Writing in the Shadows
Writing in the Shadows is my space for sharing fiction, exploring the writing process, and offering guidance to fellow writers. Here, you’ll find flash fiction, serialized stories, writing insights, and book coaching resources. This is a space for readers who appreciate compelling stories and for writers seeking to hone their craft. Pull up a chair, grab a coffee, and join me in exploring the art of storytelling.
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WRITING IN THE SHADOWS Support for writers who live in the shadows, tell strange stories, and want to do it well. Whether you’re writing your first novel, polishing a short story, or teaching the next generation of storytellers, I offer hands-on support for writers and educators who value voice, structure, and emotional punch. Here’s how we can work together: Book Coaching Write your novel with guidance, structure, and accountability. If you’re struggling to finish or stuck in the murky...
Are you ready for Dominion?
WRITING IN THE SHADOWS Hello Reader, I hope you enjoyed Murder in the Haunted Castle. As I mentioned in the last email, Writing in the Shadows is taking a couple of weeks off, but in the meantime I wanted to tell you about upcoming Writing in the Shadows excitement. First up, of course, is Dominion. Maddie is back, searching for her missing children and ready to kick ass. But, as always, events don't turn out as she intends. This is the third book in the Ms Vengeance series, and it might be...
Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-eight
WRITING IN THE SHADOWS Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-eight Missed the story so far? Catch up here: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Chapter Twenty-one Chapter Twenty-two Chapter Twenty-three Chapter Twenty-four Chapter...
Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-seven
WRITING IN THE SHADOWS Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-seven Missed the story so far? Catch up here: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Chapter Twenty-one Chapter Twenty-two Chapter Twenty-three Chapter Twenty-four Chapter...
Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-six
WRITING IN THE SHADOWS Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-six Missed the story so far? Catch up here: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Chapter Twenty-one Chapter Twenty-two Chapter Twenty-three Chapter Twenty-four Chapter...
Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-five
WRITING IN THE SHADOWS Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-five Missed the story so far? Catch up here: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Chapter Twenty-one Chapter Twenty-two Chapter Twenty-three Chapter Twenty-four Chapter...
Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-four
WRITING IN THE SHADOWS Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-four Missed the story so far? Catch up here: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Chapter Twenty-one Chapter Twenty-two Chapter Twenty-three Chapter Twenty-four Chapter...
Mr Thursday is coming...
WRITING IN THE SHADOWS Hey everyone, I hope you’re enjoying Murder in the Haunted Castle! We’re closing in on the grand finale, and then Writing in the Shadows will take a little breather for a week or two. But don’t worry, we’re never really sleeping back here in the dark. There’s always something stirring… Speaking of which, we’ve got a new face in the shadows. Please give a big welcome to Brad! 🎉 Brad will be running our shiny new YouTube channel and creating video mischief. “Wait......
Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-three
WRITING IN THE SHADOWS Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-three Missed the story so far? Catch up here: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Chapter Twenty-one Chapter Twenty-two Chapter Twenty-three Chapter Twenty-four Chapter...
Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-two
WRITING IN THE SHADOWS Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-two Missed the story so far? Catch up here: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Chapter Twenty-one Chapter Twenty-two Chapter Twenty-three Chapter Twenty-four Chapter...
Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-one
WRITING IN THE SHADOWS Murder in the Haunted Castle Chapter Thirty-one Missed the story so far? Catch up here: Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Chapter Twenty Chapter Twenty-one Chapter Twenty-two Chapter Twenty-three Chapter Twenty-four Chapter...