Why I Write
I write because I love the story: putting the pieces together of what could be, parsing memories and little tidbits of truth, then sharing them. As a kid I used to ride my bike to the local hardware store and…
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Case Files
Classified dispatches on writing, supernatural fiction, and behind-the-scenes intelligence.
How a Dollar Bill Sent Me Down a Rabbit Hole
Ever held a dollar bill and wondered why an ancient pyramid with a glowing, all-seeing eye stares back at you? That symbol has sparked theories of shadowy organizations and hidden agendas for decades. As a kid, that symb…
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The Art of Editing TVJM
When I typed the last sentence of the first draft of , I felt like I was on top of the world. I had finished! But, as many writers know, that’s only the beginning. After setting the manuscript aside for…
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Legends of the Pacific Northwest
I first moved to the Pacific Northwest at twenty-five, and the landscape immediately grabbed me. Vast, ancient forests, countless waterfalls—so numerous they weren't even named. Coming from the East Coast, where a waterf…
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The Soundtrack Behind TVJM
I wrote most of The Vanishing of Jessica Muir with music on. One song was playing . Others showed up during late-night editing sessions when I was chasing a specific feeling — tension, loss, a fight scene, a quiet drive…
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The Origins of TVJM
The day started like any other. I woke up before dawn, the sky still clinging to the last threads of night, to feed my pigs and begin the daily grind. Moving to any small, insular community comes with a permanent…
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