After The Exorcist, There Was The Sentinel

(Be sure to read to the end of this post for a fun, not-so-spooky, time-sensitive surprise, okay?)

It's October. Let's talk scary.

There are so many late-20th century horror novels I count as influences on my work, I could spend all day nattering on about them. When I was a young teen, horror novels put over-the-top tension into my comfy, white bread life. They were seductive and clever. They pushed and tested the limits of my uncertain spirituality as well as my imagination.

King (Carrie, et al...