Where Have I Been?
A little update on what’s been going on in my life and how that’s affected my writing… I don’t usually struggle terribly with writer’s block, but 2020 hit me like a ton of bricks. The words dried up for me about the time people started tearing into each other over current events. I tried to maintain […]
Emily in Quarantine: an Emily Abbott Short Story
Emily tapped the side of her nose thoughtfully and wondered how she’d ended up staring out her kitchen window yet again. Quarantine Log: The parking lot view from the kitchen window is quite limited, but it’s better than staring at the ceiling. Or the wall. Snickering at her own thoughts, she slid her phone out […]
Right Number: an Emily Abbott Short Story
Emily spun in a circle in her tiny living room. Nothing was out of place and everything was clean. There wasn’t anything to do but wait for the knock on her apartment door. She was feeling oddly nervous about having both Izzy and her cousin, Beth, over at the same time. They’re both really nice. […]
This Series is Like Your Favorite Bingeable Netflix Show
The Crime Beat: Miami by A.C. Fuller My rating: 4 of 5 stars Well, I’m pretty much addicted to this series. It has all the appeal of a well-done TV show with a continuing storyline throughout the whole season and those really delicious cliff-hangers that make you immediately queue up the next episode even though […]
I Have a Secret Pen Name
I’ve kept this a secret since May 2018, but I’ve decided to ‘fess up: I published a fantasy trilogy under the pen name Denver Evans. These are unusual fantasy stories with a bit of a paranormal element. (And for that reason, I realize they won’t be everyone’s cup of tea.) The characters are flawed, they […]
Book Review: Lost Solace by Karl Drinkwater
Lost Solace by Karl Drinkwater My rating: 4 of 5 stars I listened to the audiobook version of this and very much enjoyed it. The story was not your average sci-fi, and I found myself really caring for both the human and AI characters even though they’re so much different from me. The world its […]
Spotlight: A Bottle of Glass Hearts by RJ Conte
From RJ Conte, weaver of deep, emotional fiction, comes a touching collection of short stories about love and unique relationships – including the bestselling Lucent Sylph! RJ Conte, formerly Rachael Lynn Thomas, has kissed only one boy in her entire life. And she married him, inspiring her to write about sweet or powerful love stories […]