“Are your eyes shut?” Her voice is hoarse, worn away like the shore shaped by waves. The tinkling of crystals scraping the stone floor tells me she is moving into position. “Until I’m done,” I answer, pushing the door. I keep my eyelids pinned tight, no matter how much I want to see. Each step … Continue reading Mother Medusa
fantasy author
Seducing Wolfman
The blade across my palm is dull. A sharper knife means less wincing, but the wood carved handle imprinted with the outline of a wolf is too synchronistic. There is enough blood to puddle on the fallen wet leaves. “Awooo,” I howl, the sound trailing into the chilled breeze. I call again. Then a third … Continue reading Seducing Wolfman
Knell of the Kelpie- poetry
Happy Holidays Stay Spooky
Labor of the Damned
I never went into labor. Wheeled behind the curtain before I was ready. Pokes and prods as my limbs numbed out of existence. A lone teardrop crawled down my nose, impossible to wipe away with my arms tied down. I didn’t want to seem weak, but it was all too much. “Are you okay?” The … Continue reading Labor of the Damned
Poetry- Take Heed
Lost Love Has a Release Date
I am happy to announce that the second book in the Queen of Nocturna series is set to release on March 21st. Lost Love, is the next step in Leluna's journey. It has taken longer than I anticipated; holidays, illness, kids, life, and self doubt all found their way into my schedule these past few … Continue reading Lost Love Has a Release Date
Lost Love Update
Well, it's official! Lost Love, the second book in the Leluna series is now in the editing phase. I am hoping to have this book published before the end of November! I am taking a few days to relax, and then I will jump onto outlining book three. (who am I kidding, I will probably … Continue reading Lost Love Update
Jessica Balko 