Dusting off an Old Friend

Where has the time gone? I mean, seriously, where?

I don’t know how long it has been since I sat down and enjoyed writing a blog post. I love my blog. And I love each of you for reading it. I apologize for neglecting it, and here I am to breathe new life into it! Thank you for your patience.

Since today is December 1st, I’m feeling festive. I love the Holiday Season. I dug out one of the lovely holiday mugs my dear mother gave me. I like this one. The fancy French look and pasteries is definitely reflective of the things I enjoy. Why not superimpose a photo of my website in the background, because what makes the Holiday Season even better than Holiday Horror?

It has been a busy time, in a good way. There has been a lot of great writing related things going on. October found me delving into the month of Halloween with enthusiasm, as always. There was pumpkin carving, creepy makeup (I pushed my limits this year), handing out of candy (and glow sticks), and horror movie watching.

October also saw the launch of October Blood, an anthology that I was honored to have a story (Candy Lady) in. It was a beautiful project executed by Hawke Haus, and all proceeds went to the Calgary Food Bank.

November was packed full and it was a lot of fun! I was able to get into a fantastic Holiday Market and sell some books! The vibe at the market was incredible. The other vendors were excited and friendly. The patrons were thrilled to be out and shopping for the holidays. I loved interacting with new readers and putting vintage print books into their eager hands. It was quite exciting for me to see how far my collection of books has come and how much my vendor booth has evolved.

November was also NanoWrimo (National Novel Writing Month). I use this month to put my writing at the topmost priority, and I join a community of writers in a super motivating over the top fun boot camp. We gather in the virtual space from all over the world and write together.

The goal is to write 50,000 words, thus finishing the first draft of a novel. I set my goal to finish the entire first draft of another book in the Det. Mahoney series. For me, that means writing closer to 80,000 words. I planned for Nano by prepping aspects of characters, settings, stories, and investigation in October. I also allocated chunks of time in November to allow myself the luxury of writing. I am thrilled to say that I wrote over 100,000 words. The novel came in around 92.000, and I pulled out a horror novella I’d been working on to blast through the 100 K line.

The first time I did Nano, I was struggling to finish my first novel. This year, I had so much fun and am really happy that I stuck to it, worked hard, and have improved my craft and my process.

Now that we are officially into December, I will leave you with a festive treat. I am running the Holiday Gift Guide by Killers and Demons for the entire month of December. It will be posted on my Instagram and FB streams (@killersanddemons). On Day 1, I share one of the most moving books I have ever read. Hope to see you on my socials!

Festive Advent Calendar Day 24

Festive Advent Calendar DAY 24!


It’s that time of year when we are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones (or for ourselves). From Dec 1 – 25, stop on by here for some great ideas, and support authors, artists, and musicians while doing it!


On Day 24, I bring you Derelict. I received this fantastic looking read as part of a prize pack from Eerie River Publishing.

Check out Eerie River Publishing for loads of great reads!

Festive Advent Calendar Day 23

Festive Advent Calendar DAY 23!


It’s that time of year when we are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones (or for ourselves). From Dec 1 – 25, stop on by here for some great ideas, and support authors, artists, and musicians while doing it!


On Day 23, I bring you Home for the Howlidays


This delightful collection features ‘Corn Dogs’ by Sarah L. Johnson and Robert Bose of The Seventh Terrace – two of my favorite authors!

Festive Advent Calendar Day 22!

Festive Advent Calendar DAY 22!

Itโ€™s that time of year when we are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones (or for ourselves). From Dec 1 โ€“ 25, stop on by here for some great ideas, and support authors, artists, and musicians while doing it!

On Day 22, I bring you a Serial Killer Christmas!

This cool collection of books dedicated to the serial killer are all on sale! The perfect gift for the true crime addict!

Festive Advent Calendar Day 21

Festive Advent Calendar DAY 21!

Itโ€™s that time of year when we are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones (or for ourselves). From Dec 1 โ€“ 25, stop on by here for some great ideas, and support authors, artists, and musicians while doing it!

On Day 21, I bring you The Reluctant Detective – a thrilling taste of the C. T. Ferguson series.

This thrilling read is a FREE prequel to the full series. TODAY book 11 launches!

Grab your copy, and share the link with friends! Time for a cocktail and good read by the fire.

Get more of the C. T. Ferguson series on Tom’s Site.

Festive Advent Calendar Day 20

Festive Advent Calendar DAY 20!

Itโ€™s that time of year when we are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones (or for ourselves). From Dec 1 โ€“ 25, stop on by here for some great ideas, and support authors, artists, and musicians while doing it!

On Day 20, I bring you A Pickled Wedding – a delightful cozy mystery.

This delightful read is a FREE taste of the soon to be released cozy mystery series by Ember Mae.

Why not grab a copy, a cup of cocoa, and cozy up by the fire? Share the link with your friends – they might like it too!

Festive Advent Calendar Day 19

Festive Advent Calendar DAY 19!

Itโ€™s that time of year when we are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones (or for ourselves). From Dec 1 โ€“ 25, stop on by here for some great ideas, and support authors, artists, and musicians while doing it!

I’ve given you a slew of book ideas for the readers in your life of all genres. This week we take a deep dive into the essence of Killers and Demons – metal and murder. For my avid followers, this one is for you!

On Day 19, I bring you the Trans-Siberian Orchestra – it’s Metal Christmas time!

These guys rock! Enjoy rocking out and a head bang or two while getting into the festive spirit.

Pay it forward. Share it around. Put a like on it.

Festive Advent Calendar Day 18

Festive Advent Calendar DAY 18!


It’s that time of year when we are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones (or for ourselves). From Dec 1 – 25, stop on by here for some great ideas, and support authors, artists, and musicians while doing it!


On Day 18, I bring to you ‘The Haunted Walk’ – the perfect gift for the lover of spooky and haunted things.


This awesome group runs ghost tours, spooky campfires, and more. Both in person and virtual options!

WHY not book something for you and the ghost lover in your life?

Festive Advent Calendar Day 17

Festive Advent Calendar DAY 17!

Itโ€™s that time of year when we are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones (or for ourselves). From Dec 1 โ€“ 25, stop on by here for some great ideas, and support authors, artists, and musicians while doing it!

This week, we turn to the essence of Killers and Demons – metal and murder. Today’s idea is FREEBIE for you horror lovers!

On Day 17, I bring to you ALTER – the place for the most daring storytellers in the world of horror. ALTER is a home, community and launching pad for filmmakers. It’s a place were you can slip into the dark, disturbing corners of cutting-edge horror.

It’s been a busy time of year. Why not pour a cocktail, sit back, and crush some great horror flicks.

Pay it forward. Share it around. Put a like on it.

Festive Advent Calendar Day 16

Festive Advent Calendar DAY 16!

Itโ€™s that time of year when we are looking for the perfect gift for our loved ones (or for ourselves). From Dec 1 โ€“ 25, stop on by here for some great ideas, and support authors, artists, and musicians while doing it!

Thus far, the calendar has been heavily focused on books, with a little music thrown in. You should have a decent selection for all the different types of readers in your life. Now, we turn to the essence of Killers and Demons – metal and murder. For those of you who are avid followers, this is for you!

On Day 16, I bring you Sinister Metal & Rock – A band and true metal enthusiasts.

These guys are a metal lover’s dream! Their Facebook page is to die for. They do live shows. You can see their killer performances on the videos they share. They also pay tribute to all the top notch metal out there. I love the amazing artwork they post.


This one is a FREEBIE for you metal lovers out there to sit back, throw back a cocktail, and unwind while consuming some killer metal!


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