Ring Out the Old

Over the past few years, Penna and I have linked each year of writing to an animal. 2022 has been the Year of the Duck where our plot bunnies are all ducklings. Soon we will honor a new animal, but before 2023 arrives, we still have a few ducklings who are quacking to be presented.

Feeling Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate! Our characters have enjoyed Thanksgiving in many of our series, including Caffrey Conversation, Arkham Files, and Crossed Lines. Today I added a new story to the list: A Drexford Thanksgiving. This is the second story in the Ghostnet series—a world where witches, vampires, and werewolves live harmoniously with humans by hiding in plain sight. This story like the first one in the series is a one-chapter short take. New traditions blend with old as a young witch adjusts to her life in Drexford, and it wouldn't be Ghostnet without a generous dose of magic.

Returning to my novel

I'm pleased to announce that after a two-and-half-year hiatus, I'm back to working on my science-fiction novel. To help me get back into the right mindset, I've posted two short stories in the world of novel: Mentors and Seven Flights.

Trick or Treat!

When Tess finds a basket of large pumpkin-colored eggs at her doorstep on Halloween's Eve, she doesn't realize what she's in for. That's the premise of my latest story, Unintended Consequences. It was written for Wattpad's Halloween Vault 2022.

On Ice: Peter's 40th Birthday Celebration

It's time for another birthday celebration story! Having written vignettes about Peter's 38th and 39th birthdays, of course I had to do something for his 40th. This time the story is titled On Ice.

Writing Retreat: 2022

This year for our annual retreat, Silbrith and I met virtually again rather than traveling. Here are some of the highlights:

A Brighter Future

A reader recently asked if it was necessary to read my Crossed Lines and Arkham Files series in order to follow the plots in my Caffrey Conversation stories. The short answer is no. Any key events in the other series are always summarized in the Caffrey Conversation stories so you won't feel like you're missing out.