Author Updates Interview

On April 4, a new bookshop, called  Eden's Ember , is set to open in nearby Eden, North Carolina. Along with several other authors, I'll be there for the grand opening event, with plenty of books to sell and sign ( see "The Creeps Are Back, Eden's Ember, and More," Friday, March 13, 2026 ). To promote local authors, writer and podcaster Eugene Smith has launched a new podcast called Author Updates , and yesterday, he was kind enough to interview me about my books, stories, and writing in general. It was a very enjoyable conversation, so give it a look. It runs about 25 minutes.

Eden's Ember Bookshop is located at 729 South Van Buren Rd., Eden, NC 27288 , in the basement of the Kings Mill Coffee building. The grand opening event is from 12 p.m.–4:00 p.m. (I'll be signing between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.).