Werewolf Wednesday Recap

Each Wednesday for the last year has been #WerewolfWednesday — a celebration of the werewolf. While it has been fun, this is my last #WerewolfWednesday post, as I explore new topics in the coming year. So, for the last post, I recap a few of the highlights from the many posts about werewolves. These Werewolves are…

The best seafood for your resolution

If you follow my blog, you know that I generally talk about writing and horror in particular. From time to time, however, I post about food, mostly because I love to garden and cook my own food. If you are making a resolution to eat healthier in 2015 and plan to make seafood a part…

(Were)Wolf Moon

Did you know that some Native American tribes referred to the January full moon as the Wolf Moon? In fact, each full moon of the year has a name. Without the moon, werewolves could not exist — and then where would I be with my horror trilogy? I feel the full moon is much maligned, mostly…

Werewolf hodgepodge

For #WerewolfWednesday, I’ve decided to bring you a number of products— and they all have a name with bite. Werewolf Legend Bells What they say: The primal urge to howl at the moon, to stalk your prey, to feel muscles rippling under bristled skin. The legend of the Werewolf is the primordial reversion from human to Beast….

Who wrote the book on werewolves?

Most of us are familiar with the phrase, “S/he wrote the book on [the subject].” The case holds true for werewolves. People have, in fact, written the book on the subject—and not fiction. So, for #WerewolfWednesday, I bring you a compendium of such writings. Here are a few notable examples, if you wish to learn…

Werewolf destinations: These spots have taken their name from the werewolf

For #WerewolfWednesday, I’ve found a number of businesses that have taken their names from the night-loving lycanthrope. On the list is a pub in San Diego, a theater troupe in Chicago and a night club in London. Werewolf: An American Pub in San Diego As they say: Why “Werewolf”? Not really sure… Maybe cause werewolves are awesome…

Motivation—Just When You Need It

Ideas are exciting. Bringing ideas to fruition, however, can be daunting. Writing is as much keeping motivated as it is a creative process. For most self-published authors, writing is also an act of love. Seldom does the work pay the bills or breed rewards of oodles of praise or reviews. So how does one keep…