artist & writer of dark things
After several years out of print and off the shelves, FAIR HAVEN is back! This was my first novel, released in 2017. It got a sharp new edit, a new cover, and it's back on the shelves. A rabies-like supervirus bleeds into Melody's neighborhood, turning all those infected into ravenous aggressors. While watching society crumble... Continue Reading →
Summer is nearly here! The spring blooms are wilting as the days grow hotter. The suffocating humidity of southeastern Virgina has arrived, and while delicate flowers have fallen, the rest of my yard has become a jungle. If I open the windows, it gets sticky inside, and if I step outdoors, it's like wading through... Continue Reading →
art by Red Lagoe This announcement should have gone out at the end of March, but it has been a busy few weeks. My vampire novel, Bloodstains by Gaslight, released March 29 from Brigids Gate Press. It was the weekend of Authorcon by Scares That Care in Williamsburg, VA when it came out. I’ve been... Continue Reading →
A new novel from Red Lagoe It’s 1997, senior year, and aspiring astronomy student, Reese, has her eyes set on the stars. The only thing holding her back is her jealous boyfriend, Michael. Though he has been her best friend for years, his increasingly manipulative and abusive behavior cannot be tolerated any longer. However, moments... Continue Reading →
"You don't have as many short stories coming out this year," the person said to me. I promise. I will write more soon, but it’s been a hell of a year so far. The first half of it was one of the hardest times in my life. I have to be vague to protect confidentiality,... Continue Reading →
In Excess of Dark will be unavailable for a short time. After speaking with several authors affected by the book's publisher, DarkLit Press, and learning about issues regarding royalties, handling of accounts, treatment of authors, and the unstable financial future of the press, I came to the very difficult decision several days ago to request... Continue Reading →
It's March 15th, and that means my latest book is now available! I poured a lot of darkness and unfiltered weirdness into this novella of grief horror, and I'm so excited to finally share it with the world.When I began writing In Excess of Dark, the original working title was "The Fucked Up, Creepy, Weird-Ass... Continue Reading →
The Devil's Backbone, 1 book with 3 novellas of Appalachian horror, is available for preorder now. I had the privilege of working with Laurel Hightower and Ronald Kelly on this shared world experience. Our stories each take place along a fictional mountain ridge running through Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee known as The Devil's Backbone. They... Continue Reading →
What if every terrible thing imagined came true? Every fleeting, nightmarish thought a reality? For grief-stricken Karina, her newfound ability to turn her worst daydreams into palpable truths has sent her into a downward spiral of depression and guilt. Coupled with the appearance of an enigmatic shadow figure and visions of her dead family, she... Continue Reading →
Impulses of a Necrotic Heart is Out Now! Thank you to all who wished me a happy release day yesterday with the launch of my 3rd collection. The party continues tonight on Papercuts Live. Grab a beverage of choice and join the chat on YouTube for a chance to win a copy and/or original art... Continue Reading →
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