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Chopping Spree – Novella Review

It’s that time of the week: review time!

But first let me remind you that Howls from Hell is available for purchase and it is home to my sci-fi horror tale: “Manufactured God”! If you enjoy my writing, this is definitely one anthology you should grab a copy of!

Now onto the review!

The Author

Angela Sylvaine is a self-proclaimed cheerful goth who still believes in monsters. 

– Sylvaine’s website

I’ve actually met Angela Sylvaine in person! We read together at the Terror at 528...

Manufactured God: Now Available!

Hi everyone! No review this week but I will be getting back into it soon — I’ve read quite a few fun horror novels I think you would enjoy, not to mention I have some movies to recommend!

The last two weeks, I straight plunged out of my comfort zone.

I already mentioned that I wrote an article about depression and anxiety for Ginger Nuts of Horror, which is a personal subject, so let’s talk about the new stuff.

First: I have a guest appearance on the wonderful horror podcast, Burial Pl...

The Author vs. The Voice of Discordia

For me, my Voice of Discordia comes from my lifelong anxiety and depression. Most days, the voice – my inner monologue that tries to tell me that chances of success are too small, that I’m not good enough, and nothing I do will matter – is manageable. I can deal with it and push through. Other days, it’s a cacophony, a weight that crushes me down.

I don’t remember the last time I wrote an article about an issue that hit so close to home, but I decided to write about some of the obstacles I fa...

Tenebrion: Book Review

Hello everyone!

HellBound Books actually provided me with a copy of Tenebrion in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

The Author

James H Longmore is originally from England, but has since moved to Texas with his family. His written works include: ‘Pede, The Erotic Odyssey of Colton Forshay, Flanagan, and Blood and Kisses. Those are just the novels, he also also written quite a few novellas and short stories.

However, he doesn’t just write nove...

Diving into the World of Editing

No review this week, my lovely readers. I am here with a little update on my life instead.

I am excited to announce that I will be co-editing the 2022 Howl Society anthology. The other editor is How Society founding father himself: Solomon Forse. Here we are at our very first editors meeting!

This is an amazing opportunity and will be the first time I have edited an anthology. The HOWL Society has already produced its first anthology, Howls from Hell, for which I contributed a story ...

Tender is the Flesh: Book Review

This week has been a bit nutty. I’m fostering a cat right now! Her name is Cena and she is a terror – sorry, I mean a tabby. She has learned to threaten me with her paw when she wants something from me, like eggs from my fried rice. And I get the murder beans if I don’t give it to her fast enough. She doesn’t listen to reason.

To help her adjust and become a bit more friendly and less murder beans dictator, I’m taking in two more fosters that are friendlier. Hopefully, this will help teach C...

What Lies Below: Movie Review

You didn’t think you’d be getting a review this week, did you? Surprise!

The Movie

A 16 year-old girl returns home from camp and learns that her mother has a new boyfriend, one she intends to marry; a man whose charm, intelligence and beauty make him look like he’s not human at all.

IMDb page

Written and directed by Braden R. Duemmler, What Lies Below is a 2020 sci-fi horror film, currently available on Netflix. In the film, awkward young teen, Liberty, finds out her mom got a new ...

Commissions are Open!

A couple of announcements!

First: I have added a new index for all the reviews I have done. Just click on Review Index on the website header!

It’s just a simple list alphabetically organized by either book, movie, show, or game.

Next: I am taking commissions through Buy Me A Coffee. You can commission custom portraits, micro-fiction, and smaller images now. I am actually having a lot of fun with it and it’s helping me pay my bills as I am trapped in furlough. I’d love it if yo...

Negative Space: Book Review

Happy Monday and here’s a reminder that you can now commission art from me! Here are a couple of the pieces I’ve finished recently:

You too can be a proud owner of a piece of custom PLM art, just click here to commission one! You can find more samples of my work on my Instagram, as well.

The Author

B.R. Yeager has written three novels: Pearl Death, Negative Space, and Amygdalatropolis, as well as a limited-edition deck of cards that functions as a non-linear novelette. Besi...

Meddling Kids: Book Review

Here’s a surprise book review! Guess it’s just your lucky week, huh?

Want to know what else is lucky? I am now offering you a chance to receive your very own, custom PLM micro fiction. If you don’t know, a micro fiction is a story told in 100 words. It’s a challenging writing experience, I have tons of examples in my Fiction section on this website if you want to check it out.

How do you get this micro fiction? By buying it here! When you purchase it, you’ll be supporting me and you’ll h...