My Fiction

A cozy, adult fantasy novel mixing whimsy with the macabre, soft fairytale elements, and found family. Perfect for lovers of the strange, magical, enchanting, and gothic.

What it’s about!

An unorthodox mortician unknowingly accepts a position at a funeral parlor for the otherworldly, and must confront the true nature of her relationship with death to save her newfound family of monstrous outcasts when a scheming faerie king threatens her new home.

What to expect from “A Stranger Kind of Mortuary Science”

Queer representation; a mix of magic, science, and academics; gothic and soft horror elements; cottagecore vibes; charming found family; experiences from a woman in mortuary science; an honest snapshot into funeral home life; a comfy smalltown atmosphere, adorable frog sprites, & a cozy fairytale set within a sassy, sentient funeral parlor!

Essentials for reading ~

Fluffy blankets, your favorite pair of slippers, hot chocolate with lots of whipped cream or a pumpkin spice latte, your favorite autumn scented candle, a crackling fireplace, and a crisp fall breeze.

If you enjoy any of these vibes or titles, then you may like A Stranger Kind of Mortuary Science!

Tim Burtonesque whimsy and soft horror, Pushing Daisies, The Haunting of Hill House, Gilmore Girls, The Addams Family, Six Feet Under, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Practical Magic, Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries, Howl’s Moving Castle, The Spellshop, & Halloweentown.