On Killing

If you are (like me) a crime fiction writer, you will often face the problem of how to best kill one of your characters. It’s not an easy task. And believe me when I say that in fiction, a lot is done wrong. A LOT. I’m sure I did it too.

August 31, 2018

Writing with Owls

Never in my life had I thought we’d live with an owl. But here I am, working on my next book, with Peppa our rescue barn owl snoozing on my old loom behind me.

Espresso, Mayhem, & Other Disasters 4 min read

April 3, 2018

Victorian Erotica in Film & Literature

Believe the Victorians uptight all you want, but they invented the first recreational spanking machine, the vibrator, and erotic film. Don’t ask me how I came across Victorian erotica while doing background research for my murder mysteries, else I’ll post nauseating details on Victorian postmortems.

Bookish Shenanigans 1 min read

January 1, 2018

To Art or not to Art

It’s one of those days I feel out of words. I’m not sure if I should write with empathy or disdain.

Espresso, Mayhem, & Other Disasters 2 min read

July 1, 2017

Sustainable Publishing

For a few years now, my husband and I have been micro-farmers. Our philosophy is to live sustainably and to leave our farm ecosystem in a better shape than we’ve found it in.

Writer's Chaos Digest 4 min read

October 16, 2013

Not Ready? Jump Anyway!

The day I said idiotic things to Hugh Howey and talked about statistics with the CEO of McMillan.

Espresso, Mayhem, & Other Disasters 6 min read

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On Killing

Writing with Owls

Victorian Erotica in Film & Literature

To Art or not to Art

Sustainable Publishing

Not Ready? Jump Anyway!

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