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- [Quiz - What's your Brownie vibe?](https://fromwyrdwood.com/quiz-whats-your-brownie-vibe/) - There are places in this world you were never meant to notice—and people you were never meant to see. Wyrdwood is one such place, and Brownies are one such lineage of people. Hidden just beneath the surface of ordinary life, Brownies dedicate their lives to the service of others, prioritizing comfort and enjoyment as the
- [Your Life in Wyrdwood - a personality quiz](https://fromwyrdwood.com/your-life-in-wyrdwood-a-personality-quiz/) - Imagine discovering that magical beings live secretly among us. They have jobs. They fall in love. They argue with their neighbors, raise families, chase dreams,and worry about the future. Just like everyone else. The only difference is that they’re more than human. Take the quiz! In the hidden world of Wyrdwood, dragonkin run businesses, selkies
- [What Would Your Life in Wyrdwood Be Like?](https://fromwyrdwood.com/your-life-in-wyrdwood-the-quiz/) - Choose one answer for each question, then reveal your result. 1. With which gender do you identify? woman man nonbinary 2. What is your primary power? telepathy invisibility strength justice an ability to provide comfort flight stealth persuasion a knack for sniffing out the truth 3. Your dream job says a lot about you. Which
- [Bio - Urbain Grande](https://fromwyrdwood.com/bio-urbain-grande/) - Urbain Grande does not believe he is the villain of this story. Until he hit puberty, he was the weird kid—the kind that got bullied by the boys and laughed at by the girls. Once he hit puberty, however, his incubus DNA kicked in, and he discovered he had the power of seduction—sorta. His blood
- [Bio - Mack McBride](https://fromwyrdwood.com/bio-mack-mcbride/) - Mack McBride was Frankie Baker’s closest friend—her confidant, sidekick, and constant companion. He fell in love with Frankie the moment he met her, freshman year in high school. He just never tried to own her. Raised in a chaotic household where stability was rare, Mack found refuge at Frankie's house. Her kind grandmother. Soup on
- [Bio - Bridget "Biddy" Baker aka Gran](https://fromwyrdwood.com/bio-bridget-biddy-baker-aka-gran/) - Bridget “Biddy” Baker (born 1945) looks like a small, sharp-eyed old woman who belongs in an apron with flour on her hands… until you realize the apron is basically tactical gear. Biddy grew up in Wyrdwood with a bloodline that binds—old wards stitched into the bones of her family home, the kind of protections that
- [Bio - Frankie Baker](https://fromwyrdwood.com/bio-frankie-baker/) - Frankie Baker left Wyrdwood at eighteen with a broken heart, a guilty conscience, and more magick than she knew how to control. Raised by her grandmother Biddy in a house full of cats, wards, and quiet resilience, Frankie learned early that survival sometimes requires silence. After Frankie's mother died, Gran became her anchor. That woman
- [Linktree](https://fromwyrdwood.com/linktree/) - I share shortened versions of my audio-visual romantasies on Youtube. Please, share them too. :) I post my enhanced narrative content in three places, so you can choose your favorite home base. Free, or paid membership for the secret sauce. Substack. Patreon. ReamStories (a site like Patreon, but specifically for readers and their favorite
- [From Wyrdwood. Stories.](https://fromwyrdwood.com/from-wyrdwood-stories/) - Romances - Mysteries - Magick audio - video - ebook - paperback - community Your portal to a multiverse of recurring characters and unique situations. Join us for community events and chats. That l'il ol' spark of magick in your blood opens your eyes, ears, and mind to what plain humans cannot understand.
- [Bio - Duchess Olwen of Arenigs](https://fromwyrdwood.com/bio-duchess-olwen/) - Duchess Olwen of Arenigs is a lifelong resident of Apfallon, raised within the careful rituals, expectations, and constraints of the court—as a servant. Her early marriage to the late Duke of Arenigs pulled her out of poverty and into bondage. The late Duke of Arenigs was politically sound, personally bleak, and ten years her senior.
- [Bio - Lady Ordu of Arenigs](https://fromwyrdwood.com/bio-lady-ordu/) - Lady Ordu of Arenigs is the daughter of the Duchess of Arenigs. The sole heir, she was born and raised entirely within Apfallon’s noble courts. Her cultural upbringing has been traditional—tutors, formal occasions, and courtly expectations—but her temperament is anything but staid. Ordu's mother, Olwen, did everything in her power to keep Ordu's childhood worry-free.
- [Bio - Sir David Cullhook](https://fromwyrdwood.com/bio-sir-david-cullhook-2/) - Sir David Cullhook enjoyed a warm, loving childhood until his mother was killed by brigands during a roadside robbery, a loss that reshaped his trajectory through life. His father’s swift remarriage introduced another bitter turn. His stepmother sought to bind David to her daughter. David suspected it was in order to secure the family fortune,
- [Bio - Duke Sigebehrt "Ziggy" of Lloyw](https://fromwyrdwood.com/bio-baron-sigebehrt-ziggy-of-lloyw/) - Born into privilege in the ancient fae realm called Apfallon, Sigebehrt of Lloyw—known to most as Ziggy—grew up surrounded by elegance, music, and magick. His childhood was idyllic, without care, and filled with adventure and laughter. When the Fomor War claimed his mother, the duchess, Ziggy inherited not just her title but her burdens: diplomacy,
- [Bio - Estella "Steel" Remington](https://fromwyrdwood.com/bio-estella-steel-remington/) - Steel Remington has always felt the pull of Fortunate Lake. The deep, old magick beneath its surface called to something in her bones long before she knew what she was. Her spark awoke in adolescence, sudden and fierce, and she’s been communing with nature ever since. Steel is of landvættir ancestry. Though she's certainly not
- [Christmas Cupid](https://fromwyrdwood.com/christmas-cupid/) - Angel's "Pocket Realm Romances" are stand-alone love stories with cross-over characters from the modern fantasy world of Wyrdwood. I put Cupid in a coma! And it's Christmas! When waitress Jackie Li accidentally collides with Cupid, it puts him in a coma. Fueled by guilt, Jackie takes on Cupid's duties and steps into the confusing, chaotic
- [Wyrdwood Welcome - the complete trilogy](https://fromwyrdwood.com/wyrdwood-welcome-the-complete-trilogy/) - Get the entire Wyrdwood Welcome ebook trilogy for Kindle at a discounted price. Discover the surprising secrets of Wyrdwood, a world both dangerous and beautiful. It's our world with an added layer of magic and mythic beings. Viviane Rose, a normal human—or so she believes—begins to learn exactly how complicated reality can be. In her
- ["Aaargh!" starring Muse](https://fromwyrdwood.com/aaargh/) - Muse, the king of cats in exile, returns! The Jolly Roger Traveling Carnival as seen from a cat's-eye-view is a hilarious and terrifying experience. Muse, the king of cats in exile, returns to recount his dramatic encounter with a pirate, a bee queen, and an aging werewolf. Katerina, Isabella, and Bluciel from the Fandelli Funeral
- [Writing Samples](https://fromwyrdwood.com/writing-samples/) - I've worked as a professional writer for more than two decades, and thus I have written many types of content. Please view my bibliography, and here is but a small sample of my work. Trailer scripts Guild Wars 2: Living World Season 3 trailer Guild Wars 2: Living World Season 1 recap trailer Video game
- [Foster Kitten!](https://fromwyrdwood.com/foster-kitten/) - The local humane society entrusted me with two kittens abandoned by their mother. One was ill and didn't make it. The other is a little hero! His name is Purrseus, and despite his trials and tribulations, he is a sweet, funny, and happy baby. You can watch him on my Youtube channel. Occasionally, I stream
- [The Catsitter's Conundrum](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-catsitters-conundrum-a-cozy-catsitter-mystery/) - Expect the Unexpected! In this light-hearted mystery series, a widowed fifty-something catsitter and her divorced thirty-something daughter solve mysteries in and around paranormal Wyrdwood, Oregon. [modular_content id="5047"]
- [The Reluctant Undertaker](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-reluctant-undertaker/) - When the beat drops, we die. Life is conspiring against Isabella. It’s hard to be the responsible one, especially when it's the last thing you want. After her mother’s death, Isabella put her dreams on hold to run the family business—the Fandelli Funeral Home. She’s back in Wyrdwood, single, fighting with her sister, and trying
- [Catsitter's Curse](https://fromwyrdwood.com/catsitters-curse/) - When is a murder not a murder? In this light-hearted mystery series, a widowed fifty-something catsitter and her divorced thirty-something daughter solve mysteries in and around paranormal Wyrdwood, Oregon. Kitty Kats, her daughter Diana, and of course Muse the King of Cats in exile are back to solve a murder. While catsitting for an old
- [Wily Writers Presents Tales of Evil](https://fromwyrdwood.com/wily-writers-presents-tales-of-evil/) - Horror stories never felt so good as when written by some of the wiliest writers out there. This anthology contains eleven stories that will make you grateful for your cozy blanket and hot chocolate. Book #3 in the Wily Writers Presents series. Be sure to collect them all!
- [The Dire Multiverse Audio Drama](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-dire-multiverse-audio-drama-2/) - Our audio drama is currently on hold while we focus on game development. However, we'll pick up the story when the time is right. Hang in there! Written and executive-produced by Angel Leigh McCoy. Meet the actors! Episode 1: Ohmega's Call for Help https://fromwyrdwood.com/audio/Dire-Multiverse-Episode001.mp3 script Episode 2: An Armadilly of a Mystery https://fromwyrdwood.com/audio/Dire-Multiverse-Episode002.mp3 script Episode
- [Calamity Jayne and the Campus Crusade](https://fromwyrdwood.com/calamity-jayne-and-the-campus-crusade/) - Hey! Audiobook #4 of the Calamity Jayne Mysteries is out and about! https://youtu.be/RHHh9UChOYA Narrated by me. Get yours now.
