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Introduce Yourself!
Hi all my name is Amber, and im 32 and just joined this group. I love the horror genre but also enjoy fantasy, scifi, romance and ya. I'm excited to see what this group has to offer and I love seeing what others are reading and wanting to read so feel free to add me as a friend. Thank you.
Thank you Bill and Kimberly!
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Alan wrote: "Greetings and salutations friendo Amber."Thank you!
Thank you Krystal and Jon
Lawrence wrote: "Welcome Amber!"Thank you!
Welcome to HA, everyone!
Ethan wrote: "Erin wrote: "Chad wrote: "Not sure if this question fits in this particular thread, but I'll ask anyway. Last weekend I purchased The Last American Vampire and I just saw that it is a sequel to Abr..."I didn't like the movie either.
Welcome Amber
Krystal wrote: "Welcome new friends!Lindy a Ghost Tour Company sounds like a pretty sweet gig!! Have you had some spooky encounters??"
Yes, too many to mention! You can always message me and I can tell you some. =) I love telling Ghost Stories!
Hi,My name is Jamie, I've recently published my first novel, Mr Jones. I am a huge horror fan. I am on the lookout for the next good book, discussions about writing and for anyone looking to provide reviews in exchange for free ebooks.
Nice to meet everyone. What are we discussing today?
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As for discussions, the sky's the limit!
Okay, here’s a topic I always found interesting. I am a huge Stephen King, he’s the author that got me in reading in a big way. Yet, I can’t help notice that his writing style changed significantly in the early 2000s from what it used to be in the 70s, 80s and 90s. I remember reading a article about this that said he gets his stuff ghost written the change was so noticeable. I don’t believe that but what I’d like to put up for discussion is has anyone else noticed this? If so which era of King do they prefer and why?
I haven’t read enough to feel qualified to make a comment on that. I’ve read almost everything up to Needful Things & some later stuff here & there. Sorry Jamie.
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Thank you and not very great at this yet but I will get the hang of it, eventually.
Hi everyone,
Luc here from Canada (the french part). I am big horror and sci-fi fan and a book collector. I am always scouring the interwebs for signed first editions or fine bindings of scarry and trippy stuff from the past, present and future. I was looking for a community that could help broaden the search. I think i found it.
Luc here from Canada (the french part). I am big horror and sci-fi fan and a book collector. I am always scouring the interwebs for signed first editions or fine bindings of scarry and trippy stuff from the past, present and future. I was looking for a community that could help broaden the search. I think i found it.
Intro and question:Hello all, DS from St. Louis as well. I'm a big fan of King, Brown, Koontz, Bradbury, Poe, etc.
I'm writing my first horror novel (2nd book) and have a question for the group but not sure where it should go.
Do most readers in this group expect their horror novel to clip along at a thriller pace, or are you OK with (or expect) a slow burn in the beginning?
My first book was a techno-thriller that moved pretty fast and now I feel like the horror novel is dragging, comparatively, which is causing me to question the pace.
Hello and welcome to HA, Luc and D.S.!To answer your question, D.S. I'm okay with a slow burn horror novel. It doesn't have to be action packed but what is written needs to be powerful and interesting enough for me to continue reading.
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I like all kinds of horror, but my "go to favorites" tend to be more atmospheric in nature--the kind that really make you "feel" the terror.
I love horror. some of stephen king makes me cringe. I also like dean koontz
Kimberly wrote: "Welcome D.S.!I like all kinds of horror, but my "go to favorites" tend to be more atmospheric in nature--the kind that really make you "feel" the terror."
I've heard this before but not sure I could explain it. What is an example of a book that has good 'atmospheric horror'?
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I like all kinds of horror, but my "go to favorites" tend to be more atmospheric in nature--the kind that really make you "feel" the terror."
I've heard this before ..."
THE ELEMENTALS, by Michael McDowell comes to mind immediately. You don't know "exactly what" the Elementals are, but you know that something is dangerously wrong. You don't necessarily have a high, bloody body count, but the idea that something horrible "COULD" happen at any time is always present.
hello everyone!!I have a question. can you give me some suggestions for things that shouldn't work together but do?
Welcome to all the newbies! Glad you are all here!
Garrett wrote: "hello everyone!!I have a question. can you give me some suggestions for things that shouldn't work together but do?"
Deep fried, bacon wrapped, jumbo Reese's Peanut Butter Cups :)
Garrett wrote: "hello everyone!!I have a question. can you give me some suggestions for things that shouldn't work together but do?"
Humor and horror.
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Here's hoping it was better than the terrible film based on the first book.