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10 Gloriumptious Words to Celebrate Roald Dahl’s 102nd Birthday
September 13th, 2018
We all remember our first brush with Roald Dahl — whether it was the Candyland wish fulfillment of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or the tantalizing terror of The Witches, Dahl always had a knack for the eccentric and unforgettable. Nowhere was this truer than his vocabulary: by the most conservative of estimates, Dahl invented hundreds of unique words throughout his literary career.
Read Column →Blogging is Worth the Effort, Even Without the Pay
September 12th, 2018
Sometimes I feel like the world’s worst blogger because I’m so inconsistent on my personal blog. I go through phases — sometimes lasting as long as a few months! — in which I post regularly. And then, suddenly, it’s mid-July and the blog hasn’t been updated since February and wow, seriously, where has the time gone?
Read Column →The Horror of Roald Dahl
September 10th, 2018
Roald Dahl would have turned 102 years old this month. The beloved British author, who passed away in 1990 at the age of 74, delighted readers around the world with such novels as James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Fantastic Mr. Fox. It’s also worth noting that his zany 1943 children’s book, The Gremlins, is cited as the original inspiration for Steven Spielberg’s 1984 blockbuster film, Gremlins.
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Changing The Book Format Game
September 6th, 2018
There are two types of books in this world: ...uh, finish that with what you will. There are two types of books in this world: electronic and print. There are two types of books in this world: read and unread. There are two types of books in this world: Ghost Dick, which I wrote, and all others (all others not being shameless plugs).
Read Column →KillerCon 2018: A Recap
September 6th, 2018
I count myself lucky to be part of a diverse group of literary scenes. Because of this, I’ve been able to attend events as varied as BizarroCon, Spanish-BizarroCon, the World Horror Convention, NECON, Hippocampus, Miami Book Fair, Brooklyn Book Fair, and AWP. I’ve been a published writer for a little over five years now, and all throughout those years the one con I kept hearing good things about was KillerCon. That it was the best con if you’re into hardcore or transgressive horror.
Read Column →"Space Odyssey": How Science Fiction Can Predict the Future
September 4th, 2018
An interesting occurrence that took place recently was Catherynne Valente, author of Space Opera, tweeting about how all science fiction is political. Specifically, it is progressive. On August 19, she tweeted:
Read Column →7 Ways to Prepare for NaNoWriMo Right Now
August 31st, 2018
For veteran writers, the approach of autumn means one thing — and it’s not Starbucks pumpkin lattes, beautiful golden leaves, or even Halloween. It’s National Novel Writing Month, or what all writers fondly know as NaNoWriMo. You’ll need a whole lot of writing enthusiasm to get you through NaNoWriMo, and eager beavers (like me) know that it’s never too early to start preparing. Here are a few tips to get the ball rolling in September...
Read Column →Hot Dudes Reading: Summer Heat or Total Defeat?
August 30th, 2018
You probably know the Instagram account by now. If you don’t, you’re behind. Over 1 million people follow Hot Dudes Reading. The premise is pretty simple. A group of creeps take pictures of attractive men who are reading in public and then add fetishizing captions. Sorry, am I revealing my take on this too early?
Read Column →Book vs. Film: "To All the Boys I've Loved Before"
August 28th, 2018
Almost five whole days passed between the moment To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before dropped on Netflix (Friday, August 17, at 3 a.m. EST/12 a.m. PST, a glorious date and time indeed) and the moment I finally clicked “play.”
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