You’re invited to come celebrate THE HALF LIFE’s release on July 14, 2026 at 6 p.m. at VCU’s James Branch Cabell Library. Don’t live in Richmond? Not a problem because there’s a virtual option! I’ll be in conversation with the writer Kevin Powers, who gave us THE YELLOW BIRDS and whose newest novel, CHILDREN OF THE WILD, comesContinue reading "Launch Event Tickets for THE HALF LIFE are Live"

There are still spots available at the writing retreat Lauren Francis-Sharma and I are hosting in Chestertown, Maryland this winter. The dates are February 26 – March 1, 2026, and over four days, you can count on workshops, personalized mentorship, dedicated quiet time to write and reflect, evening readings by the fire, and some reallyContinue reading "Writing Retreat at Greak Oak Manor"

Have you finished reading THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE? Want to learn more about Richmond, Virginia and the places you've read about in the book? In this quick video, I take you to some of Richmond's most historic sites--spots that would have been very familiar to Sally, Cecily, Jack, and Gilbert. Hope you enjoy theContinue reading "Historic Tour of Richmond"

If you live in Richmond, or feel like traveling, come celebrate the launch of my second novel, THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE, which will be released by Simon & Schuster on April 4, 2023. The novel is based on the true story of the 1811 Richmond Theater fire and follows four characters who were deeplyContinue reading "Launch Party"