I feel honored to have my short story–“8:30 AM”–included in the 10th Anniversary Issue of Ink In Thirds–a beautiful lit mag with outstanding writing. Digital and print copies are available HERE.
Short Story
Announcements
Podcast
Hey everyone, my episode of the podcast Off the Comma–“Documenting the Recovery Journey into a New Life”–is now LIVE!
In it, I discuss how my struggle with ulcerative colitis not only strengthened my resilience but sparked my creativity and gave me the confidence to get off my comma and pursue my passion for writing. Check it out at one of the links below!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcYOSfR3KUg&list=PLNoFBBJGgoXTQZ4DLq1HhxvsQO85KY03_&index=1
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6CcDthkXsRH9Vy4q2yFpBR?si=fwahZ5KUQLS8JhRAgzSbfw
The Thing About My Uncle–Review Copies
Hello everyone, and Happy Monday–and hopefully wherever you are, you’re staying warm. Just dropping a quick note to let you know there are a limited number of review copies of The Thing About My Uncle on Booksprout–for anyone who hasn’t read and/or reviewed by book yet (and if you haven’t, why not–just kidding!). Anyways, if you’re interested, reviews are due by March 31. Thanks, y’all!
Novella
“…if you love stories with grit, intensity, and that ‘prove yourself’ energy, this one delivers.”
I’m thrilled to receive this 5-star review of my novella, TRYOUTS, which you can read in full at Readers’ Favorite–and if you haven’t already, pick up a copy wherever you buy books!
Podcast
I’m excited to appear as a panelist on The Creativity Show podcast with akaRadioRed to discuss all things creative–my creative process, my works in progress, my inspirations, and who knows what else might come up. It will livestream this Monday, Oct 27, at 5 PM ET, with replays to follow. Here are the links below. Hope y’all can tune in!
Audible
If you’re like me and listen to audiobooks in the car, or at the gym, or just lying out on the hammock, I have some exciting news! Two of my collections — All The Things She Says and Three in the Morning and You Don’t Smoke Anymore (Insomnia Edition) — are now available on Audible!
Fiction
Happy Flash Fiction Friday! I just posted a short, short story on my Medium page–“Just Like Saint Peter.” This is based on characters from my collection, All The Things She Says, which is available wherever you buy your books–both paperback and e-book. Enjoy!
Novel
I’m excited to find a home at Foundations Books for my next novel–details to follow …
Novel
Good morning, y’all. Just dropping a quick note to let you know that the first chapter of The Thing About My Uncle is now available HERE on my Medium page. And if you like this, you can buy the book at Amazon, or order it from your favorite independent bookstore [ISBN: 978-1-7375801-9-5]. SPOILER ALERT: the paperback contains a post-credit scene that introduces the main character from my next novel (Oops, I might’ve said too much!). And I still have a few signed copies of the First Edition available to order HERE.
The Thing About My Uncle
New cover, same book!
The Second Edition of THE THING ABOUT MY UNCLE is now available on Amazon, for Kindle Unlimited, or order it from your favorite independent bookstore–with additional marketplaces to follow.
SPOILER ALERT: the paperback has a new second Epilogue (a post-credit scene!) that ties into my next novel (details on that forthcoming).
You can still get a signed First Edition via this LINK; if you would like me to write a personal message, just use the Contact form to let me know. And if you’re local to Kentucky, you might still be able to find some (unsigned) copies at the following bookstores:
Broadway Books in Ashland
Joseph-Beth in Lexington
Carmichael’s in Louisville
Peter J. Stavros 