The Four Agreements (+Companion Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz A book of Toltec wisdom that changes your perspectives and perceptions in order to lead a happier life. Some tough self examination but well worth it. Vicious by V.E. Schwab An experiment gives two best friends super powers and then pits one against the other as…
I haven’t posted here in a minute! Mainly because my last publications were in 2018 – The Magical CSI anthology stories. Umbra’s Shadow was in publication for a while, but the publisher, Roane, shut down and so Merc is now waiting for me to decide her future. Back in 2020 I had signed a contract…
Umbra’s Shadow Contemporary Fantasy By AndreaStanet Publisher: Roane Publishing Release Date: March 13, 2017 Keywords: Contemporary, Paranormal, Fantasy, Shapeshifter, Mercenary Got a problem that needs a kick-ass mercenary to fix it? Merc’s your shapeshifter. It’s been open season on changelings—human/faery hybrids—until word gets around: someone’s got their backs. Merc relies on her unique shapeshifting talents…
It’s the most wonderful time of year…or is it? Christmas Eve is a night of mystery and magic, but not always in ways we expect. Things lurk in the shadows and they’re not the least bit jolly or merry. Let’s just say some presents are better left unopened. ‘Tis the season to be screaming along…
I try to avoid all the usual end-of-year trends toward lists and replays, but when the alarm went off this morning, I started thinking of all the things I wanted to accomplish today. This led to the realization that 2013 has been a year of some high highs and some devastating lows. I’m typically a…
A snippet for the 1,000 Prompts, $1,000 Writing Contest: An explosion rocks the castle as a boulder crashes into a wall below the south tower. Several books from the uppermost shelves fall helplessly to the earth. Emilio manages to duck out of the way of one musty volume, but another hits his shoulder, deflected…
I have had the recent pleasure of becoming acquainted with and working with author Jodie Pierce. She is coordinating the upcoming Supernatural Writer’s Group charity anthology, Wild Cards. In August,she released the paranormal thriller, Crime Bites and So Do I. Here, Jodie shares some thoughts about her work and writing in general: Bio: Jodie Pierce…
I’m a bona fide published author of fiction! Urban Harvest: Tales of the Paranormal in New York City is now available at Amazon. The anthology features stories by Laurie Wenham, Laurie Treacy, Tara Hill, Don Corcoran, Saif Ansari, Donna Ansari, Alex Shvartsman, Sean Sakamoto, and me. I’ve read a few of the stories, and they…
I have had a few exciting events recently. I submitted two stories for two anthologies, and was accepted to both. Yay! The first is a paranormal short story, “Under the Mattress,” that will appear in the anthology Urban Harvest: Tales of the Paranormal in NYC. The proceeds from this collection will benefit the organization City…
About a week ago, we had some time to kill in my writing group, and we decided to do an impromptu exercise. One of our members gave us an opening line, and we wrote for 10 minutes. The following was my result. Whether or not it turns into anything longer remains to be seen. The…
