As an author who writes in —and along the edge ­—of the horror genre, I constantly struggle with how to write the antagonist in a way that keeps the reader turning the page, despite their fear. It’s not as easy as splashing some blood on a scene. What I have learned is, nothing keeps the pages turning more than a hearty dose of dread . On the one hand, you want to show how terrifying the bad guy/gal is, but on the other hand, you don’t want to give away too much. I spent a l

Yesterday was launch day for the 8th (but by no means the last) book in The Veritas Codex paranormal thriller series. I was thrilled to see it maxed out at #119 in the Conspiracy Thriller category on Amazon. For reference, #1 yesterday was Brad Meltzer's new book, VIPER, and Dan Brown's book ANGELS & DEMONS was #13. So, I'm hugely honored to even be in that category, but especially to have it chart so well on release day was mind-boggling to me. Thank you to everyone who pre-

It's just a few days until the release of THE SULTAN'S STONE, Book 8 of The Veritas Codex Series. If you haven't pre-ordered your copy, you still have time. While I'm thinking about it, let's pull back the curtain into the publishing world and talk about the value of pre-orders to an author as well as to you, the reader. When you pre-order a book, you’re not just reserving a copy—you’re part of the story before it even hits shelves. You, kind reader: You get the book first: N

It's hard to believe it's November already. Where has the year gone? I can tell you; it's been an exciting one and it's going out with a BANG !! I am thrilled to announce that THE NIGHT DOCTOR'S BLADE, Book 2 of The Manifest Destiny Series officially released and reached #65 on Amazon's Bestseller list in the Conspiracy Thriller (Book) category within 48 hours of its launch. We were right up there with my hero, Dan Brown, and it completely blew our minds. I am so thankful for

Anticipation is in the air as we gear up for the impending release of The Night Doctor's Blade , the second installment in the thrilling Manifest Destiny Series . Launching on November 11, 2025 , this book is set to deliver a spine-tingling chill, psychological tension, and unforgettable moments. To celebrate, we are excited to offer a special preorder price of just $1.99 for the eBook versions of both The Night Doctor's Blade , and book 1, The Veil of Secrets , but only unt

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