- [Meet Kitty Kats, Catsitter Extraordinaire](https://fromwyrdwood.com/meet-kitty-kats-catsitter-extraordinaire/) - Hello, Wyrdwood neighbors! Please allow me to introduce you to Kitty Kats, one of three main characters in my paranormal mystery series. Kitty is quickly becoming one of my best friends as I learn more and more about her. I think you'll like her too. The following is Chapter 1 of THE CATSITTER'S CONUNDRUM. CHAPTER
- [Meet Diana Kats, Unemployed Tech Geek](https://fromwyrdwood.com/meet-diana-kats/) - Hello, Wyrdwood neighbors! I'd like to introduce you to Diana, the adult daughter of Kitty Kats. She has a slew of troubles but still finds time to help her mother investigate crime. The following is Chapter 2 of THE CATSITTER'S CONUNDRUM. CHAPTER 2: DIANA Ice cream—the dinner of the gods. The best thing I had
- [Rec: Steam and Sorcery by Cindy Spencer Pape](https://fromwyrdwood.com/review-steam-and-sorcery-by-cindy-spencer-pape/) - Angel's Adjectives: slow and sentimental Steam and Sorcery is one of many romance novels written by Cindy Spencer Pape. Anyone who doesn’t like romance novels will not enjoy this book. I picked it up thinking it was steampunk, but it's actually romance with a dash of steampunk for flavor. Fortunately, I was a romance novel
- [Review: Chanson Noir by Nathan Crowder](https://fromwyrdwood.com/rec-chanson-noir-by-nathan-crowder/) - Angel's Adjectives: Moody and Monstrous CHANSON NOIR is the first in a series of books that take place in fictional Cobalt City, in a world where superheroes and supervillains make life interesting. There is no one main character, but rather numerous, all with super powers. The story is a heart-pumping race through the blackest layers
- [Writers Do It for Love](https://fromwyrdwood.com/writers-do-it-for-love/) - Writers write for love. They write because they love it. They write because readers give them love in return. It's all love. Every story is a gift given, received and reciprocated with love. Very few writers write for money. First, the grand majority of writers never make a fortune doing it. Those rare few who
- [Short Fiction for the Long Term](https://fromwyrdwood.com/short-fiction-for-the-long-term/) - by Angel Leigh McCoy If you want to make a living one day as a creative writer, whether that be as a novelist, game writer, screenwriter, playwright, or whatever, then building a body of short works will serve you well in the long run. Here's why. Time vs. Payoff Because short stories don't take as
- ["Papa Piraña"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/papa-pirana/) - I was invited to submit to The Beast Within 2, an anthology being published by Graveside Press, and from the beginning I knew I wanted to write a story good enough to live up to Jennifer Brozek's standards. She has rejected others of my stories on several occasions, and so I was motivated to give
- [Review: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs](https://fromwyrdwood.com/review-moon-called-by-patricia-briggs/) - Angel's Adjectives: mythical and meaty Moon Called opens the Mercy Thompson series of urban fantasy novels by Patricia Briggs. The story introduces Mercedes "Mercy" Thompson, a car mechanic who can change into a coyote at will. She's surrounded by paranormal characters who quickly drag her into their dramas. We meet numerous werewolves right from the
- [Wily Lisa Morton Interviewed](https://fromwyrdwood.com/wily-lisa-morton-interviewed/) - Lisa Morton was one of the early Wily Writers and a definite score for the ezine. She has inspiring talent across numerous fields, including writing short fiction. She contributed "Sane Reaction" to our repertoire of podcasts. It's a horror story about a couple who meet in a bar and find they have more in common
- [Review: "Forever" by Jack Ketchum](https://fromwyrdwood.com/rec-forever-by-jack-ketchum/) - I like listening to audio books while driving to and from work. It helps pass the time and allows me to make some progress through my reading list. It also, sometimes, lets me hear a story in the author's own voice. This is the case with "Forever." This short story is recorded along with its
- [Expanding Your Writing Career ...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/expanding-your-writing-career/) - Some absolutely excellent advice from Matt Forbeck on his blog. How to Branch Out from Writing RPGs A friend of mine who writes roleplaying games (RPGs) asked if I had any advice for someone who wanted to branch out of that and into fiction or comics. Since I get similar questions from others, I thought
- [Necrotic Tissue #14](https://fromwyrdwood.com/necrotic-tissue-14/) - I have had the distinct honor of having a story chosen to appear in the final issue of Necrotic Tissue. As you can imagine, this is a bittersweet joy. This magazine has had an amazing run, led by editor R. Scott McCoy (no relation to me), who, through it, has helped to advance the horror
- [Confessions of a Wily Newb, Part 1, by Paris Crenshaw](https://fromwyrdwood.com/confessions-of-a-wily-newb-part-1-by-paris-crenshaw/) - Guest blogger: Paris Crenshaw I admit it. When it comes to professional writing, I’m still a newb. I’m probably the least prolific and most inexperienced member of the Wily Writers team, so when Angel asked me to contribute a blog entry for her site, I was hesitant. I didn’t think I had much to contribute.
- [Review: Frozen Blood by Joel A. Sutherland](https://fromwyrdwood.com/rec-frozen-blood-by-joel-a-sutherland/) - Angel's adjectives: tense and tragic Ghosts, guilt and gore! How can you go wrong with that combination? Add in an apocalyptic storm and some dysfunctional family members, and you've got a story that won't let you leave until it's had its say. The main character, Tara, is traveling to her father's home to hear the
- [Wily Nathan Crowder Interviewed](https://fromwyrdwood.com/wily-nathan-crowder-interviewed/) - Nathan Crowder has been affiliated with Wily Writers since its inception. His influence helped guide the group and the e-zine. He's such a talented writer, now turned editor and publisher, that I was honored to include his short story "Ink Calls to Ink" in the Night-Mantled: Best of Wily Writers anthology. I hope you enjoy
- [Confessions of a Wily Newb, Part 4, by Paris Crenshaw](https://fromwyrdwood.com/confessions-of-a-wily-newb-part-4-by-paris-crenshaw/) - Guest blogger: Paris Crenshaw (Go back and read Lesson #3) Lesson 4: Play with formats. This lesson is kind of related to lessons 2 and 3. In the vein of keeping things short and actually finishing a project, I also encourage you to try working with different types of writing. As I said, even if
- [Video Game Writing Tip #9](https://fromwyrdwood.com/video-game-writing-tip-9/) - Be Cautious around Prepositional Phrases Not much will turn a reader or a player off faster than stilted or unrealistic dialogue. Unless you're going for a satire of Tolkien, it's better to have your character speak in a more natural cadence. It doesn't matter how "fantasy" your world is. Here's an example for you. BAD:
- [This Versus That and Then Versus Now](https://fromwyrdwood.com/this-versus-that-and-then-versus-now/) - I recently took a close look at the question of when to use "this" and when to use "that" in fiction. A great deal of confusion surrounds this question, and I've been advised by numerous people that I'm doing it wrong. I respectfully disagree. We learn in grade school that "this" is nearby, and "that"
- [Confessions of a Wily Newb, Part 3, by Paris Crenshaw](https://fromwyrdwood.com/confessions-of-a-wily-newb-part-3-by-paris-crenshaw/) - Guest blogger: Paris Crenshaw (Go back and read Lesson #2) Lesson 3: Finish something! For me, this was probably the most difficult lesson to learn. Again, we’re back to the basic principle that writers actually do write. No one is going to buy or publish half of a story, so when you’re starting down the
- [Confessions of a Wily Newb, Part 2, by Paris Crenshaw](https://fromwyrdwood.com/confessions-of-a-wily-newb-part-2-by-paris-crenshaw/) - Guest blogger: Paris Crenshaw (Go back and read Lesson #1) Lesson 2: Don’t be intimidated by successful writers. Learn from them. One of the greatest things about writing is the sense of community that we share. Unlike most any other group out there, professional writers do not seem as threatened by the success of other
- [Review: Sookie Stackhouse Series by Charlaine Harris](https://fromwyrdwood.com/rec-sookie-stackhouse-series-by-charlaine-harris/) - I'm almost up-to-date in the Sookie Stackhouse series (currently one book to read and I'm caught up), so I wanted to give a brief review of them. Angel's Adjectives: Southern and Supernatural I know my adjectives don't tell you much in and of themselves, but these two aspects of the Sookie Stackhouse series are what
- [Wily Alan Baxter Interviewed](https://fromwyrdwood.com/wily-alan-baxter-interviewed/) - Alan Baxter lives in Australia, which goes to show how international the Wily Writers are. He's an up-and-coming writer with two fun and scary-as-Hell novels under his belt as well as numerous short stories. His stories have been chosen for publication at Wily Writers, with two different celebrity editors doing the choosing each time, and
- [Can You Succinctly Pitch? by Alan Baxter](https://fromwyrdwood.com/can-you-succinctly-pitch-by-alan-baxter/) - Guest blogger: Alan Baxter suc·cinct –adjective 1. expressed in few words; concise; terse. 2. characterized by conciseness or verbal brevity. 3. compressed into a small area, scope, or compass. As writers we always try to be as brief and succinct in our writing as possible, while maintaining a clear voice and interesting, beautiful prose. It’s
