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09/01/10 Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Check out Deb's latest book review on the main fiction page, "Snow" by Ronald Malfi. Join Ron and Debbie and a load of guests at Horrorfind Weekend Sept. 3-5 in Gettysburg, PA. And don't forget to grab a copy of Shroud Magazine, Issue #9, which is now available and includes Deb's twisted tale "How I Met the Pope Lick Monster."

08/16/10 Shroud #9 - Summer Issue
Read Debbie's supernatural tale "How I Met the Pope Lick Monster" in Issue #9 of Shroud Magazine, now available for pre-order.

08/02/10 Horrorfind Weekend #12
Join Debbie in Gettysburg, PA over Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 3-5) for Horrorfind - the coolest horror convention around.

08/01/10 Mingling With Sharks
Read Deb's latest MySpace blog about networking at conventions.

07/14/10 The Nightwriter Report
The Summer Issue of Deb's newsletter is now available to subscribers. (Sign up on the Front-Index Page, if you haven't already.) Contents: News/Hex, Scary Southern Belle Blog, excerpt of YA novella ('Namesake'), photos of Brighton, England/World Horror Convention, interesting Reader/Writer Links, and the latest Irene & Ellie cartoon.

07/01/10 Happy 4th of July!
Check out Debbie's latest book review on the Main Fiction Page: Christopher Moore's "Bite Me." The next issue of her newsletter (The Nightwriter Report) will be available soon. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

06/12/10 Doorways Magazine
Read Debbie's latest MySpace blog: The Demise of Doorways Magazine.

06/08/10 Hypericon 6
Debbie just got back from Hypericon 6 in Nashville. Check out her photos for both Mo-Con V and Hypericon on Facebook (link on index page). The next issue of The Nightwriter Report will be available later this month (sign up on the index page).

05/04/10 Updates for May
Check out Debbie's book review of S.G. Browne's "Breathers - A Zombie's Lament" - on the Main Fiction Page. Photos of Mo-Con V will soon be posted on her Facebook page.

04/20/10 Mo-Con V
Join Debbie and many other speculative fiction writers at Mo-Con V in Indianapolis, Indiana from April 30 to May 2. See link on the Main Fiction Page for details.

04/02/10 The Trip to Brighton
Read Debbie's latest MySpace blog entry: WHC 2010 - The Trip to Brighton. Check out her Brighton photo album on Facebook as well. (The Facebook link is at the top of the index page.)

03/21/10 World Horror Convention
Debbie will be attending World Horror 2010 in Brighton, England from March 25-28. If you're there, don't hesitate to say hello if you see a redhead dressed in black. Also, the Winter/Spring Issue of Deb's newsletter, The Nightwriter Report, is now available to subscribers.

03/05/10 Shroud Magazine Sale
Debbie's twisted supernatural tale "How I Met the Pope Lick Monster" will be published in an upcoming issue (#10) of Shroud Magazine. You can read an excerpt of the story now under Fiction/Horror.

03/02/10 Conventions 2010
Visit Debbie's MySpace page to read her latest blog entry - conventions she'll be attending in 2010.

03/01/10 Spring Updates
Check out the Main Fiction Page to read Debbie's review of Ilona Andrews' urban fantasy novel "Magic Bites." Expect the next issue of The Nightwriter Report later this month, along with some new fiction excerpts.

02/01/10 Harlan County Horrors is Reviewed!
Here are some links to reviews for the anthology Harlan County Horrors (which includes Deb's story "The Power of Moonlight"): Bookgasm, Monster Librarian, Jeff Cutler.

01/02/10 Happy New Year
Visit the Main Fiction Page to read Deb's book review for January/February: Jeaniene Frost's "Halfway to the Grave."

12/05/09 LiveJournal
Debbie now has a poetry/lyrics blog on LiveJournal: http://debrkuhn.livejournal.com.

12/01/09 The Nightwriter Report
The fall issue of Debbie's newsletter is now available (sign up for it on the index page) and includes a news update (with hex), the Scary Southern Belle Blog, an excerpt of the short story "Ghost Writer", the latest Irene and Ellie cartoon, book-signing photos and more.

11/01/09 The House of Oddities
Hope everyone had a safe and spooky Halloween. Join Debbie and some other local writers for a booksigning in Jeffersonville, Indiana at The House of Oddities on Saturday, November 14, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Debbie has promised to sign copies of the anthology Harlan County Horrors with a black quill dipped in bat's blood ink. Be there or be square! Also remember to check out the November/December book review on the Main Fiction Page-Karen Marie Moning's "Darkfever." The next issue of Deb's newsletter, The Nightwriter Report, will be available later this month.

10/01/09 Harlan County Horrors Now Released!
Order a copy of the new anthology from Apex Publications, Harlan County Horrors, which includes Debbie's supernatural tale "The Power of Moonlight." Join Debbie and several other writers at The Morris Book Shop in Lexington, KY on Saturday, October 24, for the antho release/Halloween party and signing, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

09/22/09 If You Can't Beat'em, Join'em
Debbie now has a Facebook account. Check out her profile here.

09/04/09 The Choate Road Interrogation
Check out this interview with Debbie on Choate Road: http://www.choateroad.com/interview.htm

09/01/09 Happy Labor Day Weekend
Debbie's book review for September/October is now up on the Main Fiction Page - Michele Lee's "Rot."

