+ Book, Characters, Dean Koontz, Fiction, horror, literature, thriller, Writing
by Jim
What you mean besides the ones I write? Just kidding! That’s… a tough call to be honest. I’m very picky about the things I read and often restrict myself to Fantasy/Folklore and Sci-Fi. My collection includes things like the Elder Edda, Hrolf Kraki’s Saga, The Frithiof Saga, and a lot of Tolkien. However if I had to choose a favorite out of everything I’ve … Read More Favorite Story?
+ fantasy, horror, Movies, Opinion, Uncategorized
by Jim
Hello everyone and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! While I usually do some writing advice that often surrounds the Holidays, I couldn’t really find anything in the usual writer request mailbox. So instead, I thought I’d offer my top 10 favorite horror movies of all time list. Keep in mind, I’m not saying that these are the scariest movies, but they are horror films that I thoroughly … Read More Top 10 Horror Movies
by Jim
Bullied at school, neglected at home and incredibly lonely, 12-year-old Owen (Kodi Smit-McPhee) spends his days plotting revenge on his tormentors and spends his nights spying on other residents of the apartment complex. His sole friend is Abby (Chloë Grace Moretz), a strange girl who comes out only at nighttime. Both outcasts, the two form a strong bond. When Abby’s caretaker disappears amid a … Read More Let Me In (2010)
+ advice, Comics, fantasy, horror, literature, Opinion, Uncategorized, Writing
by Jim
I’ve been a huge horror movie fan for a while, but there is one thing that always irked me about a certain ongoing trend in them. I was going to ignore it until I noticed that it was happening in suspense/thriller novels as well. Here’s the deal, everyone has seen these movies. The story starts off with a group of people. These people are … Read More Schadenfreude is NOT Scary!
by Jim
X It was only 3 in the afternoon. Alex had some time to spare. He would have rather stayed with Tersa to dissuade his fears, but he knew that he needed some time alone. If he was ever to be of any help to her, he needed to be prepared. At first, Alex headed home, but then he had a sudden urge to … Read More Beneath the Surface: An Abandoned Story: Chapter 10
by Jim
IX A few minutes later, the scene at the McConnel house was one of defeat. Tersa’s parents were researching psychiatrists that she could go to, though they all thought it wouldn’t help. Alex had been invited to stay for dinner, which he accepted, but he spent most of the time on their back porch with Tersa as she tried to contemplate her future. … Read More Beneath the Surface: An Abandoned Story: Chapter 9
by Jim
VIII The interview took over an hour. Alex got up and began pacing around the room. Every minute that went by felt like an eternity. What could he be asking her? Does her believe her? More importantly, would he be able to help her if he did. The door finally opened and an emotionless Tersa appeared. She turned and looked at Alex, “Father … Read More Beneath the Surface: An Abandoned Story Chapter 8
by Jim
VII “Alex…” “What, who is that? What’s going on?” Alex found himself in a dark room, all alone. He had no idea how he had gotten there or why. A dark voice beckoned him forward. As Alex slowly walked, the floor became less and less stable. It was extremely muddy and what looked like vines were coming out of the wall. Ahead, Alex … Read More Beneath the Surface: An Abandoned Story Chapter 7
by Jim
VI Alex didn’t see Tersa again during the next few days. He didn’t mind though. He took it as a good sign that most likely she was getting the care that she needed. Besides, he had his own family’s issues to deal with. His mother’s wake had all been paid for an arranged. It was a true testament to her character to see … Read More Beneath the Surface: An Abandoned Story Chapter 6
by Jim
V Alex got into his car and drove down the road in the opposite direction from the one he came. He turned on to Smithfield Road and a moment later, turned on to Pleasant Hill Road. He kept his eyes open for any sign of Tersa. Chills ran down his spine as he had a feeling that her time was running out. Cleaning … Read More Beneath the Surface: An Abandoned Story Chapter 5
by Jim
IV Alex went to bed in his old room. The old posters and toys that he once played with were still where he’d left them. His mother had taken great care to make sure that everything was exactly as he remembered it. Clearly she’d expect him to come home at some point, though he had other plans. It was yet one more sin on … Read More Beneath the Surface: An Abandoned Story Chapter 4
+ advice, Artist, Author, awful, bad, Belief, Book, Characters, chase, demon, Divinity, Fairy Tale, fantasy
by Jim
Don’t be afraid to mix and merge. So you have a fairly successful series going, but now you’re experiencing writers block. You have fragments of two or three sequels written, but don’t know where to take them. You’ve even considered starting on a third, but haven’t gotten anywhere with it. You really like the first two and would love to continue one of them, … Read More Author’s Advice Pt. 11
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