 3

Three of my drabbles can be found in the third volume of Forest of Fear, published by Blood Song Books. Digital copies can be purchased here. (Want a sneak peek? Use the Look Inside feature on the purchase link to read one of my drabbles in the free sample!)

“Better Hope” – Pen of the Damned

My drabble “Better Hope” appears alongside seven other flashes of brilliance from the horror dream team at Pen of the Damned. Read them all here!