08/21/09 Time for Tweeting
Debbie finally has a Twitter account - check it out here: http://twitter.com/DeborahKuhn

07/20/09 The Nightwriter Report
The Summer Issue of Debbie's newsletter is now available. Sign up for it on the Index Page to check out the latest news, fiction excerpts, Scary Southern Belle Blog, and the Irene & Ellie cartoon, etc.

07/01/09 Happy 4th of July!
Debbie's book review for July/August is now up on the Main Fiction Page: "Moon Called" by Patricia Briggs. The next issue of her newsletter, The Nightwriter Report, will be available by mid-July.

06/01/09 Hypericon 5 (June 5-7)
Travel to Nashville, TN this coming weekend for Hypericon 5 - a speculative fiction convention with lots of guests and events. Check out the link here.

05/12/09 Harlan County Horrors Update
The Apex Book Company anthology Harlan County Horrors is now available for preorder (publication date will be October 1). Order now and save almost 20%. Debbie's supernatural tale "The Power of Moonlight" will be included in the Table of Contents, along with eleven other stories by other horror writers. Check out the Apex Book Company site for more details. Read an excerpt of Deb's story now under Fiction/Horror.

05/01/09 Mo-Con IV
Join Debbie and the Indiana Horror Writers in Indianapolis for Mo-Con IV (A New Hope), May 15-17, 2009. Also, check out her latest book review for May/June, Janet Evanovich's "Plum Spooky" - on the Main Fiction Page.

04/21/09 Doorways Magazine-Issue #8
The Winter/Spring Issue (#8) of Doorways Magazine is now available online or at your local Barnes and Noble bookstore. Check it out to read more tales of horror and the supernatural, as well as articles on the paranormal (Debbie is the non-fiction editor for Doorways).

04/01/09 Harlan County Horrors
Debbie has received confirmation that her supernatural tale, "The Power of Moonlight," will be included in the Apex Publications anthology Harlan County Horrors. The book is scheduled to be released in October of 2009 and should be up for pre-order soon. Check under Fiction/Horror to read an excerpt of the story now.

03/01/09 Happy St. Patrick's Day! (Spring Updates)
The Winter/Spring Issue of The Nightwriter Report is now available. (If you'd like to subscribe, just fill out the form on the index page.) The latest book review (Gypsies Stole My Tequila) can be found on the Main Fiction Page. Check back later this month to read an excerpt of Debbie's horror story "The Power of Moonlight," which is scheduled to appear in an upcoming Apex Publications' anthology.

02/01/09 Indiana Horror Writers' Winter Retreat
Join the members of the Indiana Horror Writers in Indianapolis, Indiana for their next writing retreat weekend, February 20 through 22. Check their site for details.

01/03/09 Happy New Year!
Check back soon for a new book review (Bestial: Werewolf Apocalypse) and fiction excerpts. Also, the next issue of Debbie's newsletter, The Nightwriter Report, will be available next month.

11/03/08 Fall Update
Read Deb's book review for November/December, now posted on the main Fiction Page: "The Laughter of Dead Kings" by Elizabeth Peters. Check back soon for more horror story excerpts, and don't forget to visit her MySpace page to read her latest blog entry, "Suffragette City."

10/14/08 Happy Halloween!
The fall issue of Debbie's newsletter (The Nightwriter Report) is now available. A news update, the Scary Southern Belle Blog, an excerpt of a new horror story, and the latest Irene & Ellie cartoon is included.

09/01/08 Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Join Debbie this month (Sept. 26-28) in Columbus, Ohio for Context 21. Tanya Huff and Brian Keene will be the guests of honor.

08/01/08 Necon 28 Report
Debbie attended Necon 28 (Camp Necon), July 17-20. Her convention report has been posted on her MySpace blog (see link on index page). Read all about The Good, The Bad and The Scary.

07/01/08 Happy Independence Day!
Coming in 2009: Harlan County Horror, an anthology from Apex Publications, will include Debbie's story, "The Power of Moonlight." Check back here later this year for more details. Also, the latest issue of Deb's newsletter, The Nightwriter Report, is now available for subscribers (includes an excerpt of "The Power of Moonlight"). A new book review for July/August has also been posted on the Main Fiction Page: Brian Keene's "Kill Whitey."

06/01/08 Mo-Con III: The Intersection of Spirituality, Art & Gender
Debbie will be attending Mo-Con III in Indianapolis, Indiana from June 13 through 15. The event will be held over the weekend at The Dwelling Place (also sponsored by the Indiana Horror Writers). Lots of writers and editors will be there, so stop by and say hello!

05/26/08 Happy Memorial Day!
Read the latest review of the horror anthology from Apex Digest, "Gratia Placenti," which includes Debbie's story, "Crasher." Here's the link: HorrorScope.

05/03/08 Spring Updates
Debbie will soon post the details about a new anthology from Apex Publications. Her horror story will appear in the book in 2009. Also, check out her latest book review on the Main Fiction Page, Alexandra Sokoloff's "The Harrowing." The next issue of Debbie's newsletter, The Nightwriter Report, will be available in late June.

04/08/08 The Horror of Women
Read about Debbie's first encounter with Apex Digest editor Jason Sizemore in his guest blog entry for Horror Library. (Scroll down to the April 8th entry.)

04/01/08 World Horror Convention
Debbie has just returned from the WHC in Salt Lake City, Utah. Check back soon for links to photos. A detailed report will appear in the next issue of her newsletter.

03/16/08 The Nightwriter Report
The winter issue of Debbie's newsletter is now available (by subscription only). Visit the front index page to sign up.

