Red Haze is a haunting psychological thriller that hovers between the spectral and the natural, blurring the lines between remembrance and regret, dedication and obsession, justice and revenge. Reviews “Fans of Lois Duncan (I Know What You Did Last Summer), as well as those who fondly remember the drama of college life, will find…
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Exploring wolf references: “Cry wolf”
Over the last few weeks, I’ve started exploring common phrases that reference wolves. (Links to previous ones are below.) This week I am exploring the phrase “Cry wolf.” The phrase, which means to cause undue alarm, is derived from the Aesop fable, The boy who cried wolf, in which a lonely young herded cries wolf…
Exploring wolf references: “Wolf in sheep’s clothing”
The idiom “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” has Biblical origins. Ancient Greek fables offer warnings similar to those offered in the Bible. Today, the phrase serves as a warning against anyone with a friendly face and malicious intent. The phrase remains popular. In fact, it has its own Tumblr page. Apparently, the phrase is a popular…
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!
Supernatural Survival Skills # 8
You never know when the supernatural will strike. It pays to have your skills honed for an impending (and possibly stealthy) attack. Test Question #8 You suspect your new next-door neighbor is a vampire. How do you plan to confirm his undead status?* A) Invite him in to your place with your fingers…
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…
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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