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I have spread my dreams under your feet;
Tread softly because you tread on my dreams…
W.B. Yeats
(A Craft Deep Dive for Readers and Writers)
I need to tell you something about myself that will surprise no one who has ever seen my bookshelves: I am a sucker for a big, old, crumbling, emotionally unstable house. The [...]
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April is for the Gothic girlies!
Every April, I want to celebrate one of my favorite literary traditions in the world: the gothic novel. I have a degree in English literature, and gothic fiction has been one of [...]
My 5-to-9 Became My 9-to-5 (And Why I’m Done Keeping My Lives Separate)
I learned graphic design to sell a novel. That's not the beginning most people expect when I tell them what I do for a living. But it's the truth. A few years [...]
Because the Stars Asked
A Winter Court Tale by Holly Millward Welcome to the Advent Calendar Story Train, where you can read through 24 stories under this year's theme, Lost. I waited centuries for [...]
Why I’m Writing a Modern Gothic Novel in 2025
In a world where women's rights are being relentlessly challenged, where autonomy is fought for daily and the specter of regression looms large, the gothic genre feels more relevant than ever. For [...]
The Cost of Art Under Conservative Control
I grew up in an extremely religious, conservative home. I know exactly what "art" through a conservative lens looks like—everything is off limits unless it serves the sole purpose of "glorifying God." [...]
Star-Crossed Stories
It's February, and this month, I'm featuring Star-Crossed Stories! Why? Valentine's Day. Duh. But anyway, I'm deep in the midst of writing a new book that I can't stop gushing about that [...]
The Literary Genius of “Willow”
There is an undeniable magic in words when they flow with the rhythm of emotion, when they weave imagery so vivid it feels like you’re standing in the heart of the story. [...]