- [Why Obey Submission Guidelines?](https://fromwyrdwood.com/why-obey-submission-guidelines/) - The short answer to that question is: because if you don't, the publisher or agent will reject your submission. It's a harsh reality, but the truth of the matter is that anyone going through a slush pile latches on to whatever they can find wrong. The sooner they can reject a submission, the sooner they
- [Write with Intent](https://fromwyrdwood.com/write-with-intent/) - by Angel Leigh McCoy No two writers are alike, nor are any two writing careers. If you’re interested in building a career as a writer, then learning how to write with intent will take you there. No matter what kind of writing you want to do (journalism, fiction, games, freelance, corporate, comic, etc.), you will
- [Vampire: the Nostalgia -- 20th Anniversary](https://fromwyrdwood.com/vampire-the-nostalgia-20th-anniversary/) - What follows over the next couple posts will undoubtedly be a maudlin and sentimental, not to mention wandering, journey through my thoughts on VAMPIRE: the Masquerade and its impact on my life. It seems somehow appropriate that I would take full advantage of the vanity nature of blog posting to comment on my 20-year relationship
- [The Horror Genre and Video Games](https://fromwyrdwood.com/re-horror-genre-and-video-games/) - "The Horror genre has long been a cornerstone in computer and console games, from Phantasmagoria to Doom, Alone in the Dark to Plants versus Zombies--and many in-between. In the early days, game developers themselves wrote all the text for a game, but in more recent times, many game companies have come to value the polish
- [Wily Grant Stone Interviewed](https://fromwyrdwood.com/wily-grant-stone-interviewed/) - I specifically remember the moment I started reading "The Salt Line," by Grant Stone. I was immediately transported to a strange landscape whose mood carried me through to the end. Everything about the story evokes a connection with ancient cultures and sources of power that go back even before humanity walked the earth. I found
- [Teach Your Kids to Game Week](https://fromwyrdwood.com/teach-your-kids-to-game-week/) - There are many reasons you might want to turn your kids onto tabletop roleplaying games (like Dungeons and Dragons). Let me just list a few that come immediately to mind: Encourage storytelling, imagination, and creativity. Encourage social interaction with live people. Give siblings a common interest. Encourage reading. Family time! Keep them off the real
- [Video Game Writing Tip #10](https://fromwyrdwood.com/video-game-writing-tip-10/) - Slow and Steady Wins the Race Many games include races that are non-human, and these are the toughest to write for. It's so easy to fall into the trap of thinking like a human writer, which you are, and writing dialogue that your fictional race would never say. In order to write for any character,
- [Wily Bruce Taylor Interviewed](https://fromwyrdwood.com/wily-bruce-taylor-interviewed/) - Bruce Taylor, aka Mr. Magic Realism, is one of Seattle's landmarks, always seen wherever writers are gathering, dressed in his white suit and top hat. He's a ray of light in an otherwise very rainy and dark city, drawing writers and other creatives to him. If you ever get the opportunity to converse with him,
- [Gotta Collect 'Em All — Short Stories, that is.](https://fromwyrdwood.com/gotta-collect-em-all-short-stories-that-is/) - Not long ago, I started pulling together my first collection. Okay, I've actually been working on it for about six months. A collection is no small undertaking, as I've come to realize, especially given my perfectionist tendencies and the performance anxiety that comes with releasing your first anything and wanting people to like it lots.
- [Working Backwards by Morva Shepley](https://fromwyrdwood.com/working-backwards-by-morva-shepley/) - Guest Blogger: Morva Shepley Here are a couple of tips I thought I’d pass along to fellow writers. They’re from no less a person than Jane Espenson, who has written for such TV shows as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Battlestar Galactica, Caprica, and the new version of Torchwood, Torchwood: The New World. She was in
- [Novel to Game! How?](https://fromwyrdwood.com/novel-to-game-how/) - Someone contacted me recently with this question. He wanted to know how to get his novel turned into a video game. Here's my response: I'm afraid I don't have very good news for you. There are certain novels that are made into mainstream top-shelf games, but they're typically big-name series. A grade-A game costs millions
- [Clockwork Chaos anthology](https://fromwyrdwood.com/clockwork-chaos-anthology/) - Steampunk! This anthology contains my short story "Miss Winterdove and the Erupting Eulogist," described by SFRevu as "Lots of fun!" Check it out.
- [Review: KNOCK KNOCK by S.P. Miskowski](https://fromwyrdwood.com/rec-knock-knock-by-s-p-miskowski/) - Angel's Adjectives: Hoary and honest KNOCK KNOCK comes off the pages with all the menace of an old cautionary tale that has yet to be watered down for a modern, more tender culture. There's nothing tender about Miskowski's treatment of her characters. With bald honesty, she paints a picture of rural America that leaves you
- [Mistresses of the Macabre - Anthology Introduction](https://fromwyrdwood.com/mistresses-macabre-anthology-introduction/) - Genre: Introduction / Editorial Year written: 2013 Year first published: 2013 Where You Can Find It Mistresses of the Macabre, print anthology, by Dark Moon Books, 2013. Order it online. History The anthology's editor, Lori Michelle, wrote and asked me to write the introduction for her anthology of short horror stories by women authors. This
- [Lore Interview at GuildMag - Living Story](https://fromwyrdwood.com/lore-interview-guildmag-living-story/) - Along with Scott McGough, my fellow narrative designer at ArenaNet, I recently answered some questions from GuildMag, a leading Guild Wars 2 fansite. We talked about Lord Faren, the evil Mordrem currently destroying Tyria, and the mysterious underworld of bandits. Read it here!
- [The Anthology from Another Dimension](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-anthology-from-another-dimension/) - The stories in this anthology come from wicked minds. They're designed as cautionary tales and have the classic horror styling of a Twilight Zone or Night Gallery episode. For the most part, we kept the gore to a minimum in favor of telling scary stories full of atmosphere and strong characterization. Many talented people were
- [Deep Cuts: Mayhem, Menace, and Misery](https://fromwyrdwood.com/deep-cuts-mayhem-menace-and-misery/) - Genre: horror Year edited: 2012 Year first published: 2013, Evil Jester Press Where You Can Find It Order the paperback edition online. Get the Kindle edition. If you read it, please do take a moment to give it a star-rating or review at either Amazon.com or at Goodreads.com (you can find reviews in both places
- [Interactive Fiction: Drooburt's Last Wintersday](https://fromwyrdwood.com/interactive-fiction-drooburts-last-wintersday/) - Angel wrote and coded this Twine interactive fiction piece just for fans at Wintersday, a Guild Wars 2 (GW2) holiday. Poor Drooburt is having the adventure of his life and nothing is going right. Click here to play! Artwork by the mega-talented artist Tirzah Bauer.
- [Review: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova](https://fromwyrdwood.com/rec-the-historian-by-elizabeth-kostova/) - Angel's adjectives: intriguing and intellectual As far as vampire books go, this one ranks among the best I've ever read. It takes a historic/literary approach, giving a detailed look into the world of Vlad the Impaler and the peoples of his time through the eyes of a historian researching the historic character and visiting many
- [Angel Appears on Guild Wars 2 Community Showcase Live](https://fromwyrdwood.com/angel-appears-on-guild-wars-2-community-spotlight/) - https://youtu.be/glr7iYEVnOE Angel joins Gaile Gray to look at amazing art created by Guild Wars 2 fans!! So many amazing drawings, costuming, paintings, and objects. You have to check these out!
- [Not So Secret Game Club Playthrough: "Dreampath"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/not-so-secret-game-club-playthrough-dreampath/) - The ladies get together with special guest Pamela Wang to play through DreamPath: Curse of the Swamps, a puzzle adventure game with impressive art and game design. Join us as we're blown away by this beautiful and well-thought-out game.
- [CONTROL is coming!](https://fromwyrdwood.com/control-is-coming/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=17&v=8Idtqyx6gsU I've finished my work on this project, and now I'm just waiting for it to launch! Can't wait! This game is so unique, and the main character, Jesse, is a strong and nuanced hero who I know you'll find fascinating as her story unfolds. The story has that Finnish strangeness that we know and
- [Not So Secret Society Game Club](https://fromwyrdwood.com/not-so-secret-society-game-club/) - We are Dani, Jen, Nellie, Pamela, and Angel; gamer chicas who love puzzle adventure games. Our playthroughs are a hoot. Join us as we shoot the shit and explore the many awesome games available for those of us with busy lives and a taste for mysteries and good stories. Who are we? We are all
- [Testing Izotope RX7 for Voiceover Production](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testing-izotope-rx7-for-voiceover-production/) - I've been circling this software for some time, but haven't been sold that it will actually help me cut down the amount of time it takes to edit my audiobook files...until today. I've actually bitten the bullet and invested in it. (P.S. It's on sale right now.) I spent several hours with the Test version (you can test it free for a month), and I've found just the right combination of apps and settings that will edit out much of the clicks and crackles that I produce when recording.
