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Issue 4 of Horror Magazine, Sanitarium is out now!

Want some awesome reading during the festive season? A fan of horror? Finished reading all your Walking Dead comics? Want to know what is going on in my Zombie Apocalypse Now! series? Looking for something to sneak in before the Mayan … Continue reading →

What is the Difference Between ‘Dystopia’, ‘Apocalyptic’ and ‘Post-Apocalyptic’ Novels?

Recently, I have noticed my book Emeline and the Mutants tagged with the genre dystopia. While others have tagged it post-apocalyptic. And then, of course, there is the apocalyptic genre being thrown around also. So, what’s the difference? Hopefully, the explanations below will sort things out for … Continue reading →

What is the Difference Between ‘Dystopia’, ‘Apocalyptic’and ‘Post-Apocalyptic’ Novels?

Recently, I have noticed my book Emeline and the Mutants tagged with the genre dystopia. While others have tagged it post-apocalyptic. And then, of course, there is the apocalyptic genre being thrown around also. So, what’s the difference? Hopefully, the explanations below will sort things out for … Continue reading →

YA Steampunk Book Review: The Infinity Bridge by Ross Kitson

This is my first attempt at reading the Steampunk genre. While I have a few of them nearing the top of my ‘To Read’ list, I was very excited when this book drew the short straw. So, what did I … Continue reading →

Sanitarium Magazine Now Available on Kindle!

Awesome new horror magazine, Sanitarium, has broadened its scope by being available now on Amazon! Make sure you pick up some copies for Christmas via the links below: Issue 1 Amazon.com Amazon UK Issue 2 Amazon.com Amazon UK Issue 3 Amazon.com … Continue reading →

American Horror Story Asylum Recap – Episode 7: Dark Cousin

Dark Cousin So we are now introduced to the Angel of Death (Frances Conroy). Sister Eunice (Lily Rabe) refers to her by the name Shakai – which (after hitting Google) is the one of God’s other names. Now, having found … Continue reading →

The Walking Dead Season 3 Recap – Episode 8: Made to Suffer

Made to Suffer Oh yeah baby, this episode ROCKS! Although, as I blogged yesterday – February?! We have to wait until February to find out what happens! That’s just sucky AMC! But as for this episode, let’s see what went … Continue reading →

UPDATE: Motivational Memes: Daryl Dixon (The Walking Dead)

Yes, apparently there is a short (?!) break until The Walking Dead returns to television. Hear me out AMC – February is NOT a short break!  And since we all love Daryl Dixon Memes, here’s how I feel: (Photo Credit: … Continue reading →

Where is the Morgue in Larundel?

This question has been asked so many times across the internet; ‘Where is the morgue in Larundel?’ The short answer (and the one that no one wants to hear) is that there isn’t one. But why do people make the … Continue reading →

I’m Officially a Winner…..of NaNoWriMo 2012!

After 28 days (26 of them that ended well after midnight), I have succeeded in completing another novel! It still has the tentative title of How Indiana Lost Her Mind (But Found Herself) and went well over the 50,000 word minimum … Continue reading →