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ANNOUNCEMENT! Sewer Drains & Lighthouses Coming to Kindle Vella

I had recently removed my short story compilation, Sewer Drains & Lighthouses, from the stores because I felt there may be something better for it. A new program named, Kindle Vella, is coming to Amazon and the Kindle iOS soon, if not already.

The premise is simple for this program. A author can create a story broken into episodes, each being less than 5000 words, until it is complete. The first three episodes are free and is you want more, you just pay to unlock the next episode for a small price.

The reason I decided to do this was the fast turn around time I could publish shorts. Even if the program isn't successful, at the very least I can take my stories and turn it into a full book eventually.

At the moment, I have uploaded four shorts and have idea for more in the future. Please check it out and give a like, rating, or whatever they'll do.

#horror #shortstories #paranormal #books #kindlevella #iOS

So I did a thing...

I decided to show off some of my movies. Even though I write, I can't deny film is my first love. Here I am showing off my Shaun of the Dead 4K Blu-ray

https://youtu.be/5waucK9Cd0w

#shaunofthedead #boutiquebluray #bluraycollection #bluraycollector #bluray #movies #films

The Last House on Needles Street ARC

Just received an ARC copy of The Last House on Needles Street from Waterstones! Check it out! They say its a great horror book!

#arc #hardback #thelasthouseonneedlessstreet #books #horror

Movie Mail Call!

There was a sale on Best Buys site and I am a weak, weak man.

#bluray #bluraycollection #4kbluray #bluraycollector #alien #joker #waroftheworlds #stevenspielberg #ridleyscott

My Book Shelves

I thought it would be nice to take a quick tour of my books and the ones I need to read.

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New Book Coming Together

I usually keep my work close to the vest, but I'm feeling good. All you old farts like me should be able to guess the time period by the chapter name alone.

#amwriting #amwritinghorror #twono #supporthorror #supportindie

Book Review: The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones takes the archetype of a vengeful spirit and remolds it into new territory while successfully creating dread and anxiety with the reader; nature’s revenge from the unnecessary violence humans bring.

As I am not a skilled reviewer, it took me a week to process this book as I usually tend to do. My life up until recently has been dedicated more to film than to reading. When I think about the novels I read, my mind goes into comparisons to movies. When I read this book, what came to mind was the 2014 film, It Follows, and even director Andy Muschietti’s, Mama. This lingering uneasiness with The Only Good Indians, especially the chapter called “Tuesday,” created this dread with the relentless spirit that stayed with me until the end, knowing that something is stalking, following the main characters and could rear its head at any moment.

Another component of this novel is the potential discussion about we perceive what protagonists and antagonists are. While I believe there is a more straightforward answer that Jones may have been going for, it can still be an exciting discussion.

I believe that Jones will now be looked at as one of the great emerging horror writers. He is not new to the publishing world by any means, but I think Indians will be the entry point for many readers, and in turn, he will find success with his next novel releasing soon. The Only Good Indians was a great starting point for me as I have recently bought two more of his books.

4.5/5

#horror #stephengrahamjones #theonlygoodindians

Some Early Birthday Gifts

I had some money from my in-laws burning a hole in my wallet so I went to the local Barnes & Noble and found a couple of books from Stephen Graham Jones that I couldn't find before.

If you have read anything else by this author, check these out!

Mongrels: https://amzn.to/2ZXwIay

Mapping the Interior: https://amzn.to/3bPr4Nk

Then later today I found an Amazon package with a present from my wife...Eric Clapton unplugged on vinyl! I listened to this record all the time in high school and am excited to listen to it again.

Eric Clapton Unplugged: https://amzn.to/3kvmEiC

#book #music #ericclapton #mongrels #horror #paperback #vinyl #vinylcollector #vinylcollection

Blu-ray Haul! 2/26/2021

I took advantage of the Criterion 50% off sale back on the 23rd and they arrived rather quickly! Here are some of what I got...

Here is the group pic. For individual pics just keep scrolling and if any interest you just click the link to help support the site.

Paths of Glory, Dir. Stanley Kubrick

Antichrist, dir. Lars Von Trier

My Private Idaho, dir. Gus Vant Sant

Breaking the Waves, dir. Lars Von Trier

Tess, dir. Roman Polanski

Smooth Talk, dir. Joyce Chopra

Three Colors: Blue, White, Red, dir. Krzysztof Kieslowski

#bluray #criterion #criterioncollection #bluraycollection #movies #films

My Books Are Now on Barnes & Noble's Website!

I'll never tire of seeing this...https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Brya...