A lot of times, particularly when it comes to the climactic events of our stories, we are eventually offered two choices in what happens next. At its most basic formula, this looks like either the villain is going to win, or the hero is going to win—and usually it’s the hero. You typically want to…
A while ago I posted a book review for Vampires, Hearts, and Other Dead Things by Margie Fuston. And while my thoughts on the story overall were not exactly positive, there were a couple things about it that I really liked. One of them was the way the main character, Victoria—who also happens to be…
A fun collection of stories all about the pains and wonders of growing up, with the perfect blend of magic and the supernatural thrown in. Ideal for a quiet, chilly October night.
As Banned Books Week 2023 draws to a close, the Night Crew and I would like to stress that we wholeheartedly support the writers and readers who stand up and speak out against the many book bans that are currently taking place in this country. We believe that stories and the knowledge / ideas /…
Brief caveat to this post: I do not consider myself a horror writer. In fact, I have only ever written maybe two or three stories that had any horror elements within them whatsoever. But as an audience member, I frequently experience horror. And artful storytelling has gifted me with enough experience to know that true…