One of the funniest and saddest and strangest books I've read is Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison. This book should be read for a million reasons, but if you write speculative fiction in any form, it’s one of the best examples of how to tell the truth but tell it slant. These…
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If you’re in indie horror circles, I’m sure you know Zach Rosenberg as a uniquely friendly and welcoming person, as well as the author of many stories…
Hide and Seek by William Meritt Chase, 1888 When you write something creepy or eerie, I think it often helps to tap into your deepest childhood fears. I…
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I was instantly intrigued by the title and cover for Unshod, Cackling, and Naked, a new horror collection (one you’ve probably heard about) by Tamika…
It's hard to balance compelling storytelling with explorations of complex social problems, but this is what Andrew F. Sullivan does in The Marigold…
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Hansel and Gretel, Mikhail Vrubel, 1896 Warning: Major spoilers for Skinamarink!! I watched Skinamarink because people kept comparing it to a David…
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For fans of the Brontës and Daphne du Maurier, as well as folk horror and folktales, I present to you – The White Horse (available now!) by Rebecca…
Ai Jiang is a fascinating young writer. She has published many many short stories, and you can find some of them at https://aijiang.ca/ and…
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