My Own Vampire Maman

She walked into the crowded bar as if she owned the place. I waved. She flashed me a dazzling smile … Continue reading My Own Vampire Maman

Clarification (or Hairification)

My husband Teddy has dark brown hair. His eyes are brown but he can change them to blue when he … Continue reading Clarification (or Hairification)

In most popular Vampire fiction a great deal is made of biting, specifically “the bite.” When I write about warm … Continue reading What the F is wrong with some people (dealing with loud coworkers and others)

Some people do things oh so frustratingly slow, or weird, or just make me feel like nobody is listening (and … Continue reading Listen, and never discount a Vampire who wants to share art with you.

It wasn’t just a cold. It was a body full of aches, gallons of snot, a cough, sneezing, and a … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Heal Thyself (an Austin and Elizabeth Story)

My brother Val and I had gone to the beach house for Thanksgiving. This was 1944, before my marriage or … Continue reading The Beach House

Foggy night full of mystery Brings a morning of sunshine And a day for giving THANKS. A celebration that will … Continue reading Giving Thanks

Back in the 1880’s around the time of Jack the Ripper, my brother Valentine and I spent some time in … Continue reading Vampires, Party Favors, Family, Friends, Thanks, and a Recipe for Swiss Chard.