After reading The Hum and the Shiver, musician Andrew Brasfield asked me, “What kind of music did you grow up on?” Given that music is such a big part of the Tufa mythology, and that almost every one of my other books has at least some musical element or inspiration, it seemed a valid question. Being from the rural south, … Read More
The face of the Firefly Witch
When a writer creates a character, he or she generally has a very clear image in his or her mind’s eye. Sometimes it can be of a well-known, specific actor: it’s no secret that Alien-era Tom Skerritt inspired Eddie LaCrosse, hero of my latest novel Wake of the Bloody Angel. Conversely, there is no actress who completely matches my idea of … Read More
Special gift to fans of THE HUM AND THE SHIVER
If you go to the book page for The Hum and the Shiver here on my website and scroll down, you’ll see the words FREE DOWNLOAD. Click on the link, and you’ll get the entire song “The Hum and the Shiver,” as featured in the book trailer. If you’re curious, you can also go to this blog post and read about how Jennifer … Read More
A dialogue on the “Common kickass heroine”
Recently my friend, author Teresa Frohock, brought to my attention a review of a current urban fantasy/paranormal romance title in which the reviewer referred to the main character as “the common kickass heroine.” We were both struck by the implications: that what was once a fresh symbol of female empowerment in the male-heavy world of fantasy had become, through repetition … Read More
Announcing the second Tufa novel
It’s official: there will be a second Tufa novel. Titled Wisp of a Thing, it will not be a straight sequel, but another story in the same setting, with many of the same characters. Release date, cover art, and back cover text are all to come. But I wanted to announce this during the holidays, to thank everyone who … Read More
Guest blog: SJ Tucker on the magick of music
S.J. “Sooj” Tucker’s official bio states she performs with “a unique alternative-rock style, flavored with a dose of blues, a dash of celtic, a taste of punk, and even a hint of folk for good measure. Her music is interwoven with mythic lore, avant-garde poetry, and modern storytelling.” Having seen her perform, I’ll sign that. She was kind enough to … Read More
Jennifer Goree: the voice of the Tufa
If the Tufa have a voice, it belongs to Jennifer Goree. The Tufa may be the fictional people at the heart of my novel The Hum and the Shiver, but Jennifer is very real. She’s a singer-songwriter from Six Mile, SC who has recorded three marvelous CDs that demonstrate such a range, it’s hard to believe the same person is … Read More
Publishers Weekly reviews THE HUM AND THE SHIVER
[frame align=”left”] [/frame]In its review, Publishers Weekly calls my upcoming novel The Hum and the Shiver a “masterpiece of world-building.” Hell, I’ll take that.
Win an ARC of THE HUM AND THE SHIVER
Curious about my next book, The Hum and the Shiver? Here’s your chance to check it out before it hits shelves. I have five advance reader copies; leave a comment on this blog post before midnight Sunday, June 12 for chance to win one. Be sure and leave an e-mail with your comment. Here’s the video teaser trailer to wet … Read More
Teaser trailer for THE HUM AND THE SHIVER
Here’s a glimpse of my next book, The Hum and the Shiver, out this September.