03/01/08 March Updates
Deb's book review for March/April can be found over on the Main Fiction Page - Straub's "Lost Boy, Lost Girl." The next issue of her newsletter, "The Nightwriter Report," will be available by mid-March. You can now read an excerpt of her new short story, "Playground for the Dead," under Fiction/Horror. Also, check out these links to read the latest reviews of the horror antho, "Gratia Placenti" and Deb's story "Crasher": FearZone Part 1 FearZone Part 2

02/01/08 What's Up for February
Don't forget to visit Deb's MySpace page to read her latest blog entries and see her personal photos. The next issue of her newsletter, The Nightwriter Report, will be available late this month. Also, it's been reported that the anthology, "Gratia Placenti," has made it on to the preliminary ballot for the Bram Stoker Awards. The final nominees should be announced within the next few weeks.

01/01/08 Happy New Year!
Check out Deb's latest book review, "The Remains of the Dead," by Wendy Roberts, now on the Main Fiction Page. A new excerpt of her novel-in-progress, "Reunion," has also been posted. And subscribe to Debbie's newsletter (The Nightwriter Report) today by 6:00 p.m. EST and have a chance to win a signed trade paperback copy of the horror anthology, "Gratia Placenti." The form is on the front index page.

12/01/07 Gratia Placenti ("for the sake of pleasing") - Just Published
Read Debbie's horror story, "Crasher," in the 2007 featured writer anthology from Apex Publications. Click here to order.

11/29/07 The Nightwriter Report
The fall issue of Debbie's newsletter is now available and includes a new excerpt of her novel-in-progress, "Reunion," the Scary Southern Belle Blog, a HorrorHound Weekend anecdote, personal photos, the latest "Irene & Ellie" cartoon, etc.

11/01/07 HorrorHound Weekend
Debbie's looking forward to attending HorrorHound Weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana, November 16-18. Check out the details here. Also, pop over to the Main Fiction Page and read Deb's book review for November/December, "Morbid Curiosity," by Deborah LeBlanc. The next issue of The Nightwriter Report will be available later this month.

10/07/07 Gratia Placenti-Apex Publications
The new featured writer horror anthology, Gratia Placenti ("for the sake of pleasing") is now available for pre-order and will include Debbie's short story "Crasher." The book is scheduled to be released by Apex Publications on or around December 1st.

10/01/07 Doorways Magazine-A Journal of Horror and the Paranormal
Debbie has just accepted the position of non-fiction editor for Doorways Magazine. She is now accepting articles for the December issue.

09/01/07 Fall Updates
Check out Debbie's latest book review of Simon Wood's "Accidents Waiting to Happen," and read an excerpt of her new horror story, "Crasher," under Fiction/Horror/Short Stories. The tale will appear in Apex Digest's themed anthology, Gratia Placenti ("for the sake of pleasing"), which should be released in early December. Check back here soon for details on how to pre-order the book.

08/28/07 The Nightwriter Report
The summer issue of Debbie's newsletter is now available. (To subscribe, visit the front index page and scroll down.) Read Debbie's convention report, with photos, for Mo*Con II: The Intersection of Faith, Race & Art. Get an early peek at an excerpt of Debbie's latest horror short story, "Crasher," and check out her Scary Southern Belle Blog.

08/13/07 Second Annual Apex Day
Travel to Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, KY on September 22 to help celebrate the success of Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest. Meet editor Jason Sizemore, Debbie, and several other writers and artists. The event starts at 2:00 P.M. and goes to 5:00. Click here for details.

08/01/07 ConGlomeration 2007
A cool little con in Louisville, KY, August 10-12: http://www.conglomeration.org

07/04/07 Happy 4th of July!
Check out the latest book review on the Main Fiction Page - Tabitha King's collaborative novel, "Candles Burning." The summer issue of Debbie's newsletter (The Nightwriter Report) should be available in mid August and will include the low down on Mo*Con II.

06/01/07 Mo*Con II - The Intersection of Faith Race and Art
Meet Debbie at this special event in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 28 and 29 at The Dwelling Place.

04/30/07 Updates for May
The site has been updated as of today. On the Main Fiction Page, you'll find photos of the World Horror Convention (Toronto, Ontario), and Deb's latest book review: "Heart-Shaped Box" by Joe Hill. The latest issue of The Nightwriter Report is now available, which contains a full report on the World Horror Convention, with extra photos not on this site. You'll also see photos from the Kentucky Derby Festival's "Thunder over Louisville," some pics from Deb's personal album, a Hex of the Month, and of course, an "Irene & Ellie" cartoon. Enjoy!

04/14/07 Progress Update
A family emergency has put Debbie a bit behind schedule, but subscribers can expect the next issue of The Nightwriter Report to be available by the end of April. Included will be a full report on the World Horror Convention in Toronto, with photos and anecdotes galore, along with the latest "Irene & Ellie" cartoon. Photos from the con will also be posted on the Main Fiction Page. Stay tuned!

03/17/07 Happy St. Patrick's Day!
May the luck o' the Irish be with you all! Debbie's looking forward to the World Horror Convention, which takes place this month (03/29-04/01) in Toronto, Ontario. If you plan on attending, Deb would love to meet you. (Remember that you'll need a passport if you fly into Canada. Drivers will need them in 2008.)

03/01/07 Book Review for March/April
Go to the main Fiction page to read Deb's review of "The Dwelling," a supernatural thriller by Susie Maloney.

02/19/07 January/February issue of The Nightwriter Report
The latest issue of Debbie's newsletter is now available. If you haven't subscribed yet, click here and scroll down.

