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A huge thank you to the 400+ readers who gave Shotgun Grandma a shot yesterday—I’m blown away by the response!

This weird little zombie book about a double-barreled grandma found a home with hundreds of new readers, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

If you missed the promotion, Shotgun Grandma: Volume 1 is still FREE today.

If you enjoy grindhouse horror, dark comedy, and badass grandmas with no time for the apocalypse, this might just be your next favorite read.

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I’m building an ARC (Advance Review Copy) reader list—and I’d love for you to join.

In the indie world, reviews are king.

Not just reviews—even a simple rating makes a huge difference. They’re social proof, telling new readers:

“This book’s worth your time.”

And it’s not just readers. Promoters, platforms, and algorithms all look at reviews before giving a book any visibility. (Yeah, I hate that it works that way too—but here we are.)

If you’re open to reading my...

I still remember the feeling of finishing the first story I ever wrote. It was a horror short titled The Good Neighbor. That moment kicked off my writing journey, and ever since, horror shorts have had a special place in my heart. Even as I explored other genres and longer works, I could feel them calling to me again.

As a reader, horror has always been my favorite—especially short horror. There's something about the quick escalation, the creeping dread, the way a short story can leave you...

Music has always played an important role in my life—and writing is no different. When I first started, I couldn’t listen to music while writing. It took time to train myself to do it. I started with soundtracks and orchestral scores (think Hans Zimmer). Anything with lyrics tripped me up. But now? I couldn’t go back if I wanted to. I write with headphones on, isolated, completely immersed in my own personal soundtrack.

What Gets the Words Flowing

I am—and forever will be—a metalhead. While...

Let’s be honest, the state of media has been lackluster at best.

Movies have been one remake after another, often followed by sequels to aging franchises. With few exceptions, Hollywood seems to be doing the bare minimum to push out new movies. The gaming industry isn’t much better. While there are exceptions, most new releases seem to fall flat. Game mechanics are uninspired, stories feel repetitive, and graphics often look dated. Media has been declining for years. While studios seem aware...

When I took my first steps on my writing journey, I was fascinated by other writers’ processes. I wanted to know how they worked—to shed the enigma of their rituals and routines that allowed them to summon worlds at their fingertips. From traditionally published authors like Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, and Brandon Sanderson to indie trailblazers like Lindsay Buroker, Chris Fox, and the guys from Self-Publishing Podcast—I devoured every drop of information I could.

In reality, writing isn’t...

Humanity has come a long way in a short time. Yet, we still wrestle with some of life’s biggest mysteries:

• Are we alone in the universe?
• What really happens after we die?
• How will AI shape the future of human existence?

These are fascinating questions—but let’s focus on something truly important.

Do zombies walk, or do they run?

In my Shotgun Grandma universe, zombies run. When I started writing the series, I was inspired by 28 Days Later, Zombieland, and Left 4 Dead. I wanted my zombies to be...

I’ve always been drawn to the dark and the strange.

As an introverted kid in rural Missouri, I spent most of my time alone with my nose in a fantasy novel or my hands on a game controller. When I wasn't hibernating in my den, I explored tens of acres of untouched woodland behind my house with my dog. There, I found a love of adventure and mystery. From the wildlife (LOTs of coyotes), the long abandoned house covered in overgrowth, to the Civil War era gravestone of a Cavalry soldier alone on a...