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October 25, 2012
Coffin Hop 2012 with Mark Scioneaux
On Hollow Shell and why the Zombie Genre is Coming Back from the Dead
By: Mark C. Scioneaux
I cannot speak for all horror writers, but I think the first subject an aspiring writer tries to tackle is the zombie novel. There are a few reasons why the zombies are the popular choice, but mostly I believe it is due to the simplicity of the subject, and the way the story develops.
First, you have undead monsters. Scary, right? There is nothing more horrifying and heartbreaking than the thought of your...
October 24, 2012
Coffin Hop 2012 begins!
Clouds are swelling with moisture and the light reflected off the moon casts an eerie glow onto the thick beasts hovering in the sky, gathering like trick-o-treaters at the dark porch of the most popular house. Its Halloween and what better way to celebrate than to read some amazingly spooky tales. So cuddle in and warm your fingers, you will need them to visit the 100+ writers that are taking part in the Coffin Hop this year. Many creepy things to be read and gobs of haunted prizes to be won...
October 17, 2012
Terror, my Friend
A little dark poetry for Halloween…
Terror, My Friend
Terror,
I know you-
He does not,
You sweet thing,
Saucy delicacy,
Salivating at your sight
Evil lessons, twisted tales:
All taught with lust
Gory incisions parting soft skin
-please come in!
Lifting strands pulled tight
Behind his neck in delight
Feel the strain
Love your pain
Terror,
See the cold blue
Does he understand yet?
Evil lessons, twisted tales:
He must be aware
Ignite the stick
Bind his limbs
Melt the casing
Brown, black, bubble
Smell his shell
Bones do b...
October 16, 2012
Support America’s Next Author
I am happy to report that one of my short stories “My Friend, the Dark” is in the America’s Next Author competition! Please stop by and help out by voting! Also, if you do reviews…if you do four or more reviews, YOU have a shot at winning an Ipad from them!
My Friend, the Dark:
Lukas had a deeply rooted fear of the dark. A fear that beckons to him and seeps into his reality, forcing him to confront his anxieties. When he embraces the dark, the affection becomes mutual.
October 13, 2012
October 12, 2012
#FlashFriday The Band Marched Through
The marching band streamed down the hill in perfect lines. As they approached the grandstand, the drum major cued the players. The drums, trumpets, clarinets, and all the other instruments those high schoolers held proudly in their hands, burst into song. But it wasn’t an upbeat version of some popular pop hit or even an inspirational patriotic piece: They began playing the dark bars of a requiem.
My son was somewhere in that formation with his saxophone. It was always hard for me to pick him...
October 9, 2012
Guest blog with Armand Rosamilia
Armand is one cool dude and a very talented horror writer. He has been here before and I still get hits on his blog post almost every week. This time he is part of the Haunted Halloween Blog Tour 2012. I am one just one stop of many…hope you visit every blog on the hop! The link is at the end of his blog.
Crack a beer and read on:
I Have Ideas… Trust Me!
Armand Rosamilia
I was at Sea World last Friday with my daughter, who turned twelve that day. I’m sitting at the buffet place (gotta get my mon...
October 5, 2012
Friday Fright: The Voice Beckons
Stacie had lived with voices inside her head for her whole life and it was exhausting. A shrill, echoing voice that didn’t command her to hurt herself, or even to kill her friends as one might assume is the nature of auditory hallucinations. This eerie murmur deep inside her core beckoned to be found, begging Stacie to rescue her, to save her.
When she was a child and quite a literal person still, she searched for this imaginary person high and low. Instead of being afraid of closets and dark...
October 3, 2012
Guest Pat Douglas and The Dark Man!
Today I have the privilege of hosting the very talented Pat Douglas on my blog…without any further delay, I’ll turn over the controls to him. Enjoy!
Right now, my new novella, THE DARK MAN, just came out! But before we get into that, I want to thank Erik Gustafson for being so awesome as to let me commandeer his blog for a day. Thanks dude, you are freaking awesome.
In case you haven’t actually heard of the book, the following is the books short synopsis:
The human mind holds within its infinite...
October 1, 2012
Dangers Untold anthology is out!
Great news today! I am very excited to announce that Dangers Untold has been released and is available to purchase.
From the publisher:
“Dangers Untold isn’t your normal horror anthology; not a vampire, zombie or werewolf to be found. Filled with unusual monsters and unexpected terror, Dangers Untold is a series of seventeen short stories from horror industry professionals who have a different take on what makes for good horror. From a legend come true to hidden artifacts in the ice to a child’...
