My Substack. Guest lecturing at Duke University today for author Sara E. Johnson's class inspired me to do something new like...teach my own course at Duke in Spring 2026 - Masters of Dark Fiction: Understanding Horror, Mystery, Crime & Thriller Stories!
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C'est si bon! I translated my short story to French. Yes my tutor of 5 years reviewed my work but still MY HARD WORK! Find the English version in my upcoming release, THINGS ARE AS THEY SHOULD BE AND OTHER WORDS TO DIE FOR, coming April 21, 2026! More French translations on the way!

Support a writer, get your wings...or a really good book! Beyond excited for my fav crime writing partner-in-crime @armbernier.bsky.social for her 2026 release-THE BUSH TEA MURDER. Enter Goodreads giveaway by Nov. 16 for a chance at an early copy! SPREAD THE WORD!

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My FIRST short story in EQMM! "Rage Ritual " is my love letter to female rage at a retreat in the swamps of Louisiana. Thx to editor Jackie Sherbow for including me in the Sept/Oct issue.

#writingcommunity #shortstories #crimenoir

As a writer, read everything...and don't forget the spicy bits. I implore you, don't forget the spice! Substack thoughts on the matter at link in bio or below.

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Putting my Killer Shorts Screenplay finalist accolade to good use on Saturday at Bouchercon. Come see me as a panelist for "Screenwriting: Unlocking the Mystery".

Or... come find me at the bar and say Hello!

Sign up & join me Saturday, Sept. 13th for “Genre Mashups - Including a Pinch of Horror in Your Next Mystery/Suspense”!

This FREE ZOOM presentation examines how horror blends with mystery, crime, thriller, and suspense elements.

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Want to play a game? THE MOST DANGEROUS GAMES from Level Best Books (and edited by the incredible Deborah Lacy!) is ready for your crime/mystery TBR list and your preorder cart. Find my story, "Double Dutch Dare", set in 1980s New Orleans, inside its pages!

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Reviews incoming! Horror, thriller, mystery, and suspense selections from @ktnguyenauthor.bsky.social
Andrew K Clark, Asha Greyling, and @blacktopkid.bsky.social for your next great read!

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#bookworm #bookrecs #writingcommunity #booksky

If you and your bestie have a falling out, would you have their back during a rage plague? Asking for a friend. 🤔 Check out my review for "Make the Call" at @killershortscontest.

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#filmsky #filmreview #horrorshort

Rabbit holes can be your best friend in the writing trenches. A quick read on intellectual scaffolding and regaining my writing sanity. #writingcommunity #booksky

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A cover reveal needs...a cover. Excited to share the amazing artist @grimpoppydesign is working their magic on THINGS ARE AS THEY SHOULD BE AND OTHER WORDS TO DIE FOR from Uncomfortably Dark Horror. Sweet tea horror & dread inducing crime noir- 4/21/2026. ARCs/pre-orders 11/2025! #horrorsky #booksky

Here's the tea, y'all!! New review at Goodreads for WHERE DARK THINGS RISE by @theandrewkclark.bsky.social from Quill and Crow Publishing House. Dig in! www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

#booksky #horrorsky #smalltownhorror

Humbled that author @theandrewkclark.bsky.social asked for a blurb on his upcoming book, WHERE DARK THINGS RISE, releasing Sept. 17 from Quill and Crow Publishing House. This book is 🔥!

#booksky #horrorsky #appalachiannoir #the80s #smalltownhorror

With THREE short stories debuting in AUGUST alone, it got me thinking about when I first started out and how in my feelings I used to get about rejections. So why do it? Writing isn't for the faint of heart, so buckle up...here's my reasons why...

#booksky

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Do you really know who lives in your home and shares your life? Phil didn’t. Check out my new review at @killershorts.bsky.social for the short film, "Who's There?"

Link in the BIO or below

#filmsky #review #horror

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Reading an excerpt from my upcoming Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine story, "Rage Ritual" at Larema Coffee Bar on June 14. Grab a coffee and enjoy the show.

I guest lectured at NC State for author Sara Johnson's class, Exploring Mysteries. Did I shatter my perceived limitations or social anxiety? Probably not, but I made a serious dent!

#horrorsky #writingcommunity #crimenoirsky #booksky

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