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Blog Re-Launch!
I'm re-launching this blog both to reflect both of the genres I'm writing, and because with all the updates, events, and announcements recently (and forthcoming), I feel like there will be more to share. Feel free to take this quick survey (less than a minute) to help me know what you'd like to see on the blog going forward. Survey Link

John Opalenik
Nov 11 min read


Newly Released Short Stories
In 2023 I focused more on the art of the short story, partly as a way to keep writing while working on editing my next full-length...

John Opalenik
Jun 29, 20241 min read


New Short Story Collection Title Reveal
The new book which will be coming out in September 2022 will be a collection of short stories called, Among The Willows & Other Strange...

John Opalenik
Jul 9, 20221 min read


Indie Bookstore Day Review
Last Saturday was Independent Bookstore Day, and as usual, it was a great time. For those of you who don't know, it's a day when we...

John Opalenik
May 5, 20221 min read


Free Comic Book Day 2022
It’s that time of year again. Free Comic Book Day! For those of you who don’t know all about it, allow me to spread the joy by letting...

John Opalenik
May 2, 20222 min read



John Opalenik
Apr 12, 20210 min read


Seven Horror Movies for Your Seven Day Free Trial of Shudder
We're well into October, and in the era of COVID-19, the most many of us can hope for on Halloween is a horror movie marathon as we stay...

John Opalenik
Oct 20, 20202 min read


A Quiet Place Story Structure
With the sequel on the way, I thought it would be the perfect time to look at the great structure of the story arcs for each of the...

John Opalenik
Apr 1, 20201 min read


5 Horror Audiobooks You Can Listen To While Practicing Social Distancing
During this COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of people who have the option, are choosing to stay in, and rightfully so. For many, it's time to...

John Opalenik
Mar 15, 20202 min read


Art of The Primeval
Amy Sexton Berlin has made some pretty incredible artwork this fall and has cited The Primeval as some of the inspiration for it. She has...

John Opalenik
Nov 28, 20191 min read


The Primeval Book Launch
Thank you to everyone who made it to the book launch for The Primeval at That Bookstore last month. We had an incredible turnout and most...

John Opalenik
Nov 7, 20191 min read


Behind The Scenes: The Primeval Cover Art
Now that the cover art for The Primeval has been revealed, I thought it would be a good time to show a little of the behind the scenes...

John Opalenik
Oct 6, 20192 min read


Book Launch Party!
On this wonderful Friday the 13th that also happens to be a full moon, I'm very excited to announce the launch party for The Primeval! We...

John Opalenik
Sep 13, 20191 min read


Welcome
I suppose I'll kick off this blog by letting you know what you can expect to find here. Horror, writing, books, book reviews, recaps of...

John Opalenik
Apr 4, 20191 min read
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