It is always this time of year when I can feel something in me start to shift, slightly. It’s an easing, a relaxing—it feels in many ways like the last… Read more
Early on in my life I didn’t really get to participate in Halloween. I grew up with a schizophrenic father who had taken me from home at 10 months old.… Read more
Halloween is the best time of the year for enjoying the scarier parts of life. People who normally are prudish and uptight about horror will discard their preconceived notions for… Read more
Samhain is a time to honor those who are still in spirit. During Samhain, practice divination with the dead. The veil between the world of the living and the… Read more
While I’ve been published in the romance genre for many years, this year I’ve turned my attention more toward the horror genre. I was thrilled to hear HWA was doing… Read more
Let’s assume for the moment that Jaws is, in fact, a horror movie. Cool, thanks.
Now: So what aspect of the Father of the Summer Blockbuster might we study for… Read more
As a fan and writer of horror, I tend to look for and find the horror in everything. From romantic comedies to presidential debates, I can somehow see the terror,… Read more
Día de Muertos is more widely-celebrated each year. Chances are you’ve heard of it, and may have even attended a festival. The beautiful art and costumes that surround this holiday… Read more
A wonderful connection between songwriting, filmmaking and writing.
After several years in semi-retirement, this late summer I put on my filmmaking hat in order to help my favorite holiday: Halloween.… Read more
For those of us born with horror in our blood, I believe the love of Halloween comes in two phases. In our younger years, Halloween is a little less… Read more
It’s difficult to convey just how much I love Halloween. We spend hours each September (cause decorations always go up early around here) putting up our wall clings, making sure… Read more
When I was a child, before the commercialisation and Americanisation of Halloween, apple bobbing was always a part of the Halloween celebration. I also remember that we used to carve… Read more
“I’ll trade you three Clark bars for one Snickers.” Jerry said.
My little brother nodded. They made the candy exchange quickly, both satisfied with what they considered a total score.… Read more
Local legend tells of a conclave of buildings hidden by dense forest and fences that can only be reached by haunted back roads. This urban legends draws ghost hunters and… Read more
Every Halloween I follow certain traditions. A handful of movies I dig out to watch, some music I like to play, favorite candies to pick up at the store. But… Read more