Today’s guest blogger is the incredible Sumiko Saulson. After taking a look at her site, I’m really excited to read her work. Quite honestly, I think she’s onto something here. In my family we have the story of how my mother was sat on by a clown while she was pregnant with me, and for … More Women in Horror: Sumiko Saulson: How to Turn Your Daughter Into a Horror Writer
I’ve known Jondi for a long time. We went to school together, sang in a Madrigal choir together, fed pigeons in Krakow together…she is one awesome gal. Not only that, but she definitely was one of the few who “got” my love of dark and subversive genre work early on. I’m so excited that I’ve … More Women and Horror: Jondi Schmitt-Soper
Today’s insight into the horror genre through feminine eyes is brought to us courtesy of Chantal Boudreau. Not only is she a very talented writer, but she’s also on the preliminary ballot for the Stoker Awards, so I think she’s definitely someone to talk about women and horror! *** The Darker Appeal Horror is a … More Women and Horror: Chantal Boudreau
Yeah yeah, valentine’s day, love and stuff, etc etc etc. But what about those ladies that make our hearts suffer palpitations? What about those books and films that feature women that might actually rip your heart out or have to fight to keep their own organs in their chests? So now that we’ve talked about … More Women in Horror: Badasses
All right, so I suppose I’d better at least mention Valentine’s Day. After all, this month can’t be ALL about horror, can it? Heh heh heh. Do you ever want a slightly different way of celebrating the holiday? Or how about a way to feel vindicated, for all you singles out there? Well, I have … More It’s Valentine’s Day!
Just a quick thing since it’s time sensitive, and then we’ll get back to author posts and talking about horror! I’ve got a great post up at My Home Away From Home this week. Not only is there a guest post from me AND an excerpt of In the Red, but you can also enter … More Guest feature at My Home Away From Home!
Remember, voting goes through February 14, so you still have time to cast a vote for Mooner in LASR’s Book of the Year poll! Be sure to cast your vote and spread the word! The voting page can be found HERE If you’d like to read the blurb and excerpt for Mooner, you can … More Have you voted for Mooner yet?
So now that I’ve gotten the jubilation out of my system…why horror? Like I’ve stated before, it isn’t exactly associated with estrogen these days, unless you’re looking at a half-naked chick at the wrong end of a chainsaw. Here’s the thing, though…the movies, the titles that have become really popular in the theaters are only … More Women in Horror: Write Like a Girl
So, if you’re like me, you’ve noticed that it’s a new month. That’s right, it’s that time of year again…February. And, of course, if you’re also like me, you know that February means one thing and one thing only… HAPPY WOMEN IN HORROR MONTH, EVERYBODY!!!! Now apparently there’s some other holiday going on … More It’s that special time!!!
This week’s prompt gives me a chance to bring back your friend and mine…jolly Mr. Krampus! *** The sun had barely crept under the frosty horizon, stealing light and comfort from the mountain village. Above the thatched rooftops that leaked pleasant-smelling smoke and food smells, far up the mountain, the soft, insistent footsteps crunched…and stopped. … More Tuesday Tales: Package
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