Saturday I went to the Rain Taxi Book Fair, where I was proud to be part of two debuts! JoAnn Bren Guernsey’s chapbook, Tangled Strings, published by Red Bird Chapbooks made its first public appearance. I was editor and designer for the book. And my favorite...
Midwestern Gothic runs profiles of its authors. You can get to know them along with reading their works. My story, “Creatures,” is in issue 10, and here is my profile at midwestgothic.com. Find out about Henry Humbug and who I’d have coffee with....
My short story “Creatures” will be published in the next issue of Midwestern Gothic! I am especially excited for several reasons: 1. “Creatures” is part of the collection I’m working on. “The Herd,” which will be in this...
I am so excited to announce that “The Herd” has been accepted by Water~Stone Review for the 2013 issue. Let me tell you about “The Herd.” In August of 2010, Scott and I took the kids camping near Taylor’s Falls. We went to the beach at Lake O’ the Dalles in...
My story, “Wild Animal,” is now available in Storm Cellar. Love this cover! Get your copy (print, PDF, e-reader) here. Would you think me less dignified if I admit to doing my happy dance right...
Melusine, or Woman in the 21st Century, has just launched its Spring/Summer 2011 issue. They published my story, “Lover.” Check it out and some other great works, too!
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