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December 7, 2018
Book Review: A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote
I’m refreshing this review I wrote a while back, because A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote has become one of my favorite Christmas reads. And not only that, it’s also a film, although I’ve never seen it. If you haven’t read it, here’s what it’s about: Taking its place next to Breakfast at Tiffany’s and In Cold Blood on the Modern Library bookshelf is this new and original edition of Capote’s most famous short stories: ... Read more
November 16, 2018
Who’s Up for a Million Words Challenge in 2019?
I’m in the mood to share way more than you’re probably interested in reading. As a geek and ex-project manager, these sorts of things get me going. If you’re a writer, you’re more likely to find this interesting. I track word count annually even though it can be very depressing when I look at what I’ve accomplished around this time of year.
October 16, 2018
October Frights Winnners
Another year of October Frights is over. So sad! Below are the winners of the drawings and contests from this year. 1st $25 gift card goes to Anita Stewart. 2nd $25 gift card goes to Debbie Christiana. Winner of the $10 gift card for choosing a story idea from the October Frights Preview is Carmilla Voiez for choosing #5, “a child afraid of Trick or Treaters tells his babysitter they’re trying to kill him. When ... Read more
October 15, 2018
Halloween Fable 6: The Girl and the Woodpecker
Tula sat up in bed. “Mom, the damn woodpecker’s back!” While she was only nine, she’d been mimicking her grandfather’s favorite curse word since the age of three. The red headed bird had been drilling into the siding outside Tula’s bedroom shortly after dawn for weeks. Tula pulled on the sheets, frustrated she wouldn’t be able to go back to sleep on a Saturday morning. She needed her rest. It was Halloween, and her mother ... Read more
October Frights Day 6: Ghoul by C. Reschke
Welcome to October Frights, featuring Halloween Fables by Winnie Jean Howard and poetry by C. Reschke. Ghoul Dwelling in fog Against cold stone I await the sweetest flesh Your smell lingers Like sweet perfume Drawing open my bleeding lips Fangs glint in deadend air Silence echos in your ears As my decaying body Stalk my prey My ghoulish grin Is the last you’ll see. Let the feast begin! Copyright © 2018 C. Reschke. All rights ... Read more
October 14, 2018
October Frights Day 5: Halloween Crafts
I’ve unfortunately been sick during the hop and haven’t gotten much writing done. Yesterday, to lift my spirits, I decided to do something crafty. This is made with craft foam. Not just for kids, I’m a little addicted to creating stuff like this. My other creation this year is a bit of a cluttered mess. LOL! But I like it! Leave a comment on Winnie Jean’s and C. Reschke’s posts and you are entered to ... Read more
October Frights Day 5: Boogeyman by C. Reschke
Welcome to October Frights, featuring Halloween Fables by Winnie Jean Howard and poetry by C. Reschke. Boogeyman In darkness I dwell A creature from Hell waiting to hunt my prey. From the closet I lie Unable to die Coming to take you away. You whine and you moan You complain and you groan Feeding the demon inside Oh how sweet Is your rotten meat Here is where you’ll reside. Forever yours, The Boogeyman Copyright © ... Read more
October 12, 2018
October Frights Day 3: Zombie by C. Reschke
Welcome to October Frights, featuring Halloween Fables by Winnie Jean Howard and poetry by C. Reschke. Zombie Awaken from the grave Rotting flesh peeled off the bone Guttural scream beneath the earth Feasting on the soul Scraping towards the flesh Chomping of broken teeth No amount of meat Can satisfy a dead beast. Copyright © 2018 C. Reschke. All rights reserved. Leave a comment on Winnie Jean’s and C. Reschke’s posts and you are entered ... Read more
October 11, 2018
October Frights Day 2: Fall for Freedom Preview
Welcome to day 2 of October Frights. Today demons are lurking. I’m featuring Fall for Freedom, only free through the end of this event. This is a very small introduction to Boss the demon in a prequel to The Courier Series. Boss possesses Pete, the main character, and is only heard in Pete’s head. He becomes a major character later in the series and has his own way of keeping himself…well, relevant and alive. ENJOY! ... Read more
Day 2 of October Frights: Fall for Freedom Preview
Welcome to day 2 of October Frights. Today demons are lurking. I’m featuring Fall for Freedom, only free through the end of this event. This is a very small introduction to Boss the demon in a prequel to The Courier Series. Boss possesses Pete, the main character, and is only heard in Pete’s head. He becomes a major character later in the series and has his own way of keeping himself…well, relevant and alive. ENJOY! ... Read more