- [Night-Mantled: The Best of Wily Writers, Volume One](https://fromwyrdwood.com/night-mantled-the-best-of-wily-writers-volume-one/) - Now Available: Amazon Barnes & Noble Online Ebook in numerous forms including Kindle and PDF. SCIENCE FICTION FANTASY HORROR Out of the darkness come the monsters, the mysteries, and the miracles that engage our minds and engorge our hearts. This collection of short stories from exceptionally wily writers will take you from looking over your
- [Future Imperfect: Best of Wily Writers, Vol. 2](https://fromwyrdwood.com/future-imperfect-best-of-wily-writers-volume-2/) - Genre: speculative fiction Year written: various Year first published: 2012 Where You Can Find It Paperback: Amazon.com (12.95) Ebook formats, including Kindle, PDF, etc. Smashwords in numerous e-book formats including Kindle and PDF. SCIENCE FICTION ... FANTASY ... HORROR The futures of which we’re now dreaming are taking on new twists and turns of the
- ["Creating Belle" (Kindle short story)](https://fromwyrdwood.com/creating-belle-short-story-for-kindle/) - Genre: erotic horror Eduard Jarole has an artist's heart and the insane obsession with creating that drives so many masters. He's broke, lonely, and more than a little agoraphobic, so he follows in the footsteps of Pygmalion and creates his own true love out of marble. Unfortunately, his creation doesn't love him as much as
- [The New Renaissance – Kickstarter and the Cloud Patron Movement](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-new-renaissance-kickstarter-and-the-cloud-patron-movement/) - By Angel Leigh McCoy Government funding for the arts has been wasting away. An article in the Seattle Times (3/27/11) warns of the movement to cut funding in Washington State. As Governor Gregoire’s spokeswoman said, “She absolutely sees the importance of publicly funded art, but it's hard to fund art when at the same time
- [8 Questions that Improve Your Game's Narrative](https://fromwyrdwood.com/8-questions-that-improve-your-games-narrative/) - Creating narrative for a video game has similar challenging, frustrating, and fun elements as those you encounter when putting together a jigsaw puzzle. Both tasks require critical thinking and the ability to see the big picture as well as the details.
- [How to Format a Short Story for Submission](https://fromwyrdwood.com/how-to-format-a-short-story-for-submission/) - Technology in the publishing industry has changed dramatically in the past twenty years, and yet, I see many submission guidelines out there that haven't changed with it. Old-fashioned typesetting is extinct for all practical purposes, and digital publishing (for the Kindle, for example) imposes requirements that publishing in paper doesn't. To compete and be at
- [7 Tips for Narrative Designer Hopefuls](https://fromwyrdwood.com/7-tips-for-narrative-designer-hopefuls/) - If you're eyeballing the games industry as a destination for your career, and the "writer" or "narrative designer" job seems right up your alley, then you should know what preparations you can make in advance to better position yourself for success. I hope you find these tips helpful, and I look forward to hearing your
- [A Narrative Designer's Approach to NPCs](https://fromwyrdwood.com/a-narrative-designers-approach-to-npcs/) - As a Narrative Designer, you often create and develop non-player characters (NPCs) that help drive the story you’re telling. This is your supporting cast, the characters that bring the world to life around your player character or main character. What I’ll talk about below comes from my experience creating NPCs for various story lengths (short
- [Crack o'Doom (Kindle short story)](https://fromwyrdwood.com/crack-odoom/) - Genre: horror Year written: 2002 Year first published: 2011 Honored: Listed among the Honorable Mentions in Ellen Datlow's Best Horror of the Year, Volume 4, 2011 Where You Can Find It on Kindle Fear of the Dark, anthology published by HorrorBound Magazine publications, edited by Maria Grazia Cavicchioli and Jason Rolfe, 2011. (paperback CAD$15; ebook
- ["Cookies for Gio" (Kindle short story)](https://fromwyrdwood.com/cookies-for-gio-short-story-for-kindle/) - Genre: political suspense She's a hacker with a disabled son, living in a martial state. The future looks dark, with no promise of relief from the tyranny, and when her son's life is threatened, the mother must fight back using whatever means necessary. Read an excerpt. Now available for Kindle
- ["Coquettrice" (Kindle short story)](https://fromwyrdwood.com/cookies-for-gio-short-story-for-kindle-2/) - Genre: horror / suspense Love gets twisted and tangled when a young medical intern begins to suspect his girlfriend is cheating on him. He takes it upon himself to follow her, but when he finds out she's involved in a dark cult, his plans for the future experience a gut-wrenching shift. Read an excerpt. On
- ["The Haunting of Mrs. Poole" (Kindle short story)](https://fromwyrdwood.com/haunting-poole-short-story-for-kindle-2-2/) - Genre: horror / suspense Virginia, 1872. The night before her wedding, Amelia sees a horrific spirit at the groom's mansion. The next day, she becomes Mrs. Orton Poole, wife of a much older man so she can save herself and her sister from poverty. When the ghost continues to plague her, she must find out
- [The Dire Multiverse Audio Drama!](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-dire-multiverse-audio-drama/) - My latest project is the Dire Multiverse audio drama! It is produced by Games Omniverse in conjunction with Wily Writers. It is a horror/paranormal romp in an ever-expanding world and consciousness, an enlightenment adventure with an ensemble cast of characters all coming to terms with the revelation that magic is real. Have a listen to
- [Growing Dread: Biopunk Visions](https://fromwyrdwood.com/growing-dread-biopunk-visions/) - Available for purchase in March of 2011 // Timid Pirate Publishing has released the author list for Growing Dread: Biopunk Visions, and my story "God Bloom" is on board. I am so excited for this anthology. It's going to be great! The future doesn’t go beep in the night—it goes squish. Delivering on the dark
- [Tales for Canterbury - Benefit Anthology Wins SJV Award](https://fromwyrdwood.com/tales-for-canterbury-benefit-anthology-for-new-zealand/) - Editors Cassie Hart and Anna Carro put together a short fiction anthology whose proceeds went to the Red Cross fund to assist victims of the earthquake that caused so much death and destruction in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2011. So amazing was this project that it won a 2012 Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best
- [Charlie Darwin, or The Trine of 1809](https://fromwyrdwood.com/charlie-darwin-or-the-trine-of-1809/) - Genre: fantasy Year written: 2009 Year first published: 2011, Publisher: Nevermet Press Interior art by: Steven Austin Where You Can Find It Amazon Stories in the Ether, e-zine, by Nevermet Press, September 2011. History 2009 marked the 200th birthdays of Charles Darwin (February 12), Abraham Lincoln (February 12), and Edgar Allen Poe (January 19). The
- [How To Start Your Novel](https://fromwyrdwood.com/how-to-start-your-novel/) - One of the things I love to do is help other passionate writers succeed. Recently, I was given the opportunity to share some of my own hard-earned knowledge on the topic of "How to Start Your Novel" or other storytelling project. If you're interested in learning more about this topic, if you're struggling to get
- [Website Samples](https://fromwyrdwood.com/website-samples/) - I've worked as a professional website developer for more than two decades. Here is but a small sample of my website work. (Also visit my Writing Samples page for a rounded view of my skills.) Horror.org Visit the site. This site serves a non-profit organization of more than 1500 members. It requires flexibility and
- [How to Break into Game Writing](https://fromwyrdwood.com/how-to-break-into-game-writing/) - Make Sure It’s What You Want First, let me just say that no matter what you do, you must love it. If you don’t LOVE writing with all your heart, you’ll be unhappy doing it. Find what you love to do, not what you think is cool. Every career in every industry takes years of
- [Video Game Writing Tips #1, 2, & 3](https://fromwyrdwood.com/video-game-writing-tips/) - Writing Tip #1: Be the player. When you're creating a video game, you're not doing it for yourself. You're creating something that you hope will please your fellow human beings. Therefore, when you're writing dialogue, skill descriptions, lore bits, or even marketing content, you keep your audience in mind, and for your video game, that's
- [Women In Games: A History and Commentary](https://fromwyrdwood.com/women-in-games-a-history-and-commentary/) - Play Value has put together some historical highlights and commentary about women in gaming. "You know, women are just one big game that no one's managed to beat yet." -- Jeff (Managing Editor, CollegeHumor.com) If you liked this, check out the other posts about Women in Games.
- [Video Game Writing Tip #4](https://fromwyrdwood.com/video-game-writing-tip-4/) - Be Concise There are two reasons to be concise when writing dialogue for a video game. Space is limited. Player attention span is limited. The first limitation is the user interface (U.I.). If the game uses a text pop-up, then you have a character limitation. Since writing for Guild Wars 2, I've had to get
- [The Road to gamescom: Writing the Demo](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-road-to-gamescom-writing-the-demo/) - “We spent a long time writing for the demo and put our hearts and souls into those scenes. It was an area where the Writing Team was really allowed to run, and we’re proud of the work we’ve done.” -- Angel Leigh McCoy There's an interview with me and my wonderful boss up at the
- [Video Game Writing Tip #5](https://fromwyrdwood.com/video-game-writing-tip-5/) - Be Clear We've all seen game writing that was cumbersome to read. Every sentence began with a subordinate clause or had a stream-of-consciousness feel that lost you halfway through it. I can only imagine that these writers thought they were being artsy. Unfortunately, artsy does you no good if your audience doesn't know what the
- [Video Game Writing Tip #6](https://fromwyrdwood.com/video-game-writing-tip-6/) - Be Clever But not too clever. Your real job as a game writer is to make the game's dialogue interesting within the confines of character limits, ESRB restrictions, and your world's story. It's not always easy, but it's loving that challenge that makes you a writer at heart. The best way you can inject cleverness
- [Video Game Writing Tip #7](https://fromwyrdwood.com/video-game-writing-tip-7/) - If it ain't meat, it's sauce. Dialogue material comes in two main categories: meat and sauce. Mixing the two is like putting ketchup on prime rib. Anything thick and juicy is meat. It often has an emotional edge that helps bring the player into the world. It's serious and delivers important lore to the player.
- [Video Game Writing Tip #8](https://fromwyrdwood.com/video-game-writing-tip-8/) - Avoid the Pit of Repetitive Doom The vocabulary of the English language is rich. When you're writing for a video game, there's a trap that you can fall into, and that's the monotonous word-choice pit. Some of the words I see used far too often (annoyingly so) are: pitiful, weak, strong, kill, destroy, and beast.
