A Holiday and a Birthday (with Ancient Vampires)

I let the phone ring about twenty times before Eleora picked it up. She doesn’t like it when people leave … Continue reading A Holiday and a Birthday (with Ancient Vampires)

Dark Days, Ghosts, and Inspiration

I’ve been having a bad case of Empty Nest Blues lately. Yes, even without any kids in the house, or … Continue reading Dark Days, Ghosts, and Inspiration

Austin stood outside under the stars, away from the motorhomes, tent trailers, and tents. He’d gone out to pee but … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: Under the Stars

My phone made a meowing sound. That’s my brother Aaron’s ringtone. “Hello,” I said. I wondered what he wanted. “Juliette, … Continue reading Don’t ask me…Vampire Fun and Games

“Ironic isn’t it that my mom named me Tristan?” “I’m not following you.” “In the Celtic legend, Tristan stole another … Continue reading Short Story Sunday: For the Kids

Note: My brain is full so I’m re-running this today from 2013. A lot has changed since then – especially … Continue reading Vampire House Warming

Even Vampires get the blues, but nothing so bad that some flowers won’t fix it. I dare say I don’t … Continue reading Bloom

This morning, overheard between my husband Teddy and our 18 year old Clara. Teddy: Honey, you have to stop and … Continue reading Both Ends