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