- [10 Years of ArenaNet and Guild Wars!](https://fromwyrdwood.com/10-years-of-arenanet-and-guild-wars/) - I just celebrated my 3-year anniversary at my current job (which I still love and look forward to every day!). This is also the year that ArenaNet celebrates its 10 years of existence. At our holiday party this year, they showed us this retrospective video. It's a nostalgic look at the past and a thrilling
- [What's Game Writing Like?](https://fromwyrdwood.com/whats-game-writing-like/) - Occasionally, I get people who ask me questions about my job, and I know others may also be interested. One bright young woman just sent me a bunch of questions, so I thought I'd share my answers here as well. :) What's it like to write computer games? Well, that's a big question. It's a
- [Writing for Remedy](https://fromwyrdwood.com/writing-for-remedy/) - I am over the moon! CONTROL won several awards from IGN, specifically the 2019 Game of the Year award! I couldn't be prouder to have contributed to such an astounding project. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxhxf7s4cnc Remedy Entertainment, the game company known for masterful storytelling in their games, created the games QUANTUM BREAK, MAX PAYNE series, ALAN WAKE, and
- ["Mother's Homestead"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/mothers-homestead/) - Genre: paranormal western (shifters) They called it the "wild" west for a reason. For a young bobcat shifter, the hardest part was fitting in and staking a claim on her territory. Where You Can Find It at the Storyteller's Vault (DriveThruFiction) History It's been a while since I had the opportunity to write in the
- [Pooka Kithbook - 10 Years Later ...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/pooka-kithbook-10-years-later/) - My all-time favorite White Wolf World of Darkness game was first-edition Changeling. Mr. Ian Lemke gave me a break and let me write in Immortal Eyes: Shadows on the Hill, a supplement about changelings in Hawaii. After that, I was hooked. Kithbook: Pooka contains my short story "Lion and the Heart of Wonder," which I
- ["The Barnes Family Reunion" Audio Version at ShadowCast Audio](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-barnes-family-reunion-audio-version-at-shadowcast-audio/) - Jason Warden of the ShadowCast Audio Podcast has recorded a reading of my short story "The Barnes Family Reunion." It was originally published in Masters of Horror: the Anthology by Triskaideka Books (March, 2010). Listen to it! Learn more about this story's history and read an excerpt.
- ["Oral Tradition" at Pseudopod](https://fromwyrdwood.com/oral-tradition-at-pseudopod/) - The amazing fiction podcast, Pseudopod, has produced my short story "Oral Tradition." Give it a listen! Excerpt: My granny had only two teeth, in the front, on the bottom. They sat crooked, pitted and decaying, and her lips fell inward, into the chasm of her mouth. Faded and splotchy, her black face had the contours
- [Resources for Submitting Horror Short Fiction](https://fromwyrdwood.com/resources-for-submitting-horror-short-fiction/) - www.Duotrope.com Customization: You can adjust numerous variables to get just the right list of markets. Personal Submission Tracker: Make an account and track your story submissions here. Donations. If you use the Duotrope site, please do donate. Not every time, just once a year or so. Whenever you think how great this site is and
- [Masters of Horror Anthology](https://fromwyrdwood.com/coming-soon-masters-of-horror-anthology/) - Welcome to a world hidden behind the blinds of reality, a landscape waiting to be molded into a thing of pain and torture. This anthology is not for the faint-hearted. The ideas, themes, and disturbing images portrayed within these pages will send your brain into overdrive on the road to madness. This book is guaranteed
- [Poem: "Lesbian Lover"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/lesbian-lover/) - I’m in the mood for a lesbian lover. Someone witty both over and under cover. She should have a smile that charms, worn lightly over an intelligence that alarms. She should have natural tits, but I’d prefer that she shaved her armpits. I’m in the mood for a sensitive femme who’s got soft hands with
- [Elizabeth Gilbert on Nurturing Creativity](https://fromwyrdwood.com/elizabeth-gilbert-on-nurturing-creativity/) - I found this speech particularly inspiring, and I've been making an effort to give my muse more elbow room ever since. What I've noticed is that when I say (in my head), "Okay, muse. Bring me something good," I get an idea a few minutes later. I'm not saying it's always a good idea, but
- [Poem: "Liquid Jaguar"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/liquid-jaguar/) - In the morning, crawl out of bed. Brush her teeth. Clear her head. Drive. Strive. Thrive. Barely alive. So much easier to star-swing when night falls. That’s when the chemicals have balls. Dani-baby’s world in a box. Tied up with a pretty red bow. Give the masquerade a whirl. Watch the liquid jaguar girl go
- [Poem: "West-bound"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/west-bound/) - VERSE 1 She’s up at dawn, oh, Red rising with the sun, Packed, primed, And oh-so ready to go. She leaves him to sleep. She leaves him to sleep alone. He slept through her whys. He slept through her good-byes. She’s…she’s…she’s… She’s always known. He slept through her memories, All her best memories. All the
- [Poem: "Sammie" - song lyrics](https://fromwyrdwood.com/sammie/) - I remember the rain—oh. Your shining, rain-kissed face—oh. I held you in the palm of my hand, My tiny, china Pierrot man. Ollie, ollie, all come free. You won our game of hide and seek. You found me, but I lost you. When’d it get so dark? And lonely too? Sammie— Where do the trains
- [Top Ten Reasons Why I Hate Novel Piracy](https://fromwyrdwood.com/top-ten-reasons-why-i-hate-novel-piracy/) - Inspired by an F. Paul Wilson article called “Word Thieves II.” (Read it.) He’s talking about websites that scan novels without permission and offer them for free to the masses without morals. He does a marvelous job of explaining why piracy is bad. I freely admit that there are no hard and fast facts to
- [Poem: Midnight PST](https://fromwyrdwood.com/midnight-pst/) - It’s 6am in Paris. Beyond your window, the sky will have begun to aquarelle. The ivory horizon blends toward Wedgewood above La Tour Eiffel. Taxis take tourists and businessmen to DeGaulle by Roissy. Policemen make their rounds in twos. They stroll the gardens of Les Tuileries. The birds there sing, for now, for you. I
- [Self-Publishing: One Writer's Blather](https://fromwyrdwood.com/self-publishing-one-writers-blather/) - Many writers are attracted to the gleam of self-publishing, especially as certain authors announce that they're making a living doing it. The publishing industry is changing in leaps and bounds, and with the advent of print-on-demand, self-publishing has become not only viable, but extremely attractive--on the surface. If you're pondering self-publishing, I would encourage you
- [Awarded 2010 Silver Hammer Award](https://fromwyrdwood.com/awarded-2010-silver-hammer-award/) - The Board of Trustees of the Horror Writers Association is pleased to announce that the 2010 Silver Hammer Award is being awarded to Angel Leigh McCoy. The Hammer Award is given periodically to an HWA volunteer who has done a truly significant amount of work for our organization, often unsung and behind the scenes. It
- [Interview with Romance in the Backseat](https://fromwyrdwood.com/interview-with-romance-in-the-backseat/) - For some time now, I've been a huge fan of the "Backseat" group of websites. As I've watched, it has grown and expanded into a central hub for people who want to connect with writers doing romance and paranormal romance. Terry Kate, the woman who is the dynamo behind the site, started with a vision
- ["The The Impotence of Proofreading" by Taylor Mali](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-the-impotence-of-proofreading-by-taylor-mali/) - An amusing poem about the the impotence of proofreading.
- [Poem: "More"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/more/) - Back then, I wasn't much more than "Lemme try" and "I want another." Arms held high, reaching out for the sky, reaching out for mother. My bed was a ship, my toys the crew, on a magical trip to Mars. And as I grew, an explorer in cut-off jeans, dreaming beneath the stars of a
- [Author Joan De La Haye on Revising](https://fromwyrdwood.com/author-joan-de-la-haye-on-revising/) - I interviewed Joan De La Haye, horror author and demonologist, about what it was like for her to work with an editor and make changes to her novel, Shadows. Joan writes to us: I tend to wake up in the middle of the night, or come running out of the shower, when inspiration strikes. Angel
- [Poem: "Mon Cheri"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/mon-cheri/) - There's a subtle, simple diffidence that I see when I look in your eyes. Mercurial self-confidence betrays the elegance of your disguise. I love your social impudence, your fearless pursuit of pleasure. One day, I'll dive through your pretense and salvage your secrets like sunken treasure. Mon cheri, oh mon amour, life sits fat on
- [Selling Short Stories 101: The Basics](https://fromwyrdwood.com/selling-short-stories-101-the-basics/) - Do you have a pile of short stories that you’ve written, but you have no idea what to do with them? How does a writer sell a short story? What can you do to improve your chances of getting it published? Consider this article a primer for submission. It’s for those people who don’t know
- [Wily Seanan McGuire Interviewed](https://fromwyrdwood.com/wily-seanan-mcguire-interviewed/) - The writers who contributed to WilyWriters.com, my speculative fiction podcast, have blown me away with their talent. For the anthology, Night-Mantled: Best of Wily Writers, Volume 1, we chose the very best contributors from the first year of publication. I approached the authors and invited them to contribute--this was before I opened up to general
- [Review: Personal Demons by Gregory Lamberson](https://fromwyrdwood.com/review-personal-demons-by-gregory-lamberson/) - Angel's Adjectives: terrifying and twisty A Bram Stoker Award nominee, Greg Lamberson is making his mark as one of horror's new forces. This is his second novel and the first in the Jake Hellman series (of which the second book is also out). It introduces coke-snorting police detective Jake Helman, a man whose life goes
- [Review: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger](https://fromwyrdwood.com/review-the-time-travelers-wife/) - Angel's Adjectives: thought-provoking and memorable The Time Traveler's Wife, Audrey Niffenegger's first novel, continued to occupy my mind long after I cried the last tear and laughed the last laugh for Henry and Clare. Many wonderful elements came together to create such an unforgettable story, but for me, it wasn't the believable and likable characters.
