Hello Bloglandia! (Note: I also ramble on about this in my latest Video Update at about the 8:45 mark, if you're interested in watching me get all giddy about shiny new things). If you ever visited my Payhip Bookstore, you might remember it as looking a bit...well, hideous. See, Payhip didn't make it easy to arrange … Continue reading The Marvelous Bookstore Makeover (with Celebratory Discount)
The Back Room Book Review
Hello Bloglandia!! Hmmm...that post title almost sounds like a cool new book blogging site. But it's not. (Yet.) Instead, it refers to another wonderful review of one of my stories over on the Jaunts and Haunts blog run by Jonathon Pongratz* * Jonny has just released a new novel called Reaper: Aftermath. If you like … Continue reading The Back Room Book Review
Short Story Review: The Drive-Thru Window — Jaunts & Haunts
Hey Bloglandia, Hoorah, after a mopey week, a happy post appeared in my WordPress Reader. That's right, it's another amazing review for one of my stories over on the Jaunts & Haunts blog. Many thanks to Jonny for reading this silly little tale and for trying it after hearing about it on The Book Owl … Continue reading Short Story Review: The Drive-Thru Window — Jaunts & Haunts
Friday Reads – Buttercup, Monsters, and Haunted Halls
Hello Bloglandia! It's Friday. You probably already have weekend plans, but just in case you don't (or if you still have some spare time to fill), I've added some new stories to my Payhip Bookstore that will provide more entertainment than a presidential debate. Wait, that wasn't entertainment? I thought the whole thing was a … Continue reading Friday Reads – Buttercup, Monsters, and Haunted Halls
Mrs. Morris Meets Death…for free
Hello Bloglandia! Even though the sizzling temps this week in Portland are making it feel more like it's still August, it is indeed September. And that means it's time for re-evaluating a few things. In normal times, it would be time to head back to school and this period is known as la rentrée by … Continue reading Mrs. Morris Meets Death…for free
Saving the World with “Conscience”
Hello Bloglandia! Recently, I had the exceptional honor of being asked by author, book blogger, and blogging buddy Jonny Pongratz to be one of the beta readers for his sci-fi short story, Conscience. Because I was hunting around for some way to procrastinate from my own wiring, I agreed. And holy uploaded brainwaves, Batman! This … Continue reading Saving the World with “Conscience”
The Votes Have Been Tallied (and there may be some election fraud)
Hello Bloglandia! Here we are again. Another round of book cover voting has wrapped up. Although last time our candidates ran a clean campaign and the results went uncontested, I fear the course of democracy may not run as smoothly this time around. If you missed the info about the story these candidates are destined … Continue reading The Votes Have Been Tallied (and there may be some election fraud)
It’s Time for Another Book Cover Survey
This poll is now closed...if you'd like to see the (contested) results, you can find them HERE. Hello Opinionated Members of Bloglandia! Since you fine folks did a wonderful job at helping me pick the cover of my short story A Feast for Sight (which you can get for free by joining my newsletter team), … Continue reading It’s Time for Another Book Cover Survey
Stepping Into the Boxing Ring with “Champ”
Hey Bloglandia! Before I deliver the one-two punch of today's post, I just wanted to give a big ol' heap of THANKS to Jonny over on the Jaunts & Haunts blog for his recent absolutely humbling reviews of my short stories "Space Walk," "Testing the Waters," and "A Feast for Sight." You can read the … Continue reading Stepping Into the Boxing Ring with “Champ”
