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October 14, 2019
31 days of Halloween, day 14: buried alive
Did you know there’s a word for live burial? Vivisepulture. Back in the Victorian era, this fear was so common that people would rig breathing tubes and bells in their coffins so they could alert others to the fact that they were buried alive. Books: “The Premature Burial” by Edgar Allan Poe isn’t a novel, … Continue reading 31 days of Halloween, day 14: buried alive
October 13, 2019
31 days of Halloween, day 13: triskaidekaphobia
Triskaidekaphobia is a fear of the number 13, which is perfect for today!
October 12, 2019
31 days of Halloween, day 12: artificial intelligence
Okay, so these are not all about A.I. Some of these are more like "brain horror." All are terrifying to think about.
October 1, 2019
31 days of Halloween, day 1: Halloween-themed horror
A few years ago, I did a daily blog post during October, one for each horror movie I watched. This year I'm back to give you some fun themed lists of horror movies and books to fill your Halloween cravings!
September 13, 2019
self-care and synopses
Recently I wrote a synopsis, and the whole process reminded me of how much work writing is. It was so much work, no wonder I needed some self-care.
September 8, 2019
progress check 2
It's been a little while since my last progress check, so let's see where I'm at with those 2019 goals!
August 15, 2019
the dreaded typo
Why typos aren't the end of the world
August 1, 2019
why I don’t write everyday
They say that you're not a writer if you don't write, but I am a writer, and I do not write every day.
July 24, 2019
Wednesday Writing Prompt #9: Mood Setting
This prompt is a great one for helping to write about setting in a way that helps your story achieve the tone you want.
July 22, 2019
Paperbacks from Heck: pre-Twilight Vampires
Long before Edward Cullen was a sparkle in Stephenie Meyer's eye, vampires were rampant in teen horror.