02/18/07 P&E Readers Poll Results for 2006
For the third year in a row, one of Debbie's horror stories is a top ten finisher in the Preditors & Editors Readers' Poll. "The White Death" has tied for second place: http://www.anotherealm.com/prededitors/votesshorror06.htm

02/05/07 Upcoming Anthologies
Debbie has been invited by Apex Publishing to submit two stories for their upcoming speculative fiction anthologies due out late this year: Harlan County Horror and Gratia Placenti. Stay tuned for more details. Update on The Nightwriter Report: The January/February issue of Deb's newsletter should be available by the middle of this month.

01/10/07 P&E Readers Poll 2006
After a delayed start, The Preditors & Editors Readers Poll will now be open until the end of January. Vote for Debbie under the category of Horror Short Story - her tale "The White Death" has been nominated (read it in its entirety here under Fiction/Horror/Short Story). You can also vote for Deb's site under Author's Page. Just click on the following link:

http://www.critters.org/predpoll/

01/01/07 Happy New Year!!!!
Check the Main Fiction Page to read the book review for January/February, Graham Masterton's "Night Wars." Also on the Main Fiction Page, Deb has posted the rough draft of the entire first chapter of "Reunion," her novel-in-progress. (Further excerpts of the book can be read in her newsletter, "The Nightwriter Report.")

12/27/06 The Dead of Night Awards
As a two-time contributor with her Waverly Hills ghost stories, Debbie is a contender for the award of Best Author over at Estronomicon Ezine. Voting ends January 31st and the winners will be announced in February. Click on the following URL and scroll down a bit to the Awards Section to vote for her (and your favorite artist):

http://www.screamingdreams.com/estronomicon.htm

12/09/06 Apex Interview and Reprint Now Posted!
Check out the following link to read Debbie's interview on the Apex Science Fiction & Horror Digest site, along with her horror story, "Red Barchetta" (reprint listed on right side of interview page): http://apexdigest.livejournal.com/22505.html

12/07/06 November-December Issue of The Nightwriter Report
The latest double issue of Debbie's newsletter is now available, and includes an article on the local haunts of Louisville, a featured travel section of photos, market info, Deb's latest Hex, the Scary Southern Belle Blog, a holiday recipe, the Chapter One conclusion of her novel-in-progress, "Reunion," and a new "Irene & Ellie" cartoon - the old gals host a party. To subscribe, click here and scroll down.

11/30/06 Upcoming Interview
Debbie will be interviewed by Apex Horror & Science Fiction Digest next month. The interview will be posted online around December 7, and will include a link to one of Deb's horror stories, a reprint called "Red Barchetta." Check back here soon for more details. Special Note: The November/December issue of Deb's newsletter, "The Nightwriter Report," should be available by December 7.

11/01/06 Book Review for November/December
Check out Deb's review on the Main Fiction Page for Jack Ketchum's "Off Season." And look for more site updates later this month, including another excerpt of her novel-in-progress, "Reunion." We hope everyone had a spooky Halloween!

10/27/06 Wicked Karnival Issue #7 Now Released!
Read Debbie's horror story, "The White Death," in Issue #7 of Wicked Karnival Magazine, available in print and as a pdf file: http://www.lulu.com/content/485078. The tale was illustrated by artist Glenn Chadbourne, who is now collaborating with Stephen King. This issue also contains stories, articles and interviews by/with Graham Masterton, Edward Lee, Wrath James White, Ramsey Campbell, and many more authors. Enjoy!

10/01/06 September-October Issue of The Nightwriter Report
The latest double issue of Debbie's newsletter is now available. Subscribers in the U.S. who haven't received the emailed link to the PDF file by midnight EDT on the 1st should contact Deb. The September/October issue includes her convention report for Horrorfind Weekend in Baltimore (Aug. 11-13), which includes a short video and extra photos. Also included is market info, Deb's Hex of the Month, the Scary Southern Belle Blog, another excerpt of her novel-in-progress, "Reunion," and a new "Irene & Ellie" cartoon - the old gals attend a concert. To subscribe, click here and scroll down. Check back later this month for details on how you can get a copy of Wicked Karnival Magazine's Issue #7, which includes Debbie's illustrated horror story, "The White Death." Also, keep in mind that Horror Day in Louisville is being celebrated Friday, October 13th, starting at 6:00 p.m. at Carmichael's Bookstore on Frankfort Avenue: http://www.myspace.com/horrorday.

09/07/06 Mysterical-E Contest Winner
Debbie's supernatural mystery story, "What Happened in the Cellar," has just won First Place in the fall contest over at Mysterical-E. The story appears on their site in the current issue and has an illustration by U.K. artist Teresa Tunaley. Check it out!

09/01/06 Happy Labor Day
Everyone have a safe and happy holiday weekend, and don't forget to visit the Main Fiction Page to check out Debbie's latest book review for September/October - "The Loveliest Dead" by Ray Garton. Also, check back soon for an update on the release of Wicked Karnival Magazine's Issue #7, which will include Debbie's illustrated horror story, "The White Death." Read an excerpt of the tale now under Fiction/Horror/Short Stories.

08/25/06 Horror Day - Friday the 13th
If you happen to be in Louisville on October 13 at 6:00 p.m., join Debbie, editor Jason Sizemore of Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest, writer Mari Adkins, and artists Scott Webb, Judi Davidson, Billy Tackett and Steven Gilberts at Carmichael's Bookstore, located at 2720 Frankfort Avenue, to celebrate Horror Day. There will be an artist showcase, a viewing of Taylor White's short film Necromancer, author signings and readings and a Q&A panel.

