Last Thursday, August 20, the Morgantown Poets Society hosted authors from Raw Dog Screaming Press at the Monongalia Arts Center in Morgantown, West Virginia. STEEL VICTORY and I were joined by bizarro poet B.E. Burkhead, with his new poetry collection THE UNDERSIDE OF THE RAINBOW. My friend Julia was kind enough to take some pictures, which I've shared here. … Continue reading STEEL VICTORY and the Morgantown Poets Society
Review: INDELIBLE INK by Matt Betts
Disclaimer: Betts is a fellow Dog Star Books author and I consider him a friend. However, I purchased a copy of this novel for full price. Comparing INDELIBLE INK to Matt Betts’ first novel, the steampunk/zombie/giant monster/Weird West extravaganza ODD MEN OUT, does both books a disservice. Instead, INDELIBLE INK is a creature all its … Continue reading Review: INDELIBLE INK by Matt Betts
In Your Write Mind 2015 recap
Now that I've been home a week and have pretended to catch up on sleep, I figured I should recap my experiences at Seton Hill University's In Your Write Mind for 2015. I had a great time catching up with old friends, meeting new ones (both current students and new workshop attendees), and just generally … Continue reading In Your Write Mind 2015 recap
Dog Star Books Interview, part 2!
The second part of my interview series with Dog Star Books was posted on Friday! This focused more on my writing style and habits. Click here to learn about what made me want to become a writer, how I balance writing with real life, and where my favorite writing spots are! PS. We are at … Continue reading Dog Star Books Interview, part 2!
Dog Star Books Interview, part 1!
My imprint, Dog Star Books, posted part 1 of an interview series with me today! Click here to learn about some of the influences for STEEL VICTORY, find out why you will adore my leading ladies, and read a short excerpt from the novel. Stayed tuned for part 2 of the interview, which will focus … Continue reading Dog Star Books Interview, part 1!
COVER REVEAL: The Underside of the Rainbow by B. E. Burkhead
UNVEILING THE RAINBOW Artist Steven Archer has created a raw, textured cover to match B.E. Burkhead’s gritty, and unapologetic realism. In this poetry collection Burkhead shows readers what happens when they take off their rose-colored glasses and look at the world around them. Instead of fields of freshly grown flowers, he writes of alleys with … Continue reading COVER REVEAL: The Underside of the Rainbow by B. E. Burkhead
In Which We Discuss Why We’re All Really Here
Thanks for joining me as I continue the tour of my new Web site! The next tab at the top of the page I'd like to discuss is named "Books." I only have two fiction publications so far. But they're both pretty epic, so you'll have to excuse the short list. In 2014, a friend … Continue reading In Which We Discuss Why We’re All Really Here