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Silent Movie
You were warned not to wander the haunted ruins. Now you can’t get out. When a door magically appears, the shimmer beckons. A crucifix urges you inside. For a moment there is hope. Then the stone seals behind you, and darkness swallows everything.
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Magic in Horror
I like to think of magic as a character in itself, a malevolent force that haunts people and then kills them before they have a clue what they’re up against.
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Launch Time
In about a week THE PAWNS launches, and the funny thing is, I’m excited but not nervous.
![THE PAWNS in Presale](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7f913e73712a7396aee674/1649858075070-M2B7D9LGP6DD3M46HWKM/PawnsPre-Release.jpg)
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Autumn Updates
When I take a manuscript as far as I can myself, after many revisions and when I’m glazing over, I send it to Julia.
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In Edits: The Pawns
The Pawns dives deep into the evil lurking behind Travis’ family magic, and reveals a diabolical plan that clouds the coven’s future.
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![Dreams, Regret, and Writing Horror](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5d7f913e73712a7396aee674/1597864759844-H0OKN3DYXUN8BAJ70SMX/CyloPodcast.png)
Dreams, Regret, and Writing Horror
I was interviewed by Cylo for their podcast series on self-expression. Give it a listen to learn about my motivations for writing The Banished, and my own writer’s journey.
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Rough Reopenings
How will bars and restaurants survive post-pandemic? Shoulder-to-shoulder crowds are so last February.