08/19/06 Horrorfind Weekend Photos
Go to the Main Fiction page and click on the pdf link to see Deb's Horrorfind pictures. NOTE: Unfortunately, due to the terrorist plot discovery of August 10, which led to cancelled flights, actors Rutger Hauer, Adrienne Barbeau and Denise Crosby were not able to attend.

08/08/06 Horrorfind Weekend
Get yourself ready for some wicked fun! Join Debbie and scores of other horror fans in Baltimore (Hunt Valley), Maryland this Friday through Sunday (11-13) for all sorts of special events. And if you happen to see Deb, make sure you say hello.

08/01/06 July-August Issue of The Nightwriter Report
The latest combined issue of Debbie's monthly newsletter is now available. Subscribers who haven't yet received the emailed link to the PDF file should contact Deb right away. The July/August issue includes her report and photos from the Hypericon II convention in Nashville, which took place June 23-25; also included is market info, Deb's Hex of the Month, the Scary Southern Belle Blog, another excerpt of her novel-in-progress, "Reunion," and a new "Irene & Ellie" cartoon - the old gals go shopping.
To subscribe, click here and scroll down. Also, Debbie has added a rough draft excerpt of "Reunion" to the Main Fiction Page, the beginning of Chapter One. Just click on the Synopsis/Excerpt link to read it.

07/30/06 Destination: Apex
Join the editors, contributors and fans of Apex Science Fiction & Horror Digest for a celebration and artist/author book signing at Destination Booksellers in New Albany, Indiana on Saturday, August 5th, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Debbie hopes to be in attendance. Check out this link for more info: http://www.apexdigest.com/destination.shtml

07/01/06 Happy 4th of July Weekend!
Have a safe holiday and be on the lookout for the following Main Fiction Page updates to be made over the next few days: The posting of Debbie's Hypericon II photos and her book review for July/August, Brian Keene's "The Conqueror Worms." Later this month, a link to an excerpt of Deb's (multi-genre) novel-in-progress, "Reunion," will also be posted on the Main Fiction Page.

06/23/06 Hypericon II
Debbie will be attending the Hypericon II convention in Nashville, TN this weekend, the 23rd thru 25th, located at Days Inn at The Stadium. She hopes to see you there! (Details and photos to follow.)

06/04/06 Double Issue of The Nightwriter Report
The combined May/June issue of Debbie's newsletter is now available, and includes a full report on the WHC (San Francisco, May 11-14), along with additional photos, more market info/writer-reader links, her Hex of the Month, the Scary Southern Belle Blog, the latest "Irene & Ellie" cartoon, and, finally, an excerpt of her latest novel-in-progress, "Reunion." To subscribe, click here and scroll down.

06/02/06 World Horror Convention '06 Photos
Finally! Check out the links (pdf files) on the Main Fiction Page to see Debbie's photos of the WHC, which took place in San Francisco, May 11-14. Read her blog link as well, "Tequila and Teddy Bear Bombs."

06/01/06 Wicked Karnival Issue #7
The tentative release date for Issue #7 of Wicked Karnival Magazine is June 28th. Deb's horror story, "The White Death," will be included in the lineup and has been illustrated by artist Glenn Chadbourne. Check back soon for updates.

05/01/06 World Horror Convention
In less than two weeks, Debbie will be attending the WHC in San Francisco, May 11-14. If you plan to be there as well, let her know about it! She'll be promoting Issue #7 of Wicked Karnival Magazine (due out in late May), which will include her horror story, "The White Death," illustrated by Glenn Chadbourne. Also, as of this month, Deb is officially a review editor for the mag.

04/16/06 Happy Easter
The April issue of Deb's newsletter, "The Nightwriter Report," is now available. Read all about her Waverly Hills Sanatorium Tour, photos included. To subscribe, click here and scroll down.

04/01/06 Waverly Hills Tour
Debbie will be taking an official tour of Waverly Hills Sanatorium here in Louisville on Sunday, April 2. The haunted hospital has been the setting for a few of her stories, including "The White Death." Stay tuned for photos and details appearing in the slightly delayed April issue of her monthly newsletter, The Nightwriter Report. Visit the index page to sign up now!

03/13/06 News Flash
It's just been announced that artist Glenn Chadbourne (who is working with Stephen King on his upcoming novel, "The Secretary of Dreams") will be illustrating Debbie's horror story, "The White Death," for Issue #7 of Wicked Karnival, available in June.

03/02/06 "The White Death"
Wicked Karnival Magazine will be publishing Deb's new horror story, "The White Death," in Issue #7 (May '06).

03/01/06 Estronomicon
Debbie's flash fiction horror tale, "Midnight at Waverly Hills," is featured (and illustrated) in the March '06 issue of Estronomicon. The tale's prequel, "One Last Night at Waverly Hills," will appear in the April issue.

Also, the March issue of Deb's newsletter, "The Nightwriter Report," is now available, and includes the conclusion of her new horror story, "The White Death." Sign up to check it out!

02/04/06 2005 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll Results
The official results are in for the 2005 P&E Readers Poll and Debbie's tale, "Red Barchetta," is listed as #5 under Horror Short Story. She came in thirteenth for the category of Author's Page. Just wait til next year!!!

