I implore you: Don’t let other people’s inhumanity make you inhumane. It only plays into the hands of those who want so badly to see you as a monster.

On the one hand, do add THE CUT on Goodreads. Buuut on the other hand...😉

Do you want to complete a first draft of a novel in 16 weeks? Would it help if I was there (armed with craft readings, helpful feedback, and encouragement every single step of the way)? We start up at the end of August--you comin'?

I can’t tell you how insightful (and fun!) the classes I took with Briana were. They improved my stories immensely and gave me great tools to use in future WIPs.

It’s my BIRTHDAY + Disability Awareness! I’d ADORE more reads/reviews on ON GOOD AUTHORITY: a coming-of-age kinky 19th c. Gothic; lady's maid must teach a bad master the difference btwn servitude & surrender, & confront a dark desire for the footman. tinyurl.com/2er75kfb

Starting up SOON (8/28)! #NovelWriting #Fiction #Workshops #AmWriting #Novel

Starts TOMORROW! It's not too late to come along! Get in, friend, we're being goal-oriented! #AmWriting #FictionWriters #WritingWorkshops

Writing something scary? Starting 9/25, I'm teaching WRITING THE LINE BETWEEN DREAD & DESIRE We'll mine Gothic fiction for techniques to entice & terrify readers. You'll get feedback from me, plus weekly Zoom class discussions Don't be afraid... writers.com/course/gothic-…

Starting TOMORROW! There's still time to sign up! I studied Gothic novels gothic-noveling through history as part of my MFA. Let me show you what tips and tricks I learned! Come play with me!

Briana is such an amazing writer and teacher! And when it comes to all things gothic, she’s the best out there 🖤

Just in time for spooky season. If you’re ready to enter your Gothic era, take Briana’s class!

NEXT MONTH! I'm doing a 2-day Zoom webinar on querying, and you'll get feedback from me on your query in progress! Check it out: writers.com/course/how-to-…

Hey, hey, hey, friends! My horror debut, THE CUT, is in the middle of a GoodReads giveaway! For two more weeks you can still enter to win a free advance copy of THE CUT! There'll be 50 winners, and you can enter any time between right now and November 18th. 🔗👇

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I don't know if anyone is still out here reading these tweets, BUT I'm kicking off another 16-week novel-drafting course! Come play--I have craft readings, written lessons/Zoom calls, and encouraging feedback for you! Starts 2/19! writers.com/course/write-y…

I'm coming back to CT for StokerCon! I simply couldn't resist. Gotta get myself to Horror University. Who else?

NEW WRITING COURSE As a former librarian. I have research tips for writers! I also have exercises for putting research in your narrative. Weekly, there's: -a written lesson -Zoom discussion -feedback from me on your work For more, click here: writers.com/course/truth-b…

Starts TOMORROW--still time to sign up! Come get some research tips for your writing from a former librarian turned novelist (me!):