- ["The God Bloom"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-god-bloom/) - Nathan Crowder of Timid Pirate Publishing contacted me and said, "Biopunk." I was immediately intrigued and knew I had to write a story for submission to his upcoming anthology. I stewed on it for a long time and, finally, a story idea came to me. I wrote "The God Bloom" specifically for this anthology, which
- [Book Review: “Orpheus” by VMK Fewings](https://fromwyrdwood.com/book-review-“orpheus”-by-vmk-fewings/) - Angel’s Adjectives: epic and evocative The vampire’s journey has fascinated us for hundreds of years. It, quite often, begins in tragedy and ends in even more tragedy. Everything in between is tragedy, romance, and tragedy. What is it about that combination that draws us in so completely? I’ve just finished Orpheus: A Vampire’s Rise by
- [Review: "Rolling Steel" by Jay Lake & Shannon Page](https://fromwyrdwood.com/review-rolling-steel-by-jay-lake-shannon-page/) - The full title is "Rolling Steel: A Pre-Apocalypic Love Story." You can listen to the audio on Clarkesworld Magazine. Read by Shaun Farrell and Mur Lafferty. Angel's Adjectives: sassy and salty I suspect that this short story isn't nearly as entertaining to read as it is to hear read to you. The sassy and salty
- [Homeworld: An Interview with Boo](https://fromwyrdwood.com/homeworld-an-interview-with-boo/) - My cat, Boo, went behind my back and gave a very public interview about herself and me. I can't be too mad at her, though. She turned up the Cute Factor™, and I forgave her immediately. So, for a look into the Life of Boo, head on over to the adorable blog, Amigo's pad, and
- [Flash Review: "The Moth Collector's Daughter" by Ripley Patton](https://fromwyrdwood.com/flash-review-the-moth-collectors-daughter-by-ripley-patton/) - This short short short story is super fast to read, so if you want a moment's delight in your life, go read it at the online magazine Reflection's Edge. Especially if you're a woman. Angel's adjectives: whimsical, realistic I've been a fan of Ripley Patton's ever since I met her, and though we are friends
- [The Breast Cancer Site — Click for Your Mama!](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-breast-cancer-site-click-for-your-mama/) - It's just a click! Nothing more. You can do it! Click to give! Set this site as your homepage, so you'll have a daily reminder to click! It's such a small thing that you can do to help save lives. Take a moment to imagine someone's Mom living because you clicked and helped provide her
- [Clockwork Chaos - Table of Contents Announced](https://fromwyrdwood.com/clockwork-chaos-table-of-contents-announced/) - Editor Neal Levin has announced the table of contents for his anthology entitled Clockwork Chaos. I am so thrilled to be part of this anthology. It will be the first appearance of Miss Josephine Winterdove, a character I've already come to love and plan to write much more about. She is a clockwork genius, leader
- [666: Six Aspects of Horror](https://fromwyrdwood.com/666-six-aspects-of-horror/) - written by SatyrPhil Brucato So, on Saturday night we watched the Werner Herzog's late-70s remake of the horror classic Nosferatu. As it stands, Herzog's version is considered a classic in its own right. It's taken me decades to get around to seeing it, but now that I have, I realize why that film enjoys its
- ["EZ Access to E-zines" at Author Magazine](https://fromwyrdwood.com/ez-access-to-e-zines-at-author-magazine/) - My article about submitting short fiction to e-zines—how to and why to—is up at Author Magazine Online. I welcome any feedback or additional information you want to add, either here or there. I think you can comment there. Not sure. Please do add your click to the article's traffic for me and tell any friends
- [Honored](https://fromwyrdwood.com/honored/) - Christine Purcell has honored me by choosing my blog for the "Strange Men in Pinstripe Suits" award. Visit her blog. I looked up the word "strange." As a side note, any writer who doesn't live with her nose in a dictionary (even Dictionary.com counts) is short-changing her work. So, I looked up the word "strange,"
- [Book Review: "The City & The City" by China Mieville](https://fromwyrdwood.com/book-review-the-city-the-city-by-china-mieville/) - Angel's Adjectives: Ponderous and prim China Mievelle has a reputation as a fabulous writer, and yet, reading this book, I got the impression that people loved it because there's an intellectual (physics) concept at its core, and thus, reading it makes them intellectual by extension. Not. Mieville has a good command of the language, and
- [Book Review: Breathers by S.G. Browne](https://fromwyrdwood.com/book-review-breathers-by-s-g-browne/) - Angel's Adjectives: Aaargh and rowwwr. Unlike many horror fans, I'm not a zombie fanatic. I picked this book up for two reasons: I wanted to see how writers were making zombie stories so interesting that they'd gotten popular. I loved the cover. As a closet reader of romance and gothic novels, it attracted me. I
- [Book Review: "Undead and Unwed" by MaryJanice Davidson](https://fromwyrdwood.com/undead-and-unwed-by-maryjanice-davidson/) - Angel’s Adjectives: light and likable In this book, “True Blood” meets the Stephanie Plum series. A sassy young woman–Betsy Taylor—with a designer shoe fetish ends up dead, then undead, then reluctant vampire royalty. Told in first-person, the story is one long string of smart-ass commentary and snarky dialogue. This particular type of “strong female” doesn’t
- [Book Review: INVISIBLE INK](https://fromwyrdwood.com/book-review-invisible-ink/) - Angel's adjectives: helpful and succinct I feel compelled to tell you about this book. It was recommended to me by a friend of mine (Matthew Haley) who is a film director, and it's wonderful. Maybe it hit me at just the right point in my "writerly" development, or maybe it's just an amazing book. It's
- [Book Review: HORNS by Joe Hill ](https://fromwyrdwood.com/book-review-horns-by-joe-hill/) - Angel’s Adjectives: Bold and Brilliant Have you ever read a book that gave you the feeling you were in the company of greatness? Joe Hill’s Horns did that for me. It’s the story of a man who discovers a growing affinity with the devil as he unravels the circumstances surrounding his murdered girlfriend. Its primary
- [Writers' Organizations – Why Join?](https://fromwyrdwood.com/professional-writers-organizations-–-why/) - No matter what kind of writer you are, there’s a professional organization out there just for you. Many of these require that you have a certain number of professional publications, but not all do. You can get into many of them by simply paying the dues, though you may not have full voting rights or
- [A Cobalt City Christmas Anthology ...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/a-cobalt-city-holiday-anthology/) - I have a story in a Christmas anthology! The book is called Cobalt City Christmas, and my story is "Nutcracker." Nathan Crowder is the author of a series of novels that take place in a crazy metropolis called Cobalt City where superheroes and supervillains run rampant. The main crime-fighting unit is called the Protectorate, but

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- [Press Kit](https://fromwyrdwood.com/about/) - Long Bio (138 words) Step into enchanting Wyrdwood, where Angel Leigh McCoy’s novels of paranormal suspense and mystery unfurl with sass, romance, secrets, and moonlight. In the Wyrdwood series of interwoven novels, novellas, and short stories, Angel weaves captivating tales that will leave you bewitched and craving more. But writing novels isn’t her only superpower.
- [Short Stories](https://fromwyrdwood.com/publications/short-stories/) - I've written many short stories over the years. They've appeared in anthologies, magazines, e-zines, and roleplaying supplements. Stories you can read free, online: go here. Collections Dark was the Night, a collection of short horror stories, Wily Writers, October 2020 Novelettes "Pipsqueak" Tales for Canterbury anthology anthology to benefit earthquake victims in New Zealand, April
- [Anthologies Edited](https://fromwyrdwood.com/publications/anthologies-edited/) - In addition to writing, Angel edits the occasional anthology of short stories for Wily Writers and for fun. Wily Writers Presents: Tales of Evil Wily Writers, October 2022 Another Dimension Anthology Wily Writers, October 2016 Deep Cuts: Mayhem, Menace, and Misery Evil Jester Press, January 2013 Future Imperfect: Best of Wily Writers, Volume 2 Wily
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- ["Creating Belle"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/creating-belle/) - Genre: erotic horror Eduard Jarole has an artist's heart and the insane obsession with creating that drives so many masters. He's broke, lonely, and more than a little agoraphobic, so he follows in the footsteps of Pygmalion and creates his own true love out of marble. Unfortunately, his creation doesn't love him as much as
- ["Ardie Sue"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/ardie-sue/) - Genre: horrorYear written: 2008Year first published: 2009 Where You Can Find It in the DARK WAS THE NIGHT collection, October 2020Sinister Tales, vol. 4.2, out-of-print magazine, by Darkness Productions, 2009. History I started working on a themed collection ten years ago, but put it aside. The theme was "Southern Ghost Stories." Having lived in Virginia
- [Favorite Charities](https://fromwyrdwood.com/my-charities/) - American Red Cross American Red Cross: I've been a volunteer with the Red Cross since 2005, when I signed up to go help the victims of hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. Read about my deployment to the Gulf Coast. For eight years, I stayed closer to home and was a Disaster Action Team captain. I was
- [Affiliations](https://fromwyrdwood.com/professional-associations/) - Professional Writers Organizations Horror Writers Association: I've been an Active/Pro member of this organization since 1999. In 2011, I took the role of webmaster for them, and I've been doing it ever since. I love this org. The HWA, more than any other professional organization, has helped me in my career as a fiction writer.
