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“The House at Watch Hill” Perfectly Blends Dark Atmosphere and Anticipation
January 3rd, 2025
For fans of "Ninth House" and classic Shirley Jackson, be sure to check out "The House at Watch Hill" by Karen Marie Moning — reviewed here by our resident bookworm, Jena Brown.
Read Column →Culling The Classics: A Christmas Carol
December 25th, 2024
Gather 'round the fire for yet another seasonally appropriate culling the Classics: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
Read Column →Of Labyrinth and Forest: How to Write Dark Fantasy
December 21st, 2024
Come on a darkly mystical journey with Stephanie Wytovich as she explores the myriad possibilities of how to write dark fantasy — covering character, worldbuilding, and more.
Read Column →How to Write Dark Poetry - With Cynthia Pelayo
December 18th, 2024
In these gloomy days of winter, why not lean into the darkness and try writing some dark poetry? Here's a guide to the dark poetry form, courtesy of Cynthia Pelayo.
Read Column →8 Genuinely Great Gifts for the Writer in Your Life
December 12th, 2024
Scrambling to find the perfect present for your writer friend? Stephanie Bonjack's got you covered with this list of 8 fabulous writerly gifts for the holidays — or any celebratory occasion!
Read Column →How to Get a Book Published - With Rebecca van Laer
November 29th, 2024
Wonder how to get a book published? Author Rebecca van Laer shares her experience querying and publishing her first two books.
Read Column →How to Write Romance: Crafting Chemistry 101
November 25th, 2024
Looking to dive into the proverbial pool of love? Here's how to write romance with our resident romance lover, Nick Bailey.
Read Column →Richard Chizmar's "Memorials" Serves Up 80s Nostalgia in Spades
November 18th, 2024
This review from Jena Brown tackles Memorials by Richard Chizmar: a novel about three students who get more than they bargain for during a roadside memorials project.
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