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November 2023
BURN THE GIRLS - Chapter 11
Constance and Abigail spent the rest of the afternoon in the privacy of their bedrooms. Aunt Jenny and Uncle Hank entertained Roy for another hour…
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BURN THE GIRLS - Chapter 10
Still stunned by the news of her mother’s passing, Constance entered the house through the back door to find Aunt Jenny and Uncle Hank seated at the…
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Cover Reveal and Publication Date Set!
The cover design is here for BURN THE GIRLS. The wait is almost over.
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BURN THE GIRLS - Chapter 9
Constance, Abigail, and Aunt Jenny trudged through the front door of the house just after 11 pm. The sound of their shoes striking the foyer’s hardwood…
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BURN THE GIRLS - Chapter 8
Constance, Abigail, and Aunt Jenny sat in the waiting room outside of the Intensive Care Unit. Constance looked up at the clock hanging above a corner…
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BURN THE GIRLS - Chapter 7
Constance fought to move her arms. They pressed into her sides as if bound by tight cables. Her body jostled left to right under the influence of an…
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BURN THE GIRLS - Chapter 6
Constance waited impatiently for her guidance counselor, Mr. Holcomb, to open his office door. She was there against her will, summoned after her…
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BURN THE GIRLS - Chapter 5
Constance slipped through the door to Mr. Buchanan’s English class as bells rang throughout the halls of Toano High School. She quietly crossed the room…
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BURN THE GIRLS - Chapter 4
Constance sat on the edge of her bed, holding her head in both hands. Eyes down, she watched the early morning sun’s rays illuminate the bedding…
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BURN THE GIRLS - Chapter 3
Constance stood before the mirror in the steamy bathroom, one hand parting her hair, the other gently probing the bump on the back of her head. She’d…
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BURN THE GIRLS - Chapter 2
The girls spent the rest of the afternoon and early evening in the throes of normalcy. Like every other weeknight, Constance set the dinner table while…
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