“Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.”
-Albert Einstein
The Bleed-Through Effect
Releasing tomorrow, July 30th, 2025! The butterfly effect is based on the idea that one small choice can ripple out and change the whole trajectory of our lives. Think on that for a moment. One. Small. Choice. Do you ponder changing a choice you’ve made in life? Often, when discussing this with others, we all…
It’s Happening!
(Again. Still gonna freak out, though.) Hi, Friends! This is my first blog post of 2025! I’m a bit behind…but that’s kind of my thing. Just ask my family members what our inside joke of “I’m on the bridge” means, and no, it’s not a dark reference. When I lived in the city, I’d often…
Dark Side of the Moon: A Discussion About Trigger and Content Warnings
Dark Romance. Dark Fantasy. Dark Psychological Thrillers. Just what does “dark” mean, anyway? When I see a book described as “dark” I know its typically synonymous with heavy content, usually in relation to the struggles the main characters endure. And to be completely transparent, I love a good, deliciously dark read. Humans are complex, we’re…
Dreams Are Born in the Dark
Hi, Friends! Today I spent some well-needed time in the sunshine while the kids splashed around in the pool. As I soaked in the warmth of the far too-short New England summers, I reflected on the past few years and all the amazing things that lie ahead. A crazy, wonderful, unexpected year it’s been, indeed.…
Decision vs. Destiny: Why We Should All Know Who Alexander Fleming Is
Hi, Friends! Happy New Year! As we kick off 2024, here in the Northeast we’re in the throes of viral season. Unfortunately, the holiday parties we had scheduled this year didn’t pan out: my parents contracted COVID, and my sons and I are recovering from a run-of-the-mill winter respiratory virus, putting our get-togethers on hold.…
So, You Wrote a Novel. Now What?
Hi, Friends! Today I’d like to share with you all a bit about the process of writing a novel and seeking publication. Sure, having a completed manuscript is essential. But there are a lot of other really important steps to take prior to landing an agent or signing with a publisher. In fact, I’d say…
Luck, Perseverance, and a Touch of Imposter Syndrome
Hi, Friends! I am so excited to announce I have signed a publishing contract for my novel, Periphery! My debut novel has been a labor of love, written in 2020 and edited for the past three years. I sent it out to a few agents over the past few years, only to be met with…
Where Am I, and How Did I Get Here?
Still trying to figure out who I am, and how I got here. Where is here, anyway? New England? Or on this very human plane of existence, in the collective consciousness within ourselves and our ancestors? Too deep? Yeah, that’s why I have no idea where I am, or how I got here. Wherever here…
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