Tag: fantasy

  • 21st Century Scop does Horror Realm

    The undead sure know how to party. I’ve just returned from Horror Realm, where I shared billing with John Amplas (Martin), Mike Christopher (Dawn of the Dead), and Kyra Schon (Night of the Living Dead).  Also in attendance were Chris Rickert (Eljay’s Books), Tiffany Apan, and lots and lots of zombies. Primarily a media convention,…

  • Communing with the Masters

    It’s about community, not competition. A number of people have submitted emails in response to the news post I put up yesterday, and some have asked about the meaning of the Dante quote: e più d’onore ancora assai mi fenno, ch’e’ sì mi fecer de la loro schiera . . . The lines are from…

  • Everything you want to know about writing … and then some.

       Any questions? Lots of presenters conclude with that phrase. I’m different. I like to start with it. The strategy may not be as harebrained as it sounds. I’ll explain. I’ve just returned from my biannual residency in Writing Popular Fiction at Seton Hill University, where I always open my presentations by passing out index…

  • Seeing Voices

    Check out the new trailer for Voices: Tales of Horror. Produced by Fantasist Enterprises, directed by Billy Sullivan, featuring the jaw-dropping art of Jason Zerrillo . . . and some original music from Veins: The Soundtrack. Turn out the lights, crank up the sound, and enjoy. This video rocks!

  • I’ll Meet You in the Gaslight

    If you missed the Bitten By Books event last week, you can still access highlights at The Gaslight Gallery, a new blog sponsored by Edge Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing. The blog features some of the best responses offered during the Bitten By Books event as well as new answers to some intriguing questions. Drop…

  • Meet the Gaslight Arcanum Authors @ Bitten By Books

      The Gaslight Arcanum party is jumping over at the Bitten By Books website. Drop in if you get a chance. It’s a great place for talking about fantasy, mystery, horror, Sherlock Holmes . . . or just reading and writing in general. The party in sponsored by the good people at Edge Science Fiction…