Horror and Science-Fiction
The House of Long Shadows The opening line on the back of the book reads: “The house at 889 Morgan Road has been empty almost thirty years. Maybe it should have stayed that way.” Yes, it should have. I mean, an abandoned house, a neighborhood left derelict, unexpected guests, and a thirty-days renovation challenge. What could go … Read moreA classic trope with a modern twist
Let me be honest with you; I considered feeling the hem of my son’s blanket, you know, to see if I’d find teeth sewn in. Fortunately, it’s just a standard piece of fabric. And the dinosaur prints on it don’t look menacing at all. I can safely assume it is not evil or possessed. One … Read moreI will never look at my son’s blanket the same!
WHEN WE THINK COSMIC HORROR, what comes to mind first? Cthulhu, the Necronomicon, tentacles, H.P. Lovecraft, tentacles, slimy appendages, tentacles…Did I mention tentacles? You get the point. But cosmic horror is so much more than that. Many authors tamed the path both before or at the same time as Lovecraft: Ambrose Bierce, William Hope Hodgson, … Read moreCosmic Horror at its Finest!
THE COPPER MAN was my first dive into Castaneda’s writing, and let me say, I was hooked from the first few pages of this thrilling novel of vengeful spirit. I would qualify this book and Cataneda’s style as immersive. From her bio, I read that she worked as a tv and radio journalist, and her … Read moreA thrilling novel of vengeful spirit
Everything about self-editing your next NOVEL! YOU CAN TELL from the early pages that Lyndsey Smith knows what she’s talking about. She’s a professional editor after all, but her knowledge and ability span much more broadly. She has an extensive knowledge of the industry standards and the genre’s expectations, and she immerses you in this resource … Read moreHow to Self-Edit Your Novel