Tag: Representation

All Ye Faithful – A Short Story

She was careful after twilight. That’s when they began to emerge. You would hear them at night the moment the light of day began to fade. Vashti Blue knew that she had to keep moving, that she had the best chance of staying alive… Continue Reading “All Ye Faithful – A Short Story”

Upon the Midnight Queer by ‘Nathan Burgoine – A Book Review

There are all kinds of things I look forward to during the holiday season: ugly holiday sweaters, hot chocolate, baking more than usual, time with family and friends and the new holiday story by ‘Nathan Burgoine. Every year, he takes a classic holiday tale… Continue Reading “Upon the Midnight Queer by ‘Nathan Burgoine – A Book Review”

Queen of Swords – Why Representation Matters

When I started my book on Tarot, I knew that there were some things that would be different. I used the Smith Waite Tarot Centennial edition as the spine and the backbone of Queen of Swords. I knew that each card would be a… Continue Reading “Queen of Swords – Why Representation Matters”

Claiming my Shadow Self – On Writing Disabled

Years ago, a friend of mine asked me if I would ever write a novel with a character who had Multiple sclerosis. I gave him a definitive no. When he asked me why not and pointed out that people would want to read a… Continue Reading “Claiming my Shadow Self – On Writing Disabled”

The Story Within My Self – Love and Lemonade Out Now!

Here’s the thing: Although I’m open about having multiple sclerosis, I was hesitant to create a character in one of my novels that had MS. I was approached by a friend at one point. He asked me if I was going to write about… Continue Reading “The Story Within My Self – Love and Lemonade Out Now!”