- ["Outlaws"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/outlaws/) - Genre: erotica / dystopianYear first published: 2019 Where You Can Find It in the BEST WOMEN'S EROTICA OF THE YEAR 5 anthology, December 2019 Kindle | Audiobook | Paperback About the Anthology In Best Women’s Erotica of the Year, Volume 5, award-winning editor Rachel Kramer Bussel takes readers on an outrageous journey into the world
- [Another Dimension Anthology](https://fromwyrdwood.com/another-dimension-anthology/) - Genre: horror, dark fantasy Where You Can Find It Order the paperback edition online. Get the Kindle edition. About Dark and thought-provoking. 22 excellent new short stories collected to honor the tradition of storytelling that was Rod Serling’s legacy. Includes essays on Rod Serling and George Clayton Johnson as well as an introduction by Serling
- [Deep Cuts: Mayhem, Menace, and Misery](https://fromwyrdwood.com/deep-cuts-mayhem-menace-and-misery/) - Genre: horror Where You Can Find It Order the paperback edition online. Get the Kindle edition. History Over the course of several horror conventions, E.S. Magill, Chris Marrs, and I engaged in a discussion about doing a horror anthology that honored female horror writers. This discussion gained momentum, and before long, at Killercon in Las
- ["Nutcracker"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/nutcracker/) - Where you can find it: Cobalt City Christmas, on Amazon, by Timid Pirate, December 2009. History When Nathan Crowder told me about the Christmas themed anthology he planned to do, I was excited. I had never written a superhero story before this one, and my writerly whiskers began twitching with anticipating. I was immediately struck
- ["Nurse Magdaleine"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/nurse-magdaleine/) - Genre: horror / suspense The Spanish Flu of 1818-1819 created an overabundance of souls rushing into Purgatory, also known as Gehenna. At the peak of the pandemic, a nurse, Sister Magdaleine, returns to the army camp in Brest, France, in search of the man she had to leave behind. It's the Night of All Souls
- ["Cookies for Gio"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/cookies-for-gio/) - Genre: near-future suspense She's a hacker with a disabled son, living in a martial state. The future looks dark, with no promise of relief from the tyranny, and when her son's life is threatened, the mother must fight back using whatever means necessary. Where You Can Find It on Kindleon Audiblein the DARK WAS THE
- ["The Haunting of Mrs. Poole"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/haunting-pool/) - Genre: horror / suspense Virginia, 1872. The night before her wedding, Amelia sees a horrific spirit at the groom's mansion. The next day, she becomes Mrs. Orton Poole, the wife of a much older man, so she can save herself and her sister from poverty. When the ghost continues to plague her, she must find
- ["Crack o'Doom"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/crack-o-doom/) - Genre: horror Year written: 2002 Year first published: 2011 Honored: Listed among the Honorable Mentions in Ellen Datlow's Best Horror of the Year, Volume 4, 2011 Where You Can Find It on Kindle as a stand-alone in the DARK WAS THE NIGHT collection, October 2020 Fear of the Dark, anthology published by HorrorBound Magazine publications,
- ["Oral Tradition"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/oral-tradition/) - Where You Can Find It in the DARK WAS THE NIGHT collection, October 2020 Pseudopod Podcast, December 2010. Listen to it online, read by Ben Phillips. Chatter "Loved it. Those characters were alive for me, and the dread visceral." Lia Keyes History This story was inspired by the local legends, myths, and ghost stories that
- ["The Daughter"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-daughter/) - Genre: horror / suspense In ancient times, survival was never a given, and one's death could be slow, torturous, and extremely brutal. Not everyone had someone to wail for them, and so the race of Béan Sidhe took it upon themselves to be the voice of pain and sorrow for those who couldn't be heard.
- ["Coquettrice"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/coquettrice/) - Genre: horror, suspense When a medical intern stalks his own girlfriend to find out if she's cheating on him, he stumbles into an ages-old battle between a Catholic priest and a murderous monster. Can he save his future family from becoming the victims of his jealousy? Read it here: on Kindle as a stand-alone in
- [Novels](https://fromwyrdwood.com/publications/novels/) - My novels take place in a Wyrdwoodian reality. It's our universe with the veil pulled back to reveal just how complex, dangerous, and magical the world really is. To learn more about Wyrdwood and find stories you can read for free, online: go here. The Wyrdwood Welcome TrilogyStalking the Moon, Wyrdwood Welcome Trilogy #1
- ["Mother's Homestead"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/mothers-homestead/) - Genre: paranormal western (shifters) They called it the "wild" west for a reason. For a young bobcat shifter, the hardest part was fitting in and staking a claim on her territory. Where You Can Find It at the Storyteller's Vault (DriveThruFiction) History It's been a while since I had the opportunity to write in the
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- ["Papa Piraña" (short story)](https://fromwyrdwood.com/papa-pirana-page/) - Genre: dark fantasy Where You Can Find It Coming soon on Kindle Beast Within 2: The Beast Unleashed anthology edited by Jennifer Brozek and published by Graveside Tales, sometime in 2011. Purchase anthology at Amazon.com. History I was invited to submit to this anthology, and from the beginning I knew I wanted to write a
- ["The Last Zombie"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-last-zombie/) - Genre: horror Where you can find it: Revenant Magazine, out-of-print, Issue #0, 2009. History Face it. In 2009, zombies were hot. Everyone had a zombie story, except me, and I was feeling more than a little left out. I was a zombie aficionado, after all. I knew what to do to survive in the event
- ["The God Bloom"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-god-bloom/) - Genre: Biopunk Where You Can Find It Growing Dread: Biopunk Visions published by Timid Pirate Press, March, 2011. Order it online. History Nathan Crowder of Timid Pirate Publishing contacted me and said, "Biopunk." I was immediately intrigued and knew I had to write a story for submission to his upcoming anthology. I stewed on it
- ["The Barnes Family Reunion"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-barnes-family-reunion/) - Genre: horror Where You Can Find It Masters of Horror: the Anthology e-book and paperback, by Triskaideka Books, 2010. Podcast with Jason Warden reading it at ShadowCast Audio. History This story has many roots in my own past. No, my family is nothing like Jacob's (thank God), but I did drop bits and pieces of
- ["The Christ of St. Jozef Church"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/the-christ-of-st-jozef-church/) - Genre: suspense Where You Can Read It Dark Rainbow: Anthology of Queer Erotic Horror, by Riverdale Avenue Press, 2019. Order it online. History In 2004, my dear friend Cate and I were staying for a month in the Netherlands. She was there for university and an Economics conference, and I tagged along to get some
- ["Purgatory"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/purgatory/) - Genre: horror Where You Can Find It The Haunted Mansion Project, Year Two, print/Kindle anthology, by Damnation Books, 2013. Order it online. History In the fall of 2012, seventeen horror writers and artists met in Northern California to spend four days together in a haunted mansion. Ten of them were survivors of the original Haunted
- ["Pipsqueak"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/pipsqueak/) - Genre: urban fantasy Where You Can Find It Read it here, free. Originally published in Ravens in the Library, print anthology, by Quiet Thunder, 2009. (Limited edition, out of print.) Reviews Stage and Canvas, Mish (Part 2)“Ravens in the Library is a mere reflection of the love, compassion, and generosity that still exists in
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- ["Dr. Heckle and Mr. Jive"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/dr-heckle-and-mr-jive/) - Where You Can Find It Necrotic Tissue, issue 14, print magazine, by Stygian Publications, 2011. Order a copy for $10 at the Necrotic Tissue website, on Amazon US, Amazon UK, or Amazon Canada. History I became fascinated with the idea of horror and humor combined when I was trying to get a story into the
- [Future Imperfect: Best of Wily Writers, Volume 2](https://fromwyrdwood.com/wily-writers/future-imperfect-best-of-wily-writers-volume-2/) - Genre: speculative fiction Where You Can Find It Paperback: Amazon.com (12.95) SCIENCE FICTION ... FANTASY ... HORRORThe futures of which we’re now dreaming are taking on new twists and turns of the imagination. One could easily say that each of the stories in this volume take place in the future where magic has returned, technology
- [Night-Mantled: Best of Wily Writers, Vol. 1](https://fromwyrdwood.com/wily-writers/night-mantled-best-of-wily-writers-volume-1/) - I edited this collection of short stories. Genre: speculative fiction Where You Can Find It In paperback & for Kindle, now available to order at Amazon.com. Or, download the ebook in all the standard formats. History I started Wily Writers in 2008. It began as a conversation with author Ripley Patton about how writers could
- [Wily Writers](https://fromwyrdwood.com/wily-writers/) - Between 2009 and 2015, I produced a podcast of speculative fiction at WilyWriters.com. I partnered with celebrity guest editors to choose the best two stories each month. I was fortunate to have some amazing guest editors and writers appear at Wily Writers. In addition, the readers who interpret the stories on the audio recordings are
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- [Free Stories](https://fromwyrdwood.com/publications/short-stories/free-stories/) - You can read some of my stories online. If you find a link that's broken, please take a moment to let me know at angel.leigh.mccoy at gmail. Thanks! "Braham's Story" is a short-short glimpse into the past of Braham Eirsson, a character I created for Guild Wars 2. "Rox's Tale," is more a vignette than
- ["Charlie Darwin, or The Trine of 1809"](https://fromwyrdwood.com/publications/short-stories/charlie-darwin-or-the-trine-of-1809/) - Genre: fantasy Where You Can Find It On Kindle History 2009 marked the 200th birthdays of Charles Darwin (February 12), Abraham Lincoln (February 12), and Edgar Allen Poe (January 19). The most remarkable element of this momentous occasion is that these three historically significant men were born within one month of each other. When I
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- [Catsitter's Conundrum](https://fromwyrdwood.com/product/catsitters-conundrum/) - Is this story intense or cozy? (scale: 1-5) Scary - 😈😈 Violent - 🗡️🗡️ Funny - 😆😆😆😆😆 Sexy - 🔥 EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! In this light-hearted mystery series, a widowed fifty-something catsitter and her divorced thirty-something daughter solve mysteries in and around paranormal Wyrdwood, Oregon. AN ARSONIST, A KIDNAPPER, AND A CAT Kitty is the mom, a cat whisperer, and a keen observer. Saddled with debt, she has taken up catsitting to pay her mortgage. When the house next to where she’s catsitting burns down, and a boy goes missing, Kitty decides to get him back or die trying. Diana is the daughter, a tech geek married to a grifter in prison for perpetuating a Ponzi scheme. With her assets frozen by the FBI, Diana has had to move back in with her mother, and is trying not to let depression overwhelm her. As she job-hunts, her mom's latest obsession is just the distraction she needs. Muse is the cat. The king of cats in exile, to be exact. Literally. This rascally tuxedo follows Kitty around and offers keen observations on the people, places, and hijinks they encounter. He thinks he's being helpful. Wyrdwood is the weirdly magickal town on the Oregon Coast. It provides refuge for the descendants of mythic races. Normals coexist side-by-side with modern-day elves, witches, orcs, and etcetera in a volatile melting pot. The residents are just living their lives, falling in love, and trying to make a buck. And, of course, engaging in mischief. With insight into cat minds and red herrings galore, THE CATSITTER’S CONUNDRUM is a mystery that will keep you guessing all the way to the end. [novel . cozy mystery (triggers: grief )] Available at many outlets (in multiple formats) via Books2ReadClick here to browse options.
