I Make Stuff

Here’s the trailer for my debut novel Storm Season (or as I like to describe it, “Hot men, Greek gods, bioengineering, a Big Bad, and Alan Turning. What’s not to like?”).

Available from Evernight Publishing, Amazon, Smashwords, Bookstrand, and other retailers of fine erotic romance.

Since I’m getting ready to put together the book trailer for Storm Season, I thought I’d post my first book trailer for A Boon by Moonlight here. God, I love making movies…

The Old Cottage - One of my first dollhouses, built when I was 19, and my first major modification project. The upstairs floor was originally level with the bottom of the windows. I lowered it so that it could be used as a bedroom, then built the bed to fit in the gable opening. I also added the kitchen banquette and used it as bracing for the roof.

Yes, it’s battered and bruised. It’s been back and forth to Europe, and played with by kids for a good 26 years, now. Every piece of furniture in the house apart from the rocking chair and the little desk and chair next to the door were made from scratch by me. And I still absolutely love that oven. Painted it with white enamel, then marked in the “tiles” with blue ballpoint ink. It looks great.

Dynasty is one of my accumulation pieces, where I collected the individual elements over time and finally found the right design for them. In this case, black carved cinnabar beads are balanced with red carved cinnabar rings, interspersed with assorted base metal spacer beads. A gunmetal lobster claw clasp completes the bracelet. It’s great for people who like Asian styling in their jewelry, and can be worn anywhere from date night to the office.

Bracelet is 7” including toggle, and contains red and black carved cinnabar beads, base metal spacer beads, and a gunmetal lobster claw clasp.

Available at my Etsy store.

*WRONG SIZE?* No problem — convo or email me, and I will adjust the bracelet to fit.

Equinox signals the changing of the seasons — in this case, the onset of spring. Delicate pink shell beads are framed with pale green Toho beads, highlighted here and there with iridescent pink glass spacer beads, peacock, and metallic gold Toho beads. The final touch is a lovely floral silver toggle clasp. It’s a wearable reminder that spring is the renewal of all life — plus it’s gorgeous!

Bracelet is made from 6 and 4mm pink shell beads, 3mm iridescent pink glass beads, 11/0 Toho pale lime, peacock, and metallic gold beads, and a silver floral toggle clasp. Bracelet will fit a 7” diameter wrist.

NEED A SPECIFIC SIZE? NO PROBLEM! Add your wrist measurement in the Notes section of your order, and I will custom bead the bracelet to fit your wrist.

Now available at my Etsy store.

Kristina is a beautiful accessory for women who appreciate the dangerous simplicity of black, red, and gunmetal. Three strands of silver beading wire are strung with black bicone crystals, hematite and red bamboo coral spacer beads, each cluster bordered by a deep red rondelle crystal. A 3” gunmetal extender chain and matching lobster claw clasp finishes the necklace. Kristina will go beautifully with everything from your little black dress to high goth formal wear.

Necklace fits 15 - 18” neck, and includes red faceted crystals, matte black bicone crystals, red bamboo coral beads, hematite spacer beads, gunmetal extender chain, and a gunmetal lobster claw clasp.

Available at my Etsy store.

Gypsy was inspired by my friend Michelle, who always wears these beautiful tribal-style necklaces. When she asked me to repair one of them, I was inspired to do my own version, and I’m very happy to present it to you here. 

Gypsy is a one of a kind necklace that features three strands of gold beading wire strung with matte black Toho beads, blue, orange, and green faceted crystals, gold daisy spacers, and gold melon beads. The focal point is a stunning cloisonné pendant featuring a butterfly feeding on the nectar of a tropical flower. When you wear it, get ready to dance.

Necklace fits 16 - 18” neck, and includes assorted faceted crystals, gold daisy spacers, gold melon beads, matte black Toho beads, gold beading wire, gold extender chain, and a gold lobster claw clasp.

Available at my Etsy store.