I Write What I Read.

I love reading as much as I do writing. I'm always looking for new, exciting phycological thrillers, historical fiction, supernatural tales, and anything else that puts my mind on edge.

Look for updates on what I'm reading or writing as well as other thoughts on everything spooky and unnerving.

Is it me?

I still remember how fascinated I was after reading You by Caroline Kepnes before it became a hit Netflix series. I had never read a...

Stacy Walsh

May 82 min read

A Timely Read

I think the best phrase to sum up this enjoyable read is "Holy Shit!" Like "Holy shit what did I just read!" "Holy shit a man wrote...

Stacy Walsh

Apr 282 min read

Beautiful Find

Alice Feeney never really disappoints, but this one was one of my favorites from her. Grady and Abby seem to have a happy marriage. ...

Stacy Walsh

Apr 172 min read

Pricier than eggs?

My horror movie-loving son recommended this one to me. He suggested going into it completely blind, which made the shocking part of the...

Stacy Walsh

Mar 282 min read

Fool Me Once

This one hits all the boxes for this blog: a movie/book combo!! A Simple Favor was one of my favorite books from Darcy Bell, and the...

Stacy Walsh

Mar 101 min read

One of my All-time Favs!

This book was my first introduction to Peter Swanson and I am now a devoted fan of ALL of his books. I am fairly certain that I have...

Stacy Walsh

Mar 71 min read

When a Rough Read is Worth it!

The title of this blog post kind of says it all! When a close friend asked me about this book, I responded, "it's dismal." And I wasn't...

Stacy Walsh

Mar 62 min read

The Vlogging Epidemic

I just finished the documentary Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke, and my face is still puffy from crying. What a tragic...

Stacy Walsh

Mar 42 min read

The Wild Side of Motherhood

I know that being an author means that I should review more books than movies, but since I've been finishing up my latest novel, I...

Stacy Walsh

Feb 211 min read

It's Hell Growing Old, Literally

I finished this movie a couple of weeks ago, and I'm dying for others to watch it and tell me what they think! This movie definitely had...

Stacy Walsh

Nov 18, 20242 min read

This one should be required reading

I can't say enough good things about this novel! In 1978, a horrific scene unfolded in a Florida sorority house. Sorority president...

Stacy Walsh

Oct 21, 20242 min read

Don't blink and watch it twice

This movie was incredible! After my first watch, I had some questions, but my first viewing was also done while I was sipping tequila,...

Stacy Walsh

Oct 17, 20242 min read

Don't go into the woods alone

If you're from Kansas City, like me, you know that our city is well known for its haunted houses. Most of these terrifying experiences...

Stacy Walsh

Oct 15, 20242 min read

Nostalgia with a side of creepy

I absolutely love reading Riley Sager, I believe I have read all of his novels. Many of his stories surprise the reader with twists well...

Stacy Walsh

Oct 8, 20242 min read

This movie had plenty to say

Over the weekend my family and I watched this movie now that is available to purchase at watch from home. I have been waiting for this...

Stacy Walsh

Oct 7, 20242 min read

Sketching Horror

Mallory Quinn lands her dream job when she gets the opportunity to become a nanny for the adorable five year old Teddy. With her past...

Stacy Walsh

Oct 3, 20241 min read

Puppets Gone Wild

I was very intrigued by the concept of this book, the title alone is enough to pull you in. Siblings Louise and Mark, who are estranged,...

Stacy Walsh

Sep 30, 20242 min read

"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" was amazing amazing

Ever since the original "Beetlejuice" was released in 1988, I've been anxiously awaiting a sequel (or something!) because it was so...

Stacy Walsh

Sep 26, 20241 min read

This plot is burned in my brain

This book is one of my favorites from Peter Swanson, and I believe I have read all of his. I'm not sure I would categorize it as horror...

Stacy Walsh

Sep 23, 20242 min read

Let's talk Movies

Books will be the MAIN topic for this blog, but I wanted to mix it up and briefly discuss some of my favorite horror flicks for spooky...

Stacy Walsh

Sep 17, 20243 min read