Darkest of Dreams explores Mothman and other terrifying creatures Do y’all know about the Mothman? Let me catch you up. Back in the Sixties, residents in Point Pleasant, WV, began reporting something weird. Then weird became terrifying. Two couples out for a drive said they were chased by a large flying creature with glowing red … Continue reading Anthology sheds light on cryptids
Making Writing Friends
Starting today, I am participating in a three-day virtual writing workshop, and it’s sending me into a #FlashbackFriday mode. Our introductory session included pairing us up in a “get to know you” session. When we came back to the group, we were told to write a description of our partner as a superhero. This project … Continue reading Making Writing Friends
Working from home
If I had a dollar for every time I said "I don't have a place to work" I could buy myself a lifetime supply of coffee. I have written from my dining room table, my bedroom, Starbucks, Panera, my car at soccer practice ... you name it. I had used the guest room before, but … Continue reading Working from home
Snow as Magic
In central North Carolina, we don’t often see the white stuff. In fact, we hadn’t had anything more than a dusting in the past year. We had three snowstorms in January 2022. When the first snow prediction was announced, I made the usual plans – crockpot chili going, soup on the stove, meals prepped in … Continue reading Snow as Magic
Shadowplay Q&A Interview
Q&A with Terry & Emily Emily’s questions for Terry Q: How do you build a writing practice while managing three children? I only have one …? You hit the nail on the head with your question: Practice. For me, writing started out as an escape, but I knew if I wanted it to be more … Continue reading Shadowplay Q&A Interview
My Shadowplay Reflections
As I sit here to write, I realize that it still has not sunk in … Gatina’s story is on page and screen. Terry Mancour, the Spellmonger Universe creator, has graciously allowed me to play in his sandbox, with my toys and some of his. I’ve edited the Spellmonger works for years. But this is … Continue reading My Shadowplay Reflections
Building a (sustainable) writing practice
I’m coming off a week at the fantastic Weymouth Center for Arts & Humanities in Southern Pine, NC, where I have completed lots of things. as I think about returning to normal life, I wonder how in the world I’ll be able to make my practice, built daily here, stick. I’ve spoken to the other writers … Continue reading Building a (sustainable) writing practice
Ramblings
Emsperiment began as a class assignment at UNC. It became a snapshot of my life as I tackled new things: running, mom life and writing.
Managing my expectations
I came off my five-day writing residency at the Weymouth Center for Arts and Humanities full of hope. I was in that creative head space and it was amazing. I was convinced I would have a draft of book two completed by June 11. Well, June 11 came and went, and that draft did not … Continue reading Managing my expectations
Tech fail kinda day
Today I ran through the new neighborhood. My objective: Scope out a 10-mile loop for my upcoming shadow Tar Heel 10-Miler. Sounds good, right? (Unless you're not a runner. If you're not a runner, it probably sounds nuts). I left the house, Galaxy strapped to my arm and no headphones in my ears (to be safe). … Continue reading Tech fail kinda day