02/01/06 Progress Update
The February issue of Deb's monthly newsletter, "The Nightwriter Report," is now available. Sign up now (see form on index page) to read her latest horror story, "The White Death." And check out the pet photo gallery (link on Author Bio page) to see the newest member of Debbie's family, a charming (but wicked) white feline named "Romeo." (A fond farewell to her oldest cat, LeStat, who passed away in December.) Don't forget to visit again later to read an excerpt of her novel in progress, "Reunion," which is part ghost story, part mystery and part romance. The synopsis can now be found on the main Fiction page.

01/10/06 Reviews Restored
Some of you may have noticed the "glitch" going on with the review page - the reviews for Debbie's work disappeared last week, something that also happened back in November. Luckily, the recent backup file was found and they have since been restored again. Please contact Debbie if you notice any further problems.

01/04/06 Contest Winner
Deb's funny fantasy tale, "Moonlighting," has placed second in Anotherealm's "Wizard" flash fiction contest. Check it out!

01/03/06 2005 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll Now Open
Please vote for Debbie under the categories of Horror Short Story ("Red Barchetta") and Author's Page. Visit http://www.critters.org/predpoll and follow the instructions.

01/02/06 "Frankie Revetta's Favorite Chair"
Deb's humorous supernatural tale can be found in Issue 2 of Theatre of Decay, now available in print or as a PDF file.

01/01/06 Happy New Year
The first issue of The Nightwriter Report is now available. If any subscriber has not yet received email notification, please let Debbie know and a new message containing the link to the PDF file will be sent. If you haven't signed up yet, visit the index page and fill out the form provided.

12/16/05 "Irene & Ellie"
The Nightwriter Report (first issue coming January 1, 2006) will include a short monthly comic strip created by Debbie and writer/cartoonist, C.N. Pitts. Be sure to check out the senile adventures of sisters Irene & Ellie.

12/06/05 Whispers of Wickedness Advent Calendar
Pop on over to the Whispers of Wickedness forum (the Chat section) to enjoy one free flash story a day throughout December. Check out Debbie's offering for December 3rd, "Fortune Cookie," and "High Priorities," posted on Xmas Day.

11/08/05 The Nightwriter Report
Visit the homepage to sign up for the first issue of Debbie's monthly newsletter, coming January 1, 2006. The contents will include access to Deb's "Scary Southern Belle Blog," insider market news, convention info and photos, local antics, questionable jokes, bad poetry, writing tips, excerpts from Deb's latest works in progress, a chance to receive free promotional items, and who knows what else! NOTE: All email addresses will remain private and readers can unsubscribe at any time without fear of curses, death threats, revenge spells, or bad karma.

11/02/05 DemonMinds Awards
Debbie's vampire story, "Moonlight Sonata," has been voted "Favorite Monster Tale of 2005" over at DemonMinds.

11/01/05 Website Updates
Be on the lookout this month for changes on the front index page, including new graphics and more news. Also check back soon for details on how interested readers can sign up for Debbie's new monthly newsletter, The Nightwriter Report (for access to her personal/writer's blog, the latest convention/travel photos, drawings for free promotional items, etc.).

10/15/05 DemonMinds
The vampire tale, "Moonlight Sonata", can now be read over at DemonMinds under New Tales, and might soon also be reviewed as the Featured Tale. Stay tuned for more info. UPDATE 10/24/05: "Moonlight Sonata" is this week's Featured Tale in the current issue of DemonMinds.

10/05/05 Estronomicon
Debbie's been invited to submit to a brand new zine featuring Fantasy, SciFi, and Horror fiction. The first issue is set for release in January '06. Check back here soon for more details. UPDATE 10/15/05: "Midnight at Waverly Hills" is scheduled to be included in issue number three of Estronomican. SECOND UPDATE 10/24/05: "One Last Night at Waverly Hills," a prequel to "Midnight," will appear in issue number four.

09/20/05 Anotherealm Flash Fiction Contest for September/October
"Moonlighting," a humorous fantasy tale, has now been posted over on the revamped Anotherealm site under Contest Stories/The Wizard.

09/07/05 "Marantha's Curse"
Deb's latest flash piece (a sequel to "Mr. Kroll") will be appearing soon over at Whispers of Wickedness. Remember to check it out and read an excerpt now under Fiction/Horror/Flash. UPDATE 09/14/05: "Marantha's Curse" has now been posted at WoW, under Wicked Stories.

08/18/05 Nocturnal Ooze-Featured Frights
Check out the October/November 2005 issue of Nocturnal Ooze to read Deb's horror story, "Red Barchetta." An excerpt of the tale can be read now under Fiction/Horror/Short Stories.

08/15/05 Whispering Spirits Ezine: 2005 Flash Fiction Horror Contest Update
Debbie's two flash entries, "Midnight at Waverly Hills" and "One Last Night at Waverly Hills," have both made it to the final readings. Contest winners will be picked in October. Here's to hoping!

07/26/05 Theatre of Decay
Look for Debbie's humorous supernatural yarn, "Frankie Revetta's Favorite Chair," in the January '06 issue of Theatre of Decay, a new B/W print mag. You can read an excerpt of the story now on this site under Fiction/Horror/Short Stories.

07/22/05 Progress Update
July has been a busy month for Debbie. Plotting and planning two novels and - finally - submitting more unpublished stories and reprints to mags/zines. She has also entered two of her supernatural tales in the 2005 Flash Fiction
Contest over at Whispering Spirits Ezine. Wish her luck! EDIT: Speaking of updates - check out the pet photo gallery (links under Author Bio) to see some new pictures of Debbie's "kids."

06/15/05 Horrorfind Weekend
Debbie will be attending the Horrorfind convention this year in Baltimore, MD the weekend of August 19 - 21. The event is not only for writers, but horror movie fans, collectors, actors - and anyone on the strange side. Join the fun.

