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Blog postTHE ROAD - The Road is a post-apocalyptic film (2009) based on a Pulitzer Prize-winning book (2006) written by Cormac McCarthy. Directed by John Hillcoat, the film stars Viggo Mortensen and Kodi Smit-McPhee as a father and his son. The story flips back-and-forth between past/ present, as an unspecified cataclysm destroys almost all life on Earth, ending civilization in the process. Somehow, the father and son are optimistic, in a bleak landscape of almost unimaginable grief and loss. The na
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Blog postjohn wilson by clifford brooks - Part abstract poem, part dream world, part monologue: ‘John Wilson’ by Clifford Brooks is a highly unusual short story. It’s hard to define but that’s what makes it so great. An unsatisfied hairdresser mind melds two boyfriends together, and is visited by a conjoined spirit requesting a haircut. Sign said haircuts, he said. This story was originally published in in Cemetery Dance #49 in 2004. Find this and other really good horror/ paranormal shorts in Tale
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Blog postOctoberFest Megapromo
Check out this 3 part promo, just in time for Halloween!
1.) Claim your *free* e-book Hallowmas by Chad Schimke – Kids decorate a haunted house for a holiday get-together on the spookiest night of the year. They’re unaware that a creeping stranger is watching them through the window. On All Hallow’s Eve… a night when supernatural entities roam free. Read ‘Hallowmas’ today!Click on the image, or on the link below! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/iqhjafkytf
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Blog postThe Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (1387)
Mostly written in verse, Chaucer describes a wide range of classes in English society. As a courtier he wrote poetry for the nobility. In the Knight's Tale, he leads crusades against pagan leaders in many countries.
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Blog postHallowmas by Chad Schimke - Sooner or later, death comes for everyone. On Halloween, the spookiest holiday of the year. Read ‘Hallowmas’ today! https://dl.bookfunnel.com/iqhjafkytf
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Blog postDEATH'S PARADE FILM FESTIVAL - Just in time for Halloween: Death's Parade Film Festival, a series of shorts and feature films, including gore, ghosts, killers, monsters and dark comedy. The festival runs from 2 to 11PM Pacific at the following address: Towne 3 Cinemas at 1433 The Alameda in San Jose. Enjoy the virtual world of Sansar on October 3rd, then attend the festival in person, on Saturday October 5th. I was a panel selection judge, along with judging the award for best writing
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Blog postCOMING SOON - Author #New Release on my blog
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Blog postIT CHAPTER TWO MOVIE REVIEW - This is a two-part review, see below for an earlier post. In 2017, I watched ‘It’ on opening weekend, and also mentioned I’d previously seen the 1990 mini-series. The film is adapted from Stephen King’s book of the same name. ‘The Loser’s Club’ are adults now, and everyone has moved away from Derry, except Mike. He fears Pennywise has returned, 27 years later. People in Derry start disappearing, so Mike calls club members, and asks them to meet up
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Blog postSTILL LIFE WITH SHATTERED GLASS BY lOREN rHOADS - Horror writers are often asked – Why are you so fascinated by the macabre? In ‘Still Life with Shattered Glass’, Loren Rhoads explores motivations of people who share those particular predilections.
When a college junior finds herself stranded at a party, she hitches a ride and spends the night with a photographer. It’s a little bit sexy, with a touch of dark humor, and comes together with a scary (of course) tw -
Blog postHeart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill 2007
An aging collector of the macabre gets more than he bargained for when he buys a heart-shaped box.
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Blog postTHE DARK CRYSTAL - Based on a 25-page story written by Jim Henson entitled The Crystal, The Dark Crystal (1982) is a puppet animated dark fantasy film. A young Gelfling goes on a quest to heal the crystal, before Thra’s three suns align, to prevent the Skeksis from ruling Gelflings forever. Directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, The Dark Crystal relied on groundbreaking animatronic puppets instead of human actors. The most recent installment in the franchise is entitled The Dark Crystal: Age of Re
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Blog postInterview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice 1976
A vampire tells a reporter about an encounter, whereby another vampire turned him into his immortal companion.
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Blog postThe Quarry by Ben Monroe – Imagine a mashup of a 80s horror creature-feature, and a cosmic being hidden within the bowels of the earth. In ‘The Quarry’, a group of neighborhood kids change their plans, from a dip in the public pool, to exploring Founder’s Quarry. They ultimately decide to ignore the ‘KEEP OUT!’ sign and venture in anyway. While some stories in the book are reprints, ‘The Quarry’ by Ben Monroe was written especially for inclusion in the Tales for the Camp Fire anthology. Pro
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Blog postThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 1959
A paranormal investigator rents Hill House for a summer, inviting guests who have had past paranormal encounters.
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Blog postMADNESS HEART RADIO - Listen to my interview on Madness Heart Radio with host John Baltisberger. My first appearance on his podcast will go live on 8-2-19 so check it out. We discussed where inspiration comes from/ and processes to create horror. John is also the publisher and editor of Madness Heart Press. You can enjoy posts such as movie reviews, author interviews, and book/ short story reviews on his site.
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Blog postTales for the Campfire available now on Amazon!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q4Z32VP#horrorfiction #paranormal #darkfantasy #sciencefiction#postapocalypticfiction
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Blog postCHACO CANYON EMPIRE - An ancient civilization once flourished in a remote area of northwestern New Mexico, from approximately 800 AD to 1300 AD. These people possessed advancements on par with the greatest “lost” civilizations: Romans, Druids, Aztecs, Egyptians, and the Mayans. But at the time, did all roads lead to Chaco Canyon? Yes, they did. And here’s why. Chacoans built multi-story “great houses” 40 feet tall, round partially-buried rooms known as kivas, water management features, and a vas
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Blog postThe Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty 1971
Two priests attempt to exorcise a demon from the 12 year old daughter of a famous actress.
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Blog postA BOOK AND A CHAT RADIO SHOW - Listen to my live radio interview on Barry Eva’s program ‘A Book and a Chat’ on Tuesday July 9th at 6:30 ET / 3:30 PT for my third appearance on the show. The topic will be the release of Tales for the Camp Fire, featuring my short story entitled ‘Vivified’.
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Blog postThe Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft (1928)
A writer working on a manuscript discovers a cult that worships the Great Old Ones and awaits the return of a monstrous being.
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Blog postUNCLE SAM - Oft cited as one of the worst examples of the horror comedy genre, Uncle Sam is actually a very enjoyable movie. Be prepared for gory slasher scenes and a creative take on the July 4th holiday. William Lustig is the director of Uncle Sam, Maniac, Vigilante and Maniac Cop. The latter (Maniac Cop) has simple effects, a straightforward screenplay, effective acting (Bruce Campbell from The Evil Dead), spawned two sequels (Maniac Cop 2, Badge of Silence) and has become a cult classi
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