I love wisdom passed down in pithy, easily regurgitated quotes. This one from Benjamin Franklin makes great use of the (often misplaced) human fear of wolves to make a political statement. One has to wonder about the double-edged sword of these words, however. Does the advice eschew acts of kindness and generosity, thus making more…
Tag: horror
So, I’ve decided to write a #slasher…
I often have so many ideas floating around in my head, and I’m never sure which one I’ll pluck to write next, but I’ve decided to write a slasher. Yes, a serial murderer stalking victims slasher. It’s a bit of a departure for me as my previous books have had supernatural elements to them. Yet…
Dark Quotes: Poe, Alone
I was quite young, maybe third grade, when I discovered Poe on the family bookshelf in a bound compendium of his work. While my love for his stories took a bit of time to grow (they were a bit a slow burn for me), I was immediately taken with his poetry. Still today, the casual rhyme,…
#Otherworldly Words: Siren
All this month, I’m looking at less-than-flattering words for women. Next is that dread of all the seas, the siren. A siren is: Classical Mythology. one of several sea nymphs, part woman and part bird, who lure mariners to destruction by their seductive singing. a seductively beautiful or charming woman, especially one who beguiles men: a siren…
#Otherworldly Words: Gorgon
March is Women’s History Month, so I’m gong to take an odd approach to words this month: I’m going to look at oppressive words against women. (No, not THOSE words.) Most oppressed groups have a long history of words being used against them in an ugly way. This month, I’m going to look at four…
#Otherworldly Words: Transilience
February is the month that benefits from a leap year, thus having 29 days this year. A Leap Year is the year we gather the fragments of the 1/4 day in our calendar and give them space. It is a way of collecting time as if over the course these fragments were lost. Three…
#Otherworldly Words: Chronon
This month I’m looking at words to do with time! A chronon is a hypothetical unit that helps scientists theorize. It’s important to remember that science is a creative endeavor. Thinking about the vastness of space (and time) not only inspires scientists but authors and other storytellers across the eons. Words like chronon have…
#Otherworldly Words: Tachyon
February is the month that benefits from a leap year, thus having 29 days this year. A Leap Year is the year we gather the fragments of the 1/4 day in our calendar and give them space. It is a way of collecting time as if over the course these fragments were lost. Time itself…
#Otherworldly Words for February
It’s time to look at words associated with February. February is cold. February is the shortest month. February is the month that benefits from a leap year, thus having 29 days this year. A Leap Year is the year we gather the fragments of the 1/4 day in our calendar and give them space. It…
The Moon in Your Eyes
My novella, The Moon in Your Eyes, is now out, and it has its first two glowing reviews: “This short story reads like a perfect b-movie flick, complete with a handful of archetypes including the rebellious teen (nice nod with the name) , the horny campers, and the cowardly muscle-bound egoist. Perfect ending and “Bruce…
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