This day the angels failed to spread their wings, this night the stars fade to black. Morning will come with no indication, no hint of salvation. This day the birds had no song to sing, this night prayers whispered toward Heaven fell back. And Morning, she slipped past, the echo of a laugh. This day…
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Werewolf Survival Quiz
Here’s a little fun for the full moon: a quiz to test your traditional werewolf knowledge. TAKE THE WEREWOLF SURVIVAL TEST!
Willow II
A clearing surrounded by a stand of trees. Short grass glade save the centered solitary willow. Crowned head draped in majestic arraignment. A reflection of the humbleness of prayer before benediction. And the solitude of guilt. Not twisted dogwood for a sacrifice. Not oak strong to stand alone. Stretching toward…
Christmas Horror — it’s movie time
I’ve seen a few (somewhat repetitive) lists floating around with best Christmas horror movies to watch this season. As an avid horror fan, I’ve actually seen a good number of these (links below). My personal favorites are: 1. Black Christmas (1974) I watch this movie every Christmas season, to, you know, get in the spirit…
Werewolves: Because the greatest evil is inside us
As an author, I’m always on the lookout for folklore and legendary tales. I think the stories that have fueled our fears for eons continue to resonate because they speak to base fears, such as betrayal, the unknown, the dark. We know the real monsters are inside of us. These tales expose our greatest fear:…
The emotions of a powerful narrative
As a storyteller, I enjoy finding a powerful narrative, even when the emotions it stirs are anger, sadness. I recently viewed the video for the song Gay Goth Scene by The Hidden Cameras. This music video is an award-winning short film that took my breath away with its stark portrayal of high school bullying. Please…
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Life moves as a cat scratching its back on a doorway: over time its mark is revealed. Moments adding up, encapsulated in minds, on photos, diaries, colorings and drawings, stuffed animals and cast clothing. Ordinary days are a precocious bouquet: schooling, working, eating, fighting, playing, writing, crying, reading, bitching, praying, learning, begging, embracing, watching TV…
Writing tip: Managing multiple subplots
Tip: Try color-coding your subplots Currently, as a part of NaNoWriMo, I’m working on the second novel in my Runes Trilogy, titled The Wolf in His Arms. The novel continues the plot from the first book, but goes in its own direction and adds a number of interrelated subplots that begin and end throughout the…
Excerpt from The Wolf in His Arms
The Wolf in His Arms is the second book in The Runes Trilogy, due out in early 2014. As part of National Novel Writing Month, I’m sharing a recently written excerpt. Beauty and Pain Rebecca sauntered up to a metal sculpture and circled it to enjoy the work from all angles. She tried to picture…
Werewolves and the big gay question
I sat down with Big Gay Horror Fan to discuss my most recent novel, The Wolf at His Door. We wandered a bit, discussing my childhood, early fascination with horror, and my take of mixing gay characters with the horror genre. BGHF: Hey, Adrian! Let’s do a more interesting take on Maria Van Trapp –…
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