Writing Prompt: A Little Controversy

Imagine two characters discussing a controversial topic. (Think: abortion, religion, etc.) How does the conversation go if they’re neighbors who act and think alike? (Do they admit things they wouldn’t in mixed company?) How does the conversation change if the exchange happens in a doctor’s office or similar place by chance, but they have differing…

Mayhem Monday: The Kidnapper

It’s #MayhemMonday, and, you need to think quickly! You’re riding your bike when you see someone nab a child into a van. What do you do?   If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email. 

Writing Prompt: Shhh!

Your character is very tired and the normally quiet neighbor is playing really loud music. Does your character go over to ask to turn the music down? What does s/he find if s/he does. If s/he tries to ignore it, how? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future…

Mayhem Monday: Quarantine

It’s #MayhemMonday, and, you’re a shut in.   If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.         

Writing Prompt: Downhill All the Way

Your main character is asked to go skiing by a new love interest. S/he doesn’t want to admit s/he’s never been skiing. What does s/he do? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.   

From the #QuoteGarden: Ice and Fire

I’m not one to complain about winter. If you live in the north, it’s just a fact of life. So, to help get us through, I’ll be sharing #quotes celebrating winter for the next few weeks. I hope you enjoy them. Today’s quote is not winter specific, but calls upon wintry cold in a most…

Mayhem Monday: Darkness

It’s #MayhemMonday, and, you’re completely in the dark. If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.         

Writing Prompt: The Late-night Knock

Late at night the doorbell rings. Your character looks out the window and sees no one, so goes about getting ready for bed.  Just as your character is drifting off to sleep, it rings again. What does your character to?   If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future…

Would you like to join a horror blog tour?

I am organizing a blog tour for my book THE WOLF AT HIS DOOR. It is the first book in a werewolf trilogy. (Book 3 comes out soon!) It currently has 22 reviews on Amazon with a 4.5 average. Reviewers have said fine things such as “oozes brilliance” (thegayuk.com) about the novel. I would like…

Mayhem Monday: Off road

It’s #MayhemMonday, and, you’ve got a dilemma. Your car is off the road in a snowbank, and the snow keeps coming down. Do you accept a ride with a creepy stranger or wait it out? If you enjoyed this post, look around, or sign up below ↓ to receive future posts via email.       …