I've often been accused of having done more in my life than the average person my age, but if I were completely honest I'd have to tell you my secret: I'm really 392.

So after all this time, I'm a pretty crappy writer. I'm the author of the Crossing Death series and Facade of Shadows, as well as 'Tailored for the King,' a short story found in Twice Upon a Time. I have a bunch more half-written (when you have eternity, why rush?). I've been favorably reviewed, featured on ReadFree.ly's Top 50 Best list of 2013 and 2014, and my how-to-write-horror articles have been quoted in scholarly (aka community college freshmen's) papers.

I enjoy the occasional Bloody Mary, although a Bloody Kathy or Susan will suffice. Mostly, I just try to ke