That Time I…

Happy 2021, folks! Time for new beginnings and new musings. I had a moment of contemplation the other day that took me down a mental rabbit hole and it was pretty darned cool, so I thought I’d share it with you. 🙂 Have you ever let your mind wander and then been surprised by how

The Gore You Never Asked For:

The Scary Shit we do in Real Life, Part 2:  Santa Claus Santa Claus.  Kris Kringle.  Jolly Old Saint Nick.  Father Christmas.  St. Nicholas, the real-life 4th century bishop who gave gifts to the needy.  You’ve likely referred to the gift-giving rosy-cheeked man in red by one of those names in your lifetime.  You probably

It’s Officially Christmastime!

Really! December is here! If you’re like me, you just started celebrated on Dec. 1st – I try to give all of the holidays their just due so I wait until after Thanksgiving to get into the spirit. So, now that the season is here, that means it’s time for holiday movies… and by that

“I am the female Blade” and other golden nuggets

Yes, I said it. I am the female Blade. If you want to know why, you’ll have to check out this interview over at HorrorAddicts.net. It’s worth the read, I will say that! LOL! So, what have you been up to since the last time I sent out blog post? Nothing? Everything? Both at the

It’s Friday the 13th!

Shhhshhhshhhshhhh… Ahhhahhhahhhahhh… I know how corny that was – whatever! But how can you resist doing it today, the one day when you can walk around making strange sounds and people smile and nod, instead of looking at you like you are crazy? Well, this Friday the 13th, you are making that sound from behind

Interview with J. L. Gribble

Hello reader folks! J.L. Gribble and I sat down for an interview about my new novel, The Realm. Do you know Patrick yet? If, not, let me formally introduce you! 🙂 Learn why Patrick runs, what Michael B. Jordan and Mads Mikkelsen have to do with it, and… well, you’ll see! 🙂

Got plans on Thursday night?

So… whatcha doin’ on Thursday night? If you have some time, why not join us at The Realm’s Book Launch party? There will be readings and a discussion between myself and horror fiction-loving clergy about the afterlife (such fun!), and maybe even (absolutely for sure) a giveaway! So, yeah, come check us out! The party

Got a few minutes?

Wanna fill a few minutes in your day with book talk? I was lucky enough to be on Michael Williams’ Social Distancing Radio show and the discussion just went live! It is coffee break short and worth a listen! 🙂 Check it out! https://www.robustmcmanlypants.org/socialdistancingradio/perishables/the-realm-l-marie-wood-sdr-episode-0062/

Something to listen to, something to read, something to watch

Hey you guys! The scary season is in full swing and, you know, if you forgot the thing I have been talking about nonstop, allow me to remind you here that my novel, The Realm, is coming out NEXT WEEK!!! (WOOOHOOO!!! Excuse me… I digress.) As we inch toward that momentous date (LOL!), let me

Halloween Haunts

Check out this article. I could tell you what it’s about but, well, here’s the title: Halloween Haunts: All Hallows Eve from Someone Who Knows Enough to be Scared 😁