March 3, 2020: Those Winter Blues “Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December…” December? Really, Mr. Poe? December? If I were asked to pick the bleakest month of the year I think it would have to be February. But I get it. It’s hard to get a good …
February 11, 2020: Why I Hate Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day again? Ugh. Are you kidding? First of all, I hate Hallmark. I hate their cards. I hate their movies. I hate their commercials. I even hate their stupid little crown logo. But more importantly, I hate them for their manufacturing of artificial holidays like Valentine’s …
January 29, 2020: Coping With Writer’s Block As a member of the Gestalt Media team I’ve been asked to write about a common problem that writers face, the dreaded Writer’s Block. Being ever the compliant team member, I am eager to offer my sage advice. So, off we go. That’s right. …
January 14, 2020: Some Thoughts on Misogyny and Sexism (A friend just commented on this Facebook entry I wrote in 2017. While it’s not about horror writing, it is certainly a “dark thought.” For your consideration…) In the wake of current events with so many horrible situations cited involving men and their insidious behavior with …
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December 31, 2019: My New Year’s Resolutions (If I Must) The wonderful folks at Gestalt-Media have asked their writers to share some reflections and resolutions for the new year as 2019 finally drags itself to a merciful end. While I am not generally one to engage in popular traditions like making New Year’s resolutions, I …
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December 24, 2019: A Christmas Eve Memory Gestalt Media recently asked the writers associated with this indie publisher to share a favorite Christmas memory or tradition. While it is not really a “dark thought,” it seems appropriate in this Yuletide season to share my memory here. A favorite Christmas tradition is one …