Published Works

Dark & Stormy: Sixteen Tempest-Tossed Tales
“Petite Beau Peep”

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HCS Publishing’s Stormy anthology includes my short story “Petite Beau Peep.” Madam Beau arrives from France to allure London by her charm. When a detective gets too close, Madam Beau must ensure her past does not come to light.
Edited by Jeanne M. Wilkins. Cover art by Aristotle C. Pramagioulis. Available on Amazon. 2020

The Love Bribe

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Paul Trenton never intended to be a tax evader. When Edward Bradford of the IRS begins his audit, Paul is desperate to buy a little time. Or, just maybe, a break. Paul doesn’t expect Edward to strike a deal using an unconventional bribe piece.
Published by HCS Publishing. Cover by Seth Cockerham. Available on Amazon. 2019

Chelsea’s Crabby Day

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Chelsea’s perfect beach day is ruined by something that makes her super crabby … trash! Join Chelsea and her friends as they learn the importance of taking care of your community.
Published by HCS Publishing. Illustrated by John E. Ayers. Available on Amazon. 2019

Shadows and Mist: Twelve Terrifying Tales
“Along Came A Spider”

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HCS Publishing’s Dark anthology includes my short story “Along Came A Spider.” Molly Muffet strives to stop the murders spreading across the Forgotten Docks in Victorian London. Molly desperately hopes the culprit is fae. She cannot intervene in human matters.
Edited by Jeanne L. Wilkins. My story is illustrated by A. P. Maclay. Cover art by Aristotle C. Pramagioulis. Available on Amazon. 2019

Steam & Steel: Thirteen Riveting Tales
“To Fetch a Pail of Water”

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HCS Publishing’s first anthology includes my short story “To Fetch a Pail of Water.” Jill must put her landship to the test against the barbarians to save her people. She marches to war alongside her twin brother, Jack.
Edited by D.M. Patterson. My story is illustrated by A. P. Maclay. Cover art by Aristotle C. Pramagioulis. Available on Amazon. 2018

Midnight Forest

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Meet a raccoon searching for food, a fox chasing bats, dragons waking for adventure, and more! This rhyming picture book is designed with the visually impaired in mind, and for all to enjoy.
Published by HCS Publishing. Illustrated by A. P. Maclay. Available on Amazon. 2017

Juice Box For Kids: An Ink And Drink Comics Anthology
The Day I Fell Into The Sky

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A short comic in an anthology of children’s comics. A little girl chases a butterfly down a hill and tumbles up into the sky. The clouds are happy for a visitor and show her their favorite spots to watch. This comic is part of the anthology Juice Box: An Ink and Drink Comics Anthology For Kids of All Ages. Illustrated by Jesse Kwe. Published under Donna Patterson. 2017
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“Infant Goddess”

“Infant Goddess” is published online in Remixt Magazine. It is a poem about my daughter that alludes to the goddess she was named after. Which one? That would be too easy. Can you figure it out? Read here. 2016