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Just a very short post this morning. A week ago, I had a new banner for events printed, and although I hope many of you see it at upcoming events, I included it here for everyone to see.

Growing up in the '80s and '90s I wasn't able to just go online and order a physical copy or flip through an ebook of anything I was interested in reading. When I first got into comics in the '90s, some of it involved a bit of a scavenger hunt. A lot of the comics I was into were being written in four issue mini-series, and sometimes finding all four issues, especially if it was a back issue turned into quite the adventure. My dad traveled all over the state and even sometime

If you haven't read the manga or seen the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End then stop reading this post, stop everything you’re doing, and watch season 1 twice. Only then, come back and hear me rant about it, not because of spoilers, but because it’s just that good. Okay, now that the disclaimer is out of the way, we can talk about one of the many things that author Kanehito Yamada does so well, world building. Frieren creates a world that fans of the fantasy genre instantl

Maybe there’s a local author in your area that you’d love to support, but you’re just not their target audience. I’ve definitely been in that situation since my books are either horror, which isn’t for everyone, or middle-grade fantasy, which is geared towards a specific age and type of interest. Here are some things you can do to support your local authors even if the books they write just aren’t for you. Buy the book as a gift for a friend who would like it. Donate the book

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...