The Dreyfus Affair
From the “I researched and then cut it” files… John and Eliza were unrecognizable as the street urchins we’d taken in. They were clean, healthy, dressed in the finest clothes money could buy, and we had a governess for them. John was eight and Eliza...Squee!!!
I’m one of Barnes and Nobles 10 Favorite Indie eBooks of 2025! Immortal Gifts is a gripping vampire tale that blends history, suspense, and romance. Katherine Villyard delivers a powerful story of survival, identity, and the price of being...
“Jewish Oaths”
There’s a thing that authors do when they’ve done a lot of research that I’ve heard referred to as “I paid my dues and now it’s your turn to suffer.” 😉 You’ll (maybe) be pleased to hear that I toned down/removed the passage...
Louis Lewandowski, Felix Mendelssohn, and Immortal Gifts
Or, Not the Football Player. 😉 One of the things I do for fun when I’m not working, writing, spoiling cats, or playing the Sims is… singing in Jewish choirs. Kind of a niche hobby, I suppose. But as such, that means I’m pretty familiar with Louis...
Panel Discussion WITH ME
Check out this awesome panel discussion with Elisa Hansen, EH Drake (moderator), Aisling Wilder, Josephine Napiore, Andrew M Boylan, and...
Immortal Gifts – The Sims 4 save file
Do you play the Sims 4? I’ve heard it called “a casual game,” but I’ve never met a Sims 4 player with a “casual” relationship to the game. It’s so addictive! Because it’s my thing, I’ve created an Immortal Gifts...
Kosher 101
Disclaimer: I am not an expert. I’m an enthusiastic amateur. When in doubt, please ask your Rabbi (or your Rabbi’s spouse). Also, if I’m getting anything wrong, please correct me in the comments! (Also I am Masorti rather than Orthodox, again, your...
The Vampire and Jewish History
Some people are going to look at the title of this blog post and wince. I feel you. I do! If you don’t know about blood libel, well. Suffice to say that my book’s premise will be seen as, um, questionable in some circles. I mean, it’s not forbidden...
I love this review!
From Junia on NetGalley: When I started reading this book, I knew it was a vampire story, but I didn’t expect to find the most original vampire story I’ve ever seen.The story is told through three characters: Abraham, a Jewish vampire who loves animals;...Subscribe
