I fervently love the month of October. Yes, autumn is great, and we’ve had a surprisingly lovely fall in Chicago so far, but I love October because I cut my teeth on horror from a very young age. I was raised by a young mom […]
I haven’t written in two months. I’ve blogged here and there for Book Riot. I helped out a friend with an edit. But real writing has come in jerky fits and starts, a sputtering engine that gives me a flare of hope before dying out […]
I don’t know about you, but I use playlists like a mood board for my ears when I’m writing. Creating playlists is a zen-like, soothing activity that prepares me for whatever manuscript, article, or scene I’m writing. The vibe, atmosphere, setting, and feel of a […]
