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Let’s face it, nobody was expecting much out of 2020. So I was more surprised than anyone when I discovered that, publication-wise, 2020 was my top year so far. (Before […]

It’s fall, and you know what that means, bitches: It’s apple pie season. I will be in the kitchen in the cutest novelty apron you’ve ever seen. I will be […]

When the county announced that restaurants and shopping centers would be reopening inside the tiger-infested pit, Anna Ramirez was worried. “If I take my family out to eat in the […]

*Spoiler warning for Knives Out. If you haven’t seen Knives Out, do yourself a favor and go see it before reading.* Rian Johnson’s neo-Agatha Christie murder mystery Knives Out is […]

The haggard writer sitting in front of a typewriter, a blank sheet in the paper feed, a wastebasket overflowing with wadded-up paper next to them: It’s one of the great […]

There are a lot of exciting new projects in the works around here, including several all-new short stories, but for now, I have a few quick updates on my appearances […]

Motivation: It’s a key part of any story. Every protagonist needs a motivation to explain what drives them and why. Conversely, most of the time, antagonists also need motivations. All […]

When my grandmother moved out of her house, I became the heir to a great many things, including a hardwood table, six chairs, a stand mixer, and a recipe box. […]

Please enjoy this festive collection of Christmas carols, perfect to amuse (or annoy) the birder in your life. Cactus Wren (Jingle Bells) Downy Woodpecker (Frosty the Snowman) Do You See […]