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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Weekly Writing Round-Up Week of 10/23/11
Here’s some of the coolest stuff I found about writing and publishing on the web this week. Writer Harry Connolly on writers and self-promotion. (Via Chuck Wendig on Twitter.) Writer Bob Mayer on whether the current self-publishing models are sustainable. … Continue reading
Scary Movie Marathons
During this month of unbridled spookiness, consider curling up in front of a cozy flatscreen and trying out these combos. I’ve graded them on a Scary Scale of 1 (Dark Shadows as an adult) to 10 (Original Texas Chainsaw Massacre … Continue reading
Posted in Movies, Pop Culture, Reviews
Tagged An American Werewolf in London, Blair Witch Project, David Twohy, Guillermo Del Toro, Let the Right One In, Near Dark, Paranormal Activities, The Company of Wolves, The Craft, The Exorcism of Emily Rose, The Howling, The Hunger, The Omen, Warlock, Young Frankenstein
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A Horror Story for Halloween Month: Disguise
Here’s a story I wrote many years ago with a creepy bent: Disguise _____________________________________________
Posted in Short Fiction, Writing Craft
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National Day on Writing
So I guess it’s today, the National Day on Writing. Mentions are popping all over the internets, including blogs, articles and a hashtag all to itself on Twitter: #whyIwrite Stay in the loop with this frequently-updated blog post from the … Continue reading
Book Review: Bliss by Lauren Myracle
I had been thinking about writing a book review about the YA horror book Bliss by Lauren Myracle when her name came up in a most unfortunate way. She was told her novel Shine would be nominated for a National … Continue reading
Posted in Characterization, Reviews, Writing Craft
Tagged Andy Griffith, Bliss, Lauren Myracle, Manson murders, National Book Award, Shine, YA horror
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Movie Review: The Ides of March
A political drama directed by George Clooney and starring the red-hot Ryan Gosling. The set-up is familiar: A smart, earnest politician (Clooney) who says all the right things and loves his beautiful wife. An idealistic staffer devoted to the ideals … Continue reading
Posted in Characterization, Movies, Reviews, Scenecraft
Tagged Entertainment Weekly, Evan Rachel Wood, George Clooney, Good Night and Good Luck, Marisa Tomei, Mystic River, Owen Gleiberman, Paul Giamatti, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robert Redford, Rod Lurie, Ryan Gosling, The Candidate, The Contender, The Ides of March, Unforgiven
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Weekly Writing Wound-Up Round-Up
Here are some of the best articles and blog posts I came across this week pertaining to writing and publishing: Non-fiction writer Sam Harris on the idea that people expect writing to be free. NYT article about the fate … Continue reading →