05/16/05 Best of Astounding Tales, Volume 1
The paperback version is now available for order at Lulu.com, and includes Debbie's ghost story, "Loveland Castle." The e-book version is also available at Whortleberry Press.

05/05/05 Whispers of Wickedness
Check out Deb's spooky flash story, "Mr. Kroll," over at Whispers of Wickedness.

05/01/05 Best of Astounding Tales 2004
The ebook for the Best of Astounding Tales anthology is now available over at Whortleberry Press. The print version should be out around May 15 and will also include Deb's story, "Loveland Castle." Check back here for details.

04/11/05 New Flash ghost story
Check out "Jesse's Girl" under the Horror/Flash Fiction section. This story was co-authored with C.N. Pitts and will soon be posted over at Anotherealm. EDIT: 05/01/05-Jesse's Girl can now also be found under Flash Fiction at AR.

03/07/05 Flash Fiction story picked for anthology
Debbie's humorous ghost story, "Loveland Castle," will be included in the Astounding Tales (paperback and ebook editions) "Best of" anthology for 2004 - stay tuned for details on the release date.

02/16/05 Tenth Place Finalist
The results for the 2004 Preditors & Editors Readers Poll are in and Deb's horror story, "What Happened in the Cellar," has placed in the top ten. Her horror flash tale "Midnight at Waverly Hills" placed thirteenth. Check out the results here.

01/29/05 "One Last Night at Waverly Hills"
Deb's latest flash story has just been posted over at Anotherealm. Check it out - and visit the BBS there to see what the regulars think of it.

01/10/05 Progress update
After receiving several requests, Debbie has finally penned a prequel to her popular story, "Midnight at Waverly Hills." Check the Fiction/Horror section soon to read "One Last Night at Waverly Hills." Romance readers will be happy to know that she has begun another novel entitled "Fall of a Happy Spinster." Check back this spring for excerpts under Fiction/Romance.

11/30/04 "Loveland Castle" contest winner
Debbie's humourous ghost story has placed second in the flash fiction contest over at Astounding Tales. Check it out.

10/31/04 October/November issue of DMR now online
Read Debbie's supernatural tale, "Little White Casket," in the current issue of Dark Moon Rising.

10/5/04 "Warning Bells" published
This sci-fi tale of Debbie's is now online at Gateway S-F Magazine. Take a look.

09/14/04 Contest entry posted on Anotherealm
Deb's flash fiction fantasy tale, "High Priorities," is now online over at Anotherealm.

09/08/04 New flash fiction story online now
Check out Deb's flash fiction contest entry, "Loveland Castle," over at Astounding Tales.

09/03/04 Dark Moon Rising delay
Due to the editor's illness, the August '04 issue of Dark Moon Rising was cancelled. You can check out Debbie's story, "Little White Casket," in the October issue instead. In the meantime, please visit DMR to vote for your favorite writers, who will be included in the upcoming Best of Anthology.

08/13/04 to 08/15/04: Horrorfind Weekend
The horror convention held in Hunt Valley, Maryland turned out to be a tremendous amount of fun for Debbie and her writer pal, Nicole Cushing. The girls met up with publishers, editors, actors, and horror fans galore. An interesting, worthwhile experience all the way around.

07/22/04: Local Barnes & Noble signing
Deb's signing at the Summit's Barnes and Noble went well. She would like to thank the members of the Louisville Romance Writers for turning out in force to show their support.

06/28/04: DMR wants story for upcoming issue
Dark Moon Rising will publish Deb's supernatural tale, "Little White Casket," online in their August 2004 issue. Read an excerpt now under Fiction/Horror.

06/17/04: Barnes and Noble booksigning
On July 22, 2004, Debbie will be appearing for a booksigning at Barnes & Noble, The Summit, in Louisville at 7:00 p.m. Stop by and say hello.

06/1/04: Check out the first issue of Astounding Stories
Debbie has a flash fiction tale appearing in the debut issue of Astounding Stories.

05/14/04: Flash and Reviews
Check out Debbie's flash fiction horror tale, "Midnight at Waverly Hills," over at the new zine, www.darkwalls.com. Debbie will also be contributing book reviews at Night Allusions, the forum.

05/1/04: "Angeline" Published
This tale of psychological horror is now online in Dark Fire Fiction's May/June issue. Check it out.

04/18/04: LRW Presentation
Debbie will be giving a presentation on self-promotion at the Louisville Romance Writers' April 24 meeting. New writers in the area are encouraged to attend!

03/27/04: Dark Moon Rising
"What Happened in the Cellar" will appear in the April/May online issue of DMR. Read the excerpt now under Fiction/Horror. www.darkmoonrising.com

03/22/04: "Warning Bells" to be published
Debbie's time travel story will appear in GateWay S-F Magazine's #10 web edition in June and in the #8 print issue in May. You can read an excerpt under Horror/Fiction right now.

03/15/04: Interview online now at Love Romances
To read the latest interview with Debbie, check out this link at Love Romances.

03/03/04: New U.K. zine to publish short story
"Angeline," Debbie's offering of psychological horror, will be appearing in the May-June issue of Dark Fire Fiction, based in the U.K. As usual, you can read an excerpt now under Fiction/Horror.

02/18/04: Flash Fiction Update
Visit Anotherealm (www.anotherealm.com) and read Debbie's latest flash fiction stories: Midnight at Waverly Hills, Fortune Cookie, Expiration Date and Hotel California.

