As I scrolled through the metrics of my prior blog posts, I had a thought. I wanted to understand which content performed best so I could...

I heard the rumor so many times every fall: a 10-to-13-story haunted house attraction on the outskirts of Chicago. You sign a waiver and...

Rejection isn’t fun. Not even in the slightest. It can mess with your psyche and shatter your confidence. Yet it is something that is...

I have a newfound respect for anyone that can (successfully) keep up with the demands of multiple social media accounts. Before I signed...

I debated if I should write this blog post. There’s a small part of me that feels a slight ping of guilt that I’m not a typical author....

I share a commonality with many people: I’m not a fan of failure. For a long time, I had an uneasy relationship it. The thought of...

*Note: This blog post first appeared on the Horror Writers Association website . I remember when the feeling hit me, the one where you...

It's interesting how different stages of your life can build upon each other and give you all the tools you need for the later stages....

The spooky season has arrived. For many, that means Halloween-themed parties, scary decorations and horror-movie marathons. But there’s...

Why would anyone want to write a book nearly two decades and a half into the new millennium? It seemed like a more viable thing back in...

Well, it's official. Legend Has It will debut exactly one year from today (Sept. 16). I have a few friends that thought the novel would...

Writing and the process of publishing a novel has taught me about patience. It comes with the territory. After all, the writing part...

Every writer I know usually has something they struggle with when writing. Some despise wrapping up a story. Some love the beginning and...

Well, here I am. After seeing several friends express themselves through numerous blog entries over the past two decades, I finally caved...