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December 14, 2019
An Epic Anthology!
I’ve recently had two acceptances from Eerie River Publishing for their upcoming drabbles anthology of myth and legend! My Greek mythology inspired “Hera’s Revenge” and folktale inspired “The Night Mare” will feature within its pages. Though still open for submissions, the pre-order link is already up on Amazon HERE, at a great price!
“For as long as men have lived, myths and legends have permeated cultures across the globe. But for every known monster, are there creatures of lore, gods of fable, and rituals of old that have been forgotten by time?
Delve into the darkness that came before and witness over 100 short drabbles resurrect the ancient world in 100 words or less.
Featuring award-winning horror and fiction authors from around the world, we dare you to remember the fear of the unknown and to dive headfirst into the beyond.
Within these pages, the old gods have awoken and with them, chaos will reign again.”
November 25, 2019
“Don’t Eat the Witch’s Treat”
“On Halloween night, if the witch you meet… whatever you do, don’t eat her treat!”
I am beyond thrilled to have my first ever children’s horror story accepted into the Creepy Stories for Children anthology by Mother Ghost’s Grimm!
My story “Don’t Eat the Witch’s Treat” is about a group of 10-year-old kids on Halloween night, who make a huge mistake when they decide to trick-or-treat at the witch’s house. Ooooh, spooky! 
October 20, 2019
Fear and Fables Cover Reveal
My flash fiction piece “Monster of the Lake” has been accepted for publication with the team over at Stormy Island Publishing and I’m super excited to see the cover reveal!
I don’t know that this spooky themed anthology will be out in time for Halloween, but regardless, I’m happy to have had my story accepted, and to add another amazing publisher to my resume.
More details coming soon!
Meet the Author (Me!)
Shortly after having my story “Feeding the Crows” accepted for publication with Escaped Ink Press, I answered some questions for an author interview which has now gone live on the website and on various social media platforms. You can see it on Escaped Ink’s site HERE.
Tall Tales & Short Stories Volume One will be released on November 19, 2019 but is available for pre-order NOW on Amazon.
October 17, 2019
Love & Hate!
Been waiting a while, but finally heard back on the love and hate drabbles I submitted to Black Hare Press… and they made it!
My little love bite “God is Love” will appear in LOVE: Dark Drabbles #7, and my little hate nugget “Nasty Nancy” will appear in HATE: Dark Drabbles #8.
It’ll be a while before these are due for publication, so in the meantime, I may try to sneak in another drabble or two.
More Love and Hate info on the horizon! 
“The Best Decorations in Town”
With Halloween fast approaching, the submission calls for Halloween fiction has been abundant. Recently, I’ve had a few Halloween themed horror drabbles accepted for publication over at Fantasia Divinity Magazine & Publishing. My drabbles “The Best Decorations in Town”, “Devil’s Slot Machine”, and “Trail of Horror” will all be included in the upcoming HALLOWEEN FRIGHTS & AUTUMN DELIGHTS anthology.
In the meantime, my drabble “The Best Decorations in Town” was chosen to be displayed on the Fantasia Divinity website, published on October 3rd. Out of all the amazing submissions received, I was really excited to have one of mine chosen for display.
Check it out and let me know what you think!
“The Best Decorations in Town” on Fantasia Divinity Magazine & Publishing
October 16, 2019
The Crime Microfiction Anthology Has Been Unraveled!
Unravel, the 5th Dark Drabbles anthology presented by Black Hare Press, is available for paperback purchase right now on Amazon!
This dark and mysterious crime microfiction anthology features three of my tiny tales: “The Hook Up”, “Duty Calls” and “My Sweet Emma”.
“Murder mysteries, criminal chronicles, whodunnits, revenge, suspicion, mayhem, intrigue, and lots more.
– Unravel
What miracles can one hundred debut to bestselling authors do with 100 words?
More than three hundred 100-word drabbles from around the world.”
You don’t want to miss what dark and deviant ideas these authors were able to come up with! Including me!
Order your copy of Unravel now on Amazon!
Tall Tales & Short Stories
Tall Tales & Short Stories, presented by Escaped Ink Press is now available for pre-order! My flash fiction horror piece “Feeding the Crows” is featured within, along with 49 other authors whose fiction will “take you on a multi-genre voyage of discovery across space, time and place.”
Despite their brevity, these tiny tales get right to the heart of what makes us human. They’ll tug at your heart strings, horrify, amuse and make you think, the words lingering in your mind long after you finish reading.
A new collection of talented authors, known names and new, from across the planet have penned compelling stories of birth, love and lust, heartache and revenge, death and the afterlife. Throw in aliens and angels, alcoholic bulls and alternative histories, hauntings and huntings, oh and a cowbot! What’s not to love about this anthology?
My story “Feeding the Crows” was a lot of fun to write, and I couldn’t be more excited to have it published in this spectacular debut anthology by Escaped Ink Press.
I was also happy to give an author interview following my acceptance into the anthology, which will go live later this week. Stay tuned!
Pre-order Tall Tales & Short Stories now on Amazon!
Its Time to Give in to Your Guilty Pleasures!
My erotic horror drabble “No Touching” is now available! Pressed between the pages of this sexy/dark anthology by Things in the Well, it’s in good company with an exciting array of new and established writers alike. These 100 word “quickies” and 200 word “one night stands” are a must-have read for anyone who likes a good blend of sex and horror.
This was my first attempt at writing erotic horror, so you can imagine my PLEASURE at receiving the acceptance for this anthology. What’s more, my name is included on the back cover! I’ve had my name on several book covers as editor, but this is the first time it’s been on a cover as author!
“An international anthology of dark erotic drabbles (100 words) and double drabbles (200 words). Includes the novella ‘Dolls’ by the UK’s Ramsey Campbell and other ‘extras’ including a couple of longer stories and some inter-related drabbles, plus some dark erotic illustrations! Definitely adult themed, not suitable for children! With illustrations and other extras including an article ‘On Sex and Horror’ and includes 10 drabbles/doubles by Steve Dillon, ex-President of the Australian Horror Writers Association and series editor of the Things in the Well series of anthologies, as well as stories from other award-winning writers!” – Guilty Pleasures and Other Dark Delights
Check it out NOW on Amazon!
Guilty Pleasures & Other Dark Delights by Things in the Well on Amazon
October 15, 2019
Excellent Reviews For 100 Word Horrors 3
100 Word Horrors 3 by KJK Publishing, released on September 16, has received some amazing reviews from readers. My dark drabble “Show Time” lurks within the pages of this phenomenal collection of complete horror stories told in just 100 words, so seeing such positive reviews for the anthology really makes my day!
One reviewer in particular actually took the time to rate each story on a scale of 1 to 5, and I was happy to see that she gave my creepy clown tale a perfect 5! You can read her complete review of 100 Word Horrors 3 over at her website, Erica Robyn Reads.
A couple of other readers who recommended 100 Word Horrors 3:
Bibliophilia Templum.
Pyles of Books
And as of now there are 6 great reviews over on Amazon, where the anthology is currently available for purchase in both Kindle and paperback. With over 100 of the finest horror drabbles (including my own “Show Time”!) there is sure to be a tale or two to make you want to sleep with the lights on!
