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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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Romanian Inspiration
I explored every Romanian orthodox monastery I could find, each a mysterious, irresistible time capsule.
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Thrilling Time for a ThrillerFest Newbie
One of the best investments I made in myself as a writer was Thrillerfest in July in NYC.