I received a disturbing email from Jarrett Crippen, the co-founder of the fabulous non-profit haunted house experience SCARE for a CURE, the other day regarding the status of the location of their annual fundraiser event. It appears that the event has grown to such a size that Richard Garriott, who has generously allowed SCARE for [...]

Beginning today through Friday the Dive Bar & Lounge in Austin, Texas will be hosting a donations drive for the Austin Disaster Relief Fund to support the victims of the tragic Texas wildfires. The bar will be accepting donations of Gatorade, Visine, snacks, kid toys, work gloves & trash bags. Also, $1 of every drink [...]

By now you have most likely heard the news about the catastrophic wildfires destroying Texas. Since the wildfire season began, believe it or not, back in November wildfires have destroyed 3.6 million acres throughout the state. This week, however, things took a turn for the epically worse. When the hurricane hit the Gulf Coast this [...]

UPDATE (7/26/11): As of today Shana & I have discussed it and are going to be donating all of our proceeds (online ticket sales + tips) to the SCARE for a CURE organization! SCARE for a CURE is a brilliant org here in Central Texas that raises money each year for cancer research, as well [...]

I received this most saddening information via the Horror Writers Association newsletter this morning. Please reach out and show your support for our beloved L.A.Banks, a beautiful woman and most talent author! Author L.A. Banks is gravely ill; friends request donations By Ian Randal Strock June 13, 2011 Tina Ryan Wise, as reported on the [...]

Many of you may have heard the news by now that our dear friend, Linda Crow Mixon, was diagnosed earlier this year with Stage 4 Triple Negative Breast Cancer. This is something that no one ever deserves. Among the many hardships it has brought Linda and her family, the cost out-of-pocket has been a nightmare. [...]

Marita and Camille at Boutique du Vampyre in New Orleans asked me to pass along a bit of information to you about their dog rescue organization New Orleans Fairy Tails. New Orleans Fairy-Tails is dedicated to helping lost dogs find the homes they deserve. They raise money through our annual dog calendar to get the [...]

Earlier this year I volunteered to create a one-of-a-kind “art bra” for the Breast Cancer Resource Center‘s annual “Graphic” Art Bra charity fundraiser, which took place at the Bob Bullock State History Museum in Austin, Texas. It was a tremendous honor to be able to donate a piece of art for the auction which raised [...]