- [Evergreen Bounty](https://fromwyrdwood.com/product/evergreen-bounty/) - ENHANCED NARRATIVE EDITION Bounty hunter Steel Remington's one-night-stand turns out to be her next fugitive. He's a fae duke with a knack for getting under her skin and kisses that short-circuit her common sense. Things get complicated—and dangerous—when she delivers him to Apfallon, his ancestral realm, the mythic fae isle of Arthurian legend. Not everyone is pleased to see her. It's too easy to forget who's capturing whom in this cross-realm lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers romantasy from author Angel Leigh McCoy. Is this story intense or cozy? (scale: 1-5) Scary - 😈😈 Violent - 🗡️🗡️🗡️ Feels - ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Sexy - 🔥🔥🔥 This book is available in multiple formats. audio-visual audiobook sample on Youtube (see below) full version plus perks available to subscribers on (choose one): Substack Patreon Kindle & Kindle Unlim. ebook just-audio audiobook Sample of the Enhanced Narrative Audiobook Get the story without the bonus chapters (for captions, open it in Youtube). “Angel’s Pocket Realm Romances” are stand-alone love stories with cross-over characters from the modern fantasy world of Wyrdwood.

## Testimonials

- [Highly recommend...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/highly-recommend-2/) - "This was a great first book in what could be a nice long series. Hints of deeper things to come are scattered throughout!" — Nick on Goodreads (5 stars)
- [Highly recommend...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/highly-recommend/) - "If you’re looking for a book that will capture you, The Reluctant Undertaker is the book for you. With a mix of fantasy, mystery, a bit of romance and the enthralling complexity of relationships, you’ll get lost in the adventures that occur in the town of Wyrdwood." — Reader on Goodreads (5 stars)
- [Recommended.](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/recommended/) - "A very dark, gritty and well-plotted mix of urban fantasy and horror. There's violence, sex, and a twisty plot that kept me reading. ...it's full of potential as the world building is intriguing and the characters well done." — Annarella on Goodreads (4 stars)
- [...well written...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/well-written/) - "...the story was well written, original, with two interesting main characters, twin sisters, Isabella and Bluciel." — Sandy T on Goodreads (4 stars)
- [...twisted myths...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/twisted-myths/) - "If you like dark stories filled with twisted myths, The Reluctant Undertaker could be for you. I hope this is the beginning of a great series. I, for one, will keep an eye open for it." — Christina Frøkjær on Amazon (4 stars)
- [amazing](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/amazing/) - "This is the first book I´ve read from this author but it surely won´t be the last. " —Suze on Goodreads (5 stars)
- [sweet, complex, and romantic](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/sweet-complex-and-romantic/) - "I loved this story! It was majical, sweet, complex, and romantic with wonderful characters." —Sandy T on Goodreads (5 stars)
- [...so much fun.](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/so-much-fun/) - "Jackie is a great main character with solid characters supporting her. I thought that this story was so much fun." —Delphia Von Heeder on Goodreads (5 stars)
- [...a lot of good storytelling and heart.](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/a-lot-of-good-storytelling-and-heart/) - "A little Christmas/love magic and a lot of good story telling and heart." —Robin on Goodreads (4 stars)
- [...surprises you every step of the way.](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/surprises-you-every-step-of-the-way/) - "It's always good when you have an idea of how a book will go and it surprises you every step of the way." —Ink on Goodreads (5 stars)
- [I also loved all the characters...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/i-also-loved-all-the-characters/) - "I loved the selflessness of Jackie, who gave up her dreams, after her parents were killed in a car crash, to look after her younger brother." —Helen Causer on Goodreads (5 stars)
- [A good mystery with a hint of romance...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/a-good-mystery-with-a-hint-of-romance/) - "A good read which gets more and more exciting as the book progresses. ... A good mystery with a hint of romance told by the characters in turn, cat included of course (I enjoyed the different views on the action)." —Anne Kavcic on Goodreads (4 stars)
- [Very cheeky, I loved it.](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/i-cannot-wait-until-the-next-visit-to-wyrdwood/) - "The three main characters...are written so marvelously that you cannot help but want more of them. I see the author's sense of humor mostly in Diana and Muse. Very cheeky, I loved it. I cannot wait until the next visit to Wyrdwood." —Cat B on Goodreads (4 stars)
- [Enticing all the way through](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/enticing-all-the-way-through/) - "I like that it was not spicy or a lot of swearing. It was enticing all the way through. I look forward to reading another book that will continue the story..." —Denise Taylor on Goodreads (5 stars)
- [Highly entertaining.](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/excited-to-read-the-next-book/) - "...cat antics hilarity. Who knew cat-sitting led to mystery... Highly entertaining. Well written, fun read." —Jane litherland on Goodreads (5 stars)
- [...turns this genre on its axis...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/turns-this-genre-on-its-axis/) - "Fantastic little read! Having no idea what to expect of this cosy murder, I was pleasantly surprised to find a book that turns this genre on its axis with magical characters in the town of Wyrdwood." —Alyson Walton on Goodreads (4 stars)
- [I like Kitty.](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/the-three-make-a-formidable-trio/) - "She isn't your usual paranormal mystery/urban fantasy heroine. She isn't a take charge kick butt type person. She is much more mellow and go with the flow, though that hasn't always worked to her advantage." —Vintagebooklvr on Goodreads (3 stars)
- [...really liked the characters...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/the-three-make-a-formidable-trio-2/) - "I really liked the characters and especially the way Kitty treated the cats. The paranormal element adds an interesting twist since there [are] Normals and those with the spark living in the same town. I can’t wait for Kitty’s next cat sitting adventure." —Jeanne on Goodreads (5 stars)
- [absolutely delightful](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/absolutely-delightful/) - "I found myself knee-deep into the story and loving it. ... Kitty Katz, her Daughter Diane , and of course, Muse the King of cats, are absolutely delightful." —Cat B on Goodreads (stars n/a)
- [...a purr-fectly delightful mystery...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/a-purr-fectly-delightful-mystery/) - "...a purr-fectly delightful mystery that earns a solid four stars for its quirky characters, engaging plot, and the enchanting allure of a peculiar town." —Rahel Charikar on Goodreads (4 stars)
- [...excited to read the next book.](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/enticing-all-the-way-through-2/) - "This book was really interesting how it wove what started as two separate story lines together and brought the mother and daughter duo together. I am excited to read the next book." —Cassandra on Goodreads (5 stars)
- [Wyrdwood is practically a character...](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/wyrdwood-is-practically-a-character/) - "The town of Wyrdwood is practically a character along with the secondary characters." —Nancy on Goodreads (4 stars)
- [lively, lovely, exciting, and warm](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/lively-lovely-exciting-and-warm/) - "Angel Leigh McCoy writes in such a lively, lovely, exciting, and warm way that it's hard to put the book down." —Karin on Goodreads (5 stars)
- [poignant, thoughtful and chilling](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/poignant-thoughtful-and-chilling/) - "A lovely collection of poignant, thoughtful and chilling stories." —Yvonne Navarro, author of AfterAge
- [evocative, compelling, and mercilessly dark](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/evocative-compelling-and-mercilessly-dark/) - “Simultaneously gritty and mythical, melancholy and powerful, McCoy’s stories vary widely in style but are all evocative, compelling, and mercilessly dark.” —Alan Baxter, multi-award-winning author of Served Cold and Devouring Dark
- [rich in detail, vital in history and heritage](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial/rich-in-detail-vital-in-history-and-heritage/) - "The entirety of DARK WAS THE NIGHT evokes its namesake, heart-breaking, grim, and Gothic in wide-reaching sensibilities. More so, it’s rich in detail, vital in history and heritage, and marks an astute triumph of literary tragedy by author Angel Leigh McCoy." —Eric J. Guignard, award-winning author and editor, including That Which Grows Wild and Doorways

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- [EN-Rom004](https://fromwyrdwood.com/media_category/en-rom004/)

## Testimonial Categories

- [Collection 1](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial-category/collection1/) - for testimonials for Dark was the Night
- [Catsitter's Curse](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial-category/catsitterscurse/)
- [Catsitter's Conundrum](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial-category/catsitters-conundrum/)
- [Reluctant Undertaker](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial-category/reluctund/)
- [Christmas Cupid](https://fromwyrdwood.com/testimonial-category/cupid1/)