The Mess That Is Me

The Mess That Is Me is merely my unique observations about this crazy world that surrounds us and how I fit into it. Here I will share parts of my writing process and fears, some of our travels and reports of our events, and even about our quirky family. So grab a cup of coffee, settle back, and see what lies within this twisted mind of mine.

Today, we’re traveling back to Alabama for a Celebration of Life for my mother, who passed away last month. It’s just another reason 2020...

If you’ve followed me for any length of time, then you know we’re entering my favorite time of year—the holiday season. October,...

Have you heard? Black Hollow is moving out west!!! Well, not the entire town, or any of the characters, or the fantastic storylines,...

When I set out to write Blood Shadows, I knew I wanted something in Miles Lysander’s past to give him nightmares, something he regretted...

What do you do when you have so many great characters in a series? You take some and give them their own series of course, and that's...

I’m not sure why, but one of the themes in a couple of my series has to do with the relationship between sisters. I didn’t really think...

Grab the tissues! I’ll share a giveaway at the end, so make sure you read all the way through! For now, however - The Rutherford Series...

As many of you know, I write in two other worlds besides those of my own imagination—Black Hollow and Dark Moon Falls. In both worlds, I...

I love the last three months of the year, but even more than that I love Christmas. Not for the gifts, mind you, although those are a...

This week in the States, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving, and this year our table’s going to be pretty small. Oh, not the table itself or...