Music is powerful. It sets a mood and evokes emotions. And it can be a writer’s best friend. While there are times when I prefer to write in silence, I usually have music playing in the background. Though it has to be the right music for what I’m writing. When I was writing The Insistence of […]
(Trigger warning: self-harm) If I were a doctor, a surgeon, and a patient came in with a gunshot wound, I think I would know what to do. Where to focus my concern. If a patient came in with shrapnel, tiny bits of metal embedded throughout her body, my path might not be so clear. Which
Trauma survival plays a part in some of my writing. That can be a difficult issue to tackle. My main character in To the Left of Death struggles with post-traumatic stress after being unwittingly involved in murder. The novel is written in the first-person, which lets you step inside her mind and (hopefully) experience some of her
I don’t have tattoos, but I wear jewelry like talismans. Reminders that I can be strong, connected, and grounded. Sometimes, often, I need those reminders. Some of my jewelry changes. Some of it stays the same. A ring on my right hand reminds me to “be here now.” A ring on my left hand reminds
Looking for your next book to read? My next novel, To the Left of Death, is now available in both Kindle and paperback editions! You can find and buy To the Left of Death on Amazon.com. The Amazon listing includes a description of the book. You can also learn more here or use Amazon’s “Look Inside”
