We'd been planning a week-long vacation to Florida in early May. Sadly, we aren't able to do that now. We've had a lot of unexpected expenses lately, from car repairs, vet bills, and other sundry things, that make a trip, at this time, unrealistic. However, I'm still taking that week off, and we do have some definite plans ( Read more... )

We recently watched "Paranormal Activity" and "Moon ( Read more... )

Managed to write a weird 500-word story today. Took me most of the afternoon, though. This writing stuff is hard. Will put it aside a couple days, then have a fresh look at it. Probably pure crap. Even if it isn't, I'm not sure where to send it. Maybe here ( Read more... )

So, I pushed ahead with the new short story yesterday. Only 300 words, but they helped clarify the direction. Hopefully I can have a first draft in a week or so. Of course, there are other writing and editing projects in the wings ( Read more... )

So, it's been almost 4 months since Apparitions was published. It's been a crazy time. There have been some things in my personal life that have slowed down my writing and editing. While some of those issues aren't gone, I am pushing forward ( Read more... )

So, in the last 2 days I wrote a 3300-word story. It isn't like my usual stuff. I tried to keep my normal sentimentality and melancholy out of the piece. So, it likely isn't any good. It's straight-up horror. And it has a dreadful working title: "And the Sky Will Squeal With Dark Laughter." Perhaps, with a title change, it'll be someone's cup ( Read more... )

It was terrific! What am I referring to? A Ghost Story at Christmas, a night of readings, signings, imbibing, etc., held at The Central in Toronto. We had a packed house. Thanks to everyone who came out and listened and bought books and generally socialized with us. It was great seeing everyone ( Read more... )

Hope everyone had a great Christmas ( Read more... )

Yeah, doesn't the title of this post scream out "Read me ( Read more... )

I'm not one for resolutions, but here are a few things I hope to improve upon/do in the coming year ( Read more... )