Turning tragedy into timeless romance.
I can't believe it! "On the Water's Edge", a historical fantasy, appeared on Fiction on the Web in November 2018. This story was frustrating to write, and rewrite, and rewrite five times over. There was a point where I thought this story would never be accepted for publication, but faith and an editor seeing it's worth has... Continue Reading →
Another publication! "When the Clock Stops," a Gothic story exploring Victorian superstitions about death, appeared in Ariel Chart on November 1, 2018. I wrote this story in three quick days, and it took an extra week to edit. It's shorter than all my other published stories, but it still evokes all the themes of my writing: history,... Continue Reading →
Sorry for the long silence! Life has been busy with two of my cousins getting married in the last month, a few concerts, and designing my she-shed. Side note: I finally get my own study! Complete with a large writing desk, bookshelves, and old maps. It's still in the process, but I'll share pictures when... Continue Reading →
I'm proud to say "Our Dance," a Gothic love story, appeared in the August 2018 issue of Scarlet Leaf Review. It has taken two years to find a home for this story, which has always remained close to my heart, and I can't believe I finally have the opportunity to share it with readers. Scarlet Leaf... Continue Reading →
Today’s society might think of Victorians as staunch followers of etiquette and formalities, with a straight-laced attitude and overzealous attitude towards Christian religion. However, the Victorians are more dynamic than this modern day perception. The Victorians were surrounded by superstitions in their daily lives, adding an extra layer to an otherwise “stuffy” time period. Most... Continue Reading →
My travels brought me to a few obscure places on my fourth day in Ireland. I visited a handful of interesting places, filling my day with marvelous sights along the coast. I first visited Charles Fort, which is a star fort on the watery edge of Summer Cove in Kinsale. Charles Fort was built in... Continue Reading →
