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From the Hollow
Where the work begins before it becomes finished.
This blog is an ongoing record of the ideas, rituals, and obsessions that shape my art and writing — from ancient festivals and folklore to private process notes and unfinished thoughts.
Public posts mark the surface.
Members-only entries descend deeper into The Hollow where the raw, unpolished work lives.
Read as much or as little as you like. Not everything here is meant to be seen all at once.
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Book Review: Empty Boxes by Robin Acton
Empty Boxes by Robin Acton delivers a tightly paced mystery rooted in the grit and shadows of Pittsburgh’s underbelly. When crime reporter Rita Locke begins investigating the murder of a funeral director, she doesn’t expect to find empty coffins—or uncover a far-reaching conspiracy that stretches far beyond western Pennsylvania. What starts as a local crime quickly expands into an international web of danger, deception, and medical intrigue that leads her all the way to a Ca
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Book Review: Evil Bones by Kathy Reichs
Kathy Reichs returns with another sharp, unsettling thriller in Evil Bones , bringing forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan into one of her darkest investigations yet. What begins with a series of bizarrely mutilated small animals around Charlotte quickly spirals into something far more sinister. When the cruelty escalates to a family pet—and then to a human victim—Tempe realizes she’s dealing with a perpetrator whose fascination with violence is evolving in deeply distu
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Book Review: Nash Falls by David Baldacci
Nash Falls introduces readers to Nash — a man who seemingly has it all. Intelligent, disciplined, and successful, he’s climbed to the top of Sybaritic Investments through sheer determination. With a wife, daughter, and a stable, comfortable life, Nash appears to be living the dream. But that illusion shatters after his estranged father’s funeral, when the FBI shows up in the middle of the night with an impossible request: infiltrate his own company to expose a massive money-
Nov 11, 20252 min read


Book Review: The Haunting of Emily Grace by Elena Taylor
The Haunting of Emily Grace marks Elena Taylor’s foray into eerie suspense with a story that blends grief, isolation, and a touch of the supernatural. Emily Grace, the protagonist, is grappling with immense loss—her home, career, and social connections gone—when she takes a job at a remote mansion on a secluded island. The mansion’s owner is eccentric, the locals whisper about a curse, and the environment is as unforgiving as it is mysterious. Taylor crafts a story with a so
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Book Review – Hazelthorn by C.G. Drews
Anyone who knows me has heard me rave—probably more than once—about Don't Let the Forest In . It was hands-down the best book I read in...
Oct 1, 20252 min read


Book Review: The Grave Artist by Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado
The Grave Artist , the second installment in the Carmen Sanchez and Jake Heron series, delivers a suspenseful and chilling continuation...
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Fatal Intrusion Book Review – Jeffery Deaver & Isabella Maldonado Thriller
Fatal Intrusion opens with a chilling premise: a string of murders sweeping across Southern California, connected in ways that baffle...
Sep 13, 20251 min read


Book Review: Requiem by John Palisano
John Palisano’s Requiem is a fast-paced, atmospheric blend of science fiction and cosmic horror that wastes no time plunging the reader...
Aug 3, 20252 min read


Book Review: Smile for the Cameras by Miranda Smith
I went into Smile for the Cameras expecting a full-blown slasher/horror thrill ride—something bloody, tense, and in line with the...
Jun 28, 20252 min read


Book Review: Another by Paul Tremblay
In Another , Paul Tremblay offers a gripping, unsettling tale that explores themes of alienation, identity, and the supernatural through...
Apr 5, 20252 min read


Book Review: Galaphile: The First Druids of Shannara by Terry Brooks
Terry Brooks returns triumphantly to the world of Shannara, offering readers a captivating exploration of the origin story behind the...
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Book Review: The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum
Jack Ketchum’s The Girl Next Door is a disturbing and emotionally charged novel that explores the depths of human cruelty. Loosely based...
Mar 1, 20251 min read


Book Review: Open Season by Jonathan Kellerman
Jonathan Kellerman’s Open Season is a gripping psychological thriller that delivers everything fans have come to expect from the New...
Feb 23, 20251 min read


Book Review: Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito
Virginia Feito’s Victorian Psycho delivers a unique blend of gothic horror and dark comedy, centering on Winifred Notty, a governess...
Feb 16, 20251 min read


Book Review: At the Bottom of the Garden by Camilla Bruce
Camilla Bruce’s At the Bottom of the Garden is a gothic thriller laced with eerie supernatural elements, centering on Clara Woods—a...
Feb 9, 20251 min read


Book Review: We Are the Beasts by Gigi Griffis
Gigi Griffis’ We Are the Beasts offers a chilling look into the dark, oppressive world of 18th-century rural France, blending historical...
Jan 18, 20252 min read


Review of The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Julia Cameron's The Artist’s Way is nothing short of transformative. This book has profoundly impacted my creative journey, and its...
Jan 3, 20251 min read


Book Review: The Wee Ones: Part One by Darryl Hughes
Darryl Hughes' The Wee Ones: Part One is a chilling foray into supernatural horror, steeped in the rich folklore and haunting myths of...
Dec 6, 20241 min read


Book Review: Closer Than You Know by Debra Webb
Debra Webb delivers a gripping, high-stakes mystery in Closer Than You Know , the second installment in the Vera Boyett series. While I...
Nov 29, 20242 min read


Sequel's Book Nook Book Review: In Too Deep (A Jack Reacher Novel) by Lee Child and Andrew Child
In Too Deep plunges readers straight into Jack Reacher's latest predicament: he wakes up in a dark, unfamiliar place, handcuffed to a...
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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