I’m blessed to live on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, which has a thriving community of authors, musicians, and artists. Recently, I was invited to headline an evening of readings and music that’s held on the third Thursday of the month at a local restaurant, the Commerce Street Creamery & Coffee Shop/Bistro in Continue reading storytelling on a 3rd thursday
Previously, I had talked about what makes monsters scary; as well as how despite appearances to the contrary, monsters really only come in two types. Now I’d like to share with you some monsters that scared me when I was younger, and why they still do, even though I’m a Continue reading making monsters meaningful, part 3
Previously, I had discussed what it is about monsters that (when done correctly), they frighten us. And though you and I could sit here for hours and name numerous monsters from film, literature, myths, and legends, there are really only two types. Only two? Stephen King, in his under-appreciated treatise Continue reading making monsters meaningful, part 2
In Lonely Lands, my next novel, is a modern-day fantasy/horror piece, so–of course–it will have monsters. I’ve loved monsters since I was kid back in Phoenix, AZ: one of the local TV stations would broadcast old monster movies (Godzilla, Rodan, Reptilicus, The Wolf Man, Creature from the Black Lagoon) on Continue reading making monsters meaningful
Of late, I have been down in the mouth when it comes to writing. The last three book sales events that I have participated in have been poorly attended, with accordingly poor sales (so poor, that I left two of them early when it became abundantly clear how bad it Continue reading all you need is one
One of the recurring anxiety dreams I’m prone to having is the one where someone in the public education system realized that I had somehow missed achieving some crucial requirement to pass high school, and I have to go back and re-do a year (despite the fact that I’ve gone Continue reading suddenly, i was back in high school
