“The mountains harbor the eternal secrets of time and of life. They cloak truths in darkness and mist, and ward off the curious with the gnarls and groans of night creatures.” - The Black Chamber
The stories I write are inspired by the ancient Appalachian Mountains. I think about the life and death these dark hills have witnessed, the tapestry of ever-changing colors, the beauty, and the desolation. Mythical creatures are said to roam freely and we are the intruders. Linger for long and you may meet them. Yet, these old mountains call me home from wherever I am. They forged who I am and who I want to be.