I wanted to take a brief moment away from fiction and address how I am feeling. Sadness and anger are swirling about me and I wanted to express it in thought. For all accounts and purposes this has been a year I would like to forget. My heroes gone, my hopes dashed to the rocks, … Continue reading
Are you a “pantser” or a “plotter”? No, I’m not even going to explain what that means. Why? Because we have a guest post from horror author Steven Ramirez who’s going to do a much better job of explaining what that difference is and how that worked into the journey writing his book series took … Continue reading
Today’s post comes from Ben Daniels, the author of the new novel, “Detroit 2020.” And he, far better than I could even imagine, lays out the essential steps to self publishing. He’s also a fantastic blogger and shares some very insightful thoughts on horror, writing, and the long-hard-journey of self publishing over on bldaniels.wordpress.com. So, enough … Continue reading
Voices in your head are usually a bad thing. Take this pill they say. Just swallow and it will all go away they say. What if it doesn’t I ask the nurse politely as she places the pill in my hand. She says nothing shoving a small paper cup filled with water in my face. She is … Continue reading
Bright as daylight yet lacking color. The trees, the pleasing smells of pine, and of the cool night air. The night air that tastes metallic and reeks of dead men lying in a battlefield. The pads of my feet gently collide with the soft dirt as I trod along through these familiar woods. Bathed in … Continue reading
A fog rolls in masking my perception of reality. Sleep is a forgotten memory of cities in the clouds, of monsters, and of most excellent adventures. Real rest comes only to those who have earned it, and I surely have not earned my rest. My pen is unsteady and almost entirely dry. Stories come easily … Continue reading
When the hero comes to kill my master does he know Does he know that I am waiting Steel gauntlets gripping a halberd ax My armor is strong Tempered steel My rusted gears are creaky and old But they have been very reliable with heroes past A dark slit in my helm ignites red before … Continue reading
