Welcome to the Week in Links, a roundup of the latest articles for fantasy, sci-fi and horror readers and writers. It’s a day late, not on purpose. Yesterday was pretty busy. Writing and Book Marketing Novel Writing from A to Z: The Alphabetical Elements of Writing Fiction 10+ Marketing Predictions for 2019 From Top Marketers…
I like to photograph nature. I’m also a bookworm and journal collector. Why no combine the 2? I post the pictures on Instagram but, mostly, I do this because it’s fun. I love planning what books and journals I’m going to pack. I get lost in looking at a scene, setting up the book and…
Someone wanted to prove their cemetery wasn’t haunted. No one would take such a pointless job. I said as much but he was insistent. My team started plotting his death. To save his life, I accepted the job. Well, that was part of the reason. Bellwood Cemetery had been in the news lately. People walked…
Welcome to the Week in Links, a roundup of the latest articles for fantasy, sci-fi and horror readers and writers. Writing and Book Marketing Meet the Super Fan … the Secret Sauce Authors Want Instagram may let users start hiding hashtags from posts Social Media Image Sizes for 2018: A Guide for Marketers Fantasy/Horror/Sci-Fi Literal…
Standing outside with nothing but nature in front of me and the soft wind singing through the trees didn’t kill my desire to silence it all. At least those inside whispered speculation about why I was no quiet and not the other thing. Magic was common on my island. No one cared about it. They did have a problem…
The town was pretty and full of lies. Luka found the contrast entertaining. Bright, colorful buildings packed with even more vibrant people. Forever spring. The lawns and sidewalks were filled with flowers you couldn’t find in any other part of the world. Everyone dyed their hair some candy color, often with matching contacts and outfits….
Sunsets are magic. They’re like getting a glimpse into another world. No matter how many times I photograph them, the sky is always different. Do you want to take magical sunset photos? Here are some tips: Ask Google Before I go out, I ask Google the sunset time. Since its spring, the time is 7:20pm….
He walked out of spring and into winter. A cat as tall and wide as a house blocked his path. He should be scared or even startled. Disturbed? Annoyed? He must’ve left his brain at home. His mind could only focus on the cat’s big violet eye and how warm they looked. Two children sat…
“Photography is the story I fail to put into words.” — Destin Sparks When it came to storytelling, I never considered images. As a writer, I only ever thought of actual novels. When I’m taking a photo, I’m not thinking about telling a story. I spot an inspiring scene and I’m driven to capture it….
Old cemeteries are fascinating. The tombstones and mausoleums are works of art. They put people and families into mini-mansions. It’s also super creepy. I love, love horror so anything that can freak me out is fun. Old cemeteries are beautiful but man do they give good scares. I usually visit Green-Wood Cemetery for inspiration but…
