Thought I'd introduce myself as well. I'm an HWA writer from deep southwestern Virginia, but I've lived in several different parts of the US in adulthood - plus five other countries!

I started writing full-time two years ago, after leaving a job I was unhappy with. I had no plans, just an idea I couldn't shake. Once that turned into a full-length novel, I started on my second one. It was only a little over a year ago that I started putting my work out on submission. Since then, I've had a novella (Afraid to Feel) debut two months ago, plus another novella publishing next year. I have two novels that I believe will find homes soon.

As for my short fiction, I was recently featured in Occupying Bodies by Black Hare Press. My work will be included in several others in the near future, from publishers that include Graveside Press, Inky Bones Press, Burial Books, and SGNL Magazine. I also have several short stories/novelettes in the works, which I plan to share through this platform. Stay tuned!

I've been strangely fortunate this year, and I have the wonderful horror community to thank for it. Great meeting everyone!