Movies: May, 2026

I started the monthly movie roundup in, apparently, 2024, then promptly fell off the bandwagon. Yikes. Anyway, I'm back! Most of the films I'm focusing on will be silent era, pre-code talkies, or late golden age. My interests in this art form are (shocker) rarely contemporary, but hey, if you wanted to learn more about the history of film—I've got recommendations. So many recommendations.

Here's what I watched and reviewed in May:

Paid (1930) by Sam Wood

It (1927) by Clarence G. Badger 

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Reads: May, 2026

Still catching up after those first few months of little reading, but I'm back with two more fantastic recommendations!

Ourselves and Immortality by Logan Sage Adams

Resilience on Canvas by Logan Sage Adams 

And as always—reviews are posted at Goodreads, BookBub, and Storygraph. Give me a follow if you like that kinda thing! 

11 year publishing anniversary

I always get a big dose of dopamine on June 1st. Why? Allow me to tell you.

It's summer! It's my birthday month! It's the kickoff to Pride! And it's my publishing anniversary!

Eleven years. How surreal.

It's been my dream since seventh grade to be a published author—never mind being in a position to make it my full-time job. And I'm so grateful, so thankful to every single one of you who've picked up one of my books over the years. Readers took one look at a crotchety colorblind sleuth, said, sure, and we've been on one hell of a journey ever since! Thank you so much for your support. Not only does it allow me to continue writing these eclectic love stories, but it keeps my independent cover artists, illustrators, narrators, and team of editors employed. And in this age of AI, with tech bros hellbent on taking humanity out of the arts—your stance on supporting and protecting human artists is more important than ever!

I hope you will continue reading alongside me. There's more Larkin and Doyle to come, more Gillian and Gunner, more new stories, new projects, and new adventures!

 And as a little gift to readers, I have a book on sale for the entirety of June: Lights. Camera. Murder. (The Silver Screen: Case One) is only 99c with all online retailers!