Here’s the thing about sequels: They’re difficult to write and even harder to write well. I don’t think I’ve ever met a writer who actually didn’t struggle with a sequel at some point in their career On April 1st, 2018, I began writing The Bone Carver, which is the sequel to The Night Weaver. Now,…
It’s time for another What’s New Wednesday post! I’m sure some of you’ve realized I’ve been M.I.A. for a couple of weeks or so … Well, just on my blog. Sometimes I tweeted a bit when I took a break. That being said, I had a very good reason why I went radio silent, which…
Female Empowerment Female empowerment is often associated with Beyoncé Knowles, Oprah Winfrey, Jane Fonda, Helen Mirren, Queen Elizabeth II, Frida Kahlo, and Billie Jean King. They’re beautiful, intelligent, talented, and fit into what is generally accepted as the ‘right kind of women’ to advocate for female equality in a male-dominated world. We celebrate them for…
Friday Favorites for the Win! Friday Favorites is a segment where I discuss all my favorite (often horror-related) things, and this time I have some horror musicals to chat about. Ah, yes, I know what you’re thinking … “Surely there can’t be so many horror musicals as to justify an entire post about them?” Well,…
What’s new this Wednesday, you ask? Well, down here in the Southern Hemisphere, we’re finally entering our annual thaw (a.k.a it’s heading towards Spring), which means I feel a little zesty and oh, so ready for a mojito by the pool. Not that I have a pool … Pity me. Anywho, let’s get into this…
“Inspirational Horror Quotes”—three words that aren’t typically used together, I know. But with Universal Studios pulling the plug on an upcoming horror flick, called The Hunt, and the continuous blame placed on the horror genre, I feel it’s time to reiterate the fact that the horror genre is not the problem. There’s nothing wrong with…
While society continues to circle the drain, people are actively seeking to pin the blame on something or someone. As a result, several of the usual subjects are being pointed to as the culprits for “inspiring” the horrific travesties we are currently facing—video games, music (specifically metal or rock), pornography, horror, and so forth, are…
Drawing comparisons is part of the job for writers, editors, and publishers. Once you’ve done the job long enough, the skill automatically takes over every part of your life. Similarities pop up in the weirdest things—music, TV shows, movies, even political debates. Sometimes, drawing a comparison is easy. Other times, though, it could take you…