01/25/04: Story picked for Best of 2003 Anthology
Debbie's humorous offering, "Frankie Revetta's Favorite Chair," has been picked for inclusion in the Saucy Tales of the Supernatural, Best of 2003 anthology, available online now at www.freewebs.com/saucytales/.

01/15/04: "Little White Casket" published online
A new ezine, Whispering Spirits, will publish Debbie's supernatural tale in its January 15 - March 15 issue. Read an excerpt now under Fiction/Horror.

01/13/04: Fiction Forum interview
Look for Debbie's online interview in an upcoming issue of The Fiction Forum.

01/08/04: Publicity for Louisville Romance Writers
Debbie, a member of LRW, is pleased to announce that this local chapter has been contacted by Louisville Magazine and will be featured in their February issue.

12/31/03: Another online interview
Joyce Handzo of Love Romances will be posting an interview with Debbie this coming March. Check back here soon for the specific date.

12/12/03: Barnes and Noble book signing being planned
Debbie will be appearing in Louisville at the new Barnes and Noble (The Summit) for a book signing event in the spring. The date and time will be posted once confirmed.

12/03/03: Upcoming online interview
Check out the Romance Junkies website on or after December 15 to read Debbie's interview.

11/20/03: Book signing event (See Photos)
On November 29, Debbie will be visiting her old hometown of Pikeville, KY for a festive signing at the Book Notes bookstore (owner, Glenda Hall). The event will take place from 1:00 to 3:00.

11/07/03: Writers Cabaret Spotlight
Debbie will be a featured author in the November 10 issue of Writer's Cabaret. Take a peek! http://www.nbwi.org/cabaret_featured_authors.html

11/05/03: Louisville Romance Writers
Debbie will be attending the very first meeting of the Louisville Romance Writers on November 15, 2003, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All local area romance writers are invited to join this new chapter of RWA. Email Deb for details. (Beginning in January, the meetings will take place every fourth Saturday of the month.)

10/28/03: Live radio interview in the works
A live 30 minute radio interview with Tim Renshaw of KGLO in Iowa has been scheduled for Debbie on November 26, 2003, at 3:30 EST. The show will be broadcast on four different radio stations over the Thanksgiving weekend.

10/05/03: Upcoming online interview
Debbie will be participating in an interview to be posted on Monday, December 15, 2003 at the Romance Junkies website. Stay tuned for more details in late November. Debbie's scary story, "What Happened in the Cellar," is featured this month on the site as the Halloween online read. www.romancejunkies.com

09/28/03: "Frankie Revetta's Favorite Chair" now online
Read Debbie's lighthearted ghost story in the fall issue of Saucy Tales of the Supernatural. You can check out an excerpt under Fiction/Horror. www.freewebs.com/saucytales/

09/16/03: "Flower Girl" to appear in Dark Moon Rising
Look for Debbie's short ghost story in the October issue of Dark Moon Rising. An excerpt can be found under Fiction/Horror. www.darkmoonrising.com

09/15/03: "Mason's Will" released early
PublishAmerica has released Debbie's romantic adventure novel several weeks early. The book can now be ordered online directly from PublishAmerica (see link under Fiction/Romance) and will soon be available at Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.

09/08/03: Blood Rose Ezine Wants "Moonlight Sonata"
Debbie's vampire tale will appear in the September 2004 issue of Blood Rose Ezine. In the meantime, you can read an excerpt under Fiction/Horror.

09/05/03: Publication Date Announced for "Mason's Will"
The official publication date for Debbie's romantic adventure novel, "Mason's Will," is November 2, 2003. The book will be available for pre-order by the middle of September.

08/30/03: The WriteGallery to post Debbie's humorous essay
"Writing - The Crazy Profession" will appear in The WriteGallery's fall issue, online September 21. Debbie's fellow authors might want to check out this amusing essay on the writing life, at www.theWriteGallery.com.

07/28/03: "What Happened in the Cellar" to appear on the Writer's Hood
Debbie's Appalachian ghost story is set to appear on the Writer's Hood site (www.writershood.com) in their August 3 edition. Go to the Horror section to check out the excerpt.

07/16/03: New webzine to publish "Little White Casket"
31 Eyes Fantasy/Horror Webzine has accepted Debbie's short story, "Little White Casket." The supernatural tale is set to appear in their premiere issue on July 31. The story will be online until late fall 2003. You can read an excerpt under the Horror section. To see the whole story, go to www.31eyes.com.

06/12/03: "What Happened in the Cellar," Published Online
The Writer's Room Magazine, an online publication founded in Denmark, has accepted Debbie's short story, "What Happened in the Cellar," and will include it in their June 15 edition. An excerpt appears under the Horror section-check out the whole story at www.thewritersroommagazine.com while available.

5/27/03: Watch for "Mason's Will"
Be on the lookout for Debbie's romantic adventure novel, "Mason's Will," which should be released by PublishAmerica late this year. The official publication date will soon be announced.

5/20/03: "Flower Girl" published on the Writer's Hood (www.writershood.com)
Debbie's short ghost story, "Flower Girl," appeared online in the March edition of The Writer's Hood and will be archived there until August, if you'd care to check it out. You can read an excerpt under the Horror section.

5/18/03: Keeping you up to date
Debbie has submitted several short stories this spring (including the ones on this site) to magazines nationwide and is waiting to hear back from them. Unfortunately, writers have to cultivate patience above all things. Sometimes it takes up to six months to get a reply. Wish her luck!

 

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