Crisp leaves and creepy dolls, haunted houses and haunted theme parks, terrifying true Twitter threads like this one, and the fact that it's National Candy Corn day, have me in the mood to share an amazing creepy story that you need to read. I read Jennifer Donaldson's Lies You Never Told Me and I really loved the voice, the fast-pace of the book, and the tricky plot that I didn't see unraveling how it did. I love being surprised by a novel! So when I found out that Jennifer Donaldson had a new book out, I said a big HELL YES, and got to reading! I have a full[...]
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2019
0 It's October (and my favorite time of year), which means one thing... horror author interviews! I've followed author Ally Malinenko on Twitter for quite some time. Imagine my excitement when I asked to interview her as part of my horror author series and she agreed. Ally writes a number of things, like poetry and middle grade horror. She's a force to be reckoned with, so let's dive in! Thank you so much for joining me, Ally! What kind of books do you like to write or haven you written? I started our writing fantasy and science fiction for middle gra[...]
Autumn brings some of my favorite things...foggy streets in the early hours of the morning, spooky decor, and a chill to the air to remind you that soon, everything will be reborn. It also brings some of my favorite things in the world...horror author interviews! I've talked to and heard about Leanna Renee Hieber's books for a while now. I was hoping she would be a guest on the blog and I was delighted when she agreed. She's not just an author, she's also an actress and a playwright. And honestly, I'm not sure if there's anything she can't do! As of October 201[...]
I fly a decent amount for work now, and it's one of the few times I can catch up on some of the newer horror flicks, as well as old classics that make their way to in-flight entertainment services. Welcome to another installment of Airplane Movie Reviews. My excitement for a new Child's Play film immediately dissipated when I found out that not only would this new Child's Play be a reboot, but it would not involve series creator Don Mancini, or the legendary voice of Chucky, Brad Dourif. I had absolutely no intention of ever seeing this film. But being trapped o[...]
I've heard talk of podcasts for...awhile. But, I didn't run to join the crowd of listeners, because I wasn't sure of this podcast thing, didn't know how it would fit into my life. Last August, when faced with a nine hour car ride alone, I had an overwhelming desire to have someone read me horror stories. My friend suggested I find a podcast to listen to. Wait. Like where they tell me scary stories? Yup. So, I found The NoSleep Podcast and discovered a wonderful land of stories of the weird and creepy and dark. After my nine hour drive, immersed in a var[...]
Today is a very special day. Why? Because it's Vicki's birthday party today! You know her as a horror writer and biologist, NaNoWriMo pro, and lover of spooky stories. She loves hiking in swamps and writing about monsters. She also has some great friends that you probably recognize, like this picture below with dear, sweet Michael. You can be a part of the celebration too, by singing happy birthday to her on Twitter. We're celebrating you, Vicki, and your birthday today. So get dressed in your best party dress and heavy hiking boots. We're taking you deep[...]
It's October and time to announce the choice for Midnight Society Movie Night! Once again, I flipped to Netflix and found a film I haven't seen. Let's watch We Have Always Lived in the Castle. We Have Always Lived in the Castle is a 2018 mystery thriller directed by Stacie Passon and written by Mark Kruger and based on the novel by Shirley Jackson. But you live-tweet horror movies...this does not say horror... Yeah, well. Horror is lots of things, and people keep talking about this movie, which makes me want to watch it. Since, I've[...]
I'll be honest with you, I about lost my mind when I heard about Rules for Vanishing by Katie Alice Marshall. Not only does it sound like my dream book, but Penguin Random House was kind enough to send me an early copy of the book. Let me tell you, it's even BETTER than I could have hoped for. I shared a special unboxing on my Instagram page, which you can spy there on my posts and on my story highlights. What can I say? Any book listed to be in the same vein as The Blair Witch Project is exactly what we need, even if we don't deserve it. Here's a preview: Are yo[...]
On Friday the 13th, a new horror anthology entered the world, bringing light and love...and CLOWNS...okay, maybe not all light and love. But this collection of 15 stories isn't about the scary clown holding a blood-colored balloon, you know the one right outside your house...RIGHT NOW THE ONE THAT IS COMING TO KILL YOU? Just kidding! Maybe... Anyway, this book focuses on taking the creepy killer out of the clown and give us what clowns fear instead. In a world filled with menace, dare to paint on a grin. The world is full of images of scary[...]
It's nearly Friday the 13th, and if you love spooky things like The Midnight Society, your feed tomorrow will be equal parts autumnal black cats and Jason Voorhees gifs. It’s still hot as summer camp here in Florida, so I opted to celebrate with Jason and finally downloaded the Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle game. This game is a blast! You start the game as Classic Jason. He’s a tall, broad man in a hockey mask that listens to his mom like any good son. Even though Jason Voorhees became the face of the Friday the 13th movies, Pamela Voorhees was th[...]