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An Honest Review of Paranormal Cirque Experience
A thrilling date night in St. Louis blends culinary delight at Tucker’s Place and the chilling allure of Paranormal Cirque. While overpriced drinks and safety harnesses dampen the experience slightly, the unique combination of horror and humor leaves no room for regret.
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Cosmic Magic & Editorial Steel: The Space Wizards Roundtable
In a dynamic roundtable discussion, special guest host Vanessa Finaughty and a panel of talented authors explore the creative journey behind “Space Wizards,” merging high fantasy with deep space. Their collaboration fosters innovation, igniting excitement for future volumes.
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If You Stood Before a Golden Sphere, What Monster Would Crawl Out of Your Head?
A deep-dive review and psychological analysis of Michael Crichton’s Sphere. Discover how this sci-fi classic weaponizes the subconscious, how the book compares to the movie, and why its terror endures.
Keep readingNote From My Future Self
If your future self could send you one sentence, what do you hope it would say? “Remember to be patient with yourself and trust the journey reassuring you that all the effort you’re putting in today will be worth it.” You know I don’t usually partake in these kinds of prompts that are suggested by…
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6 Times Horror Authors Told the Brutal Truth About Grief
Standard sympathy cards lie. Discover the brutal, undeniable truth about loss and mourning with these 6 unforgettable quotes from the masters of horror.
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He’s an Asshole, But He’s Right: Why Fuzzy Nation Is Sci-Fi’s Sharpest Eco-Legal Thriller
In Fuzzy Nation, John Scalzi transforms corporate law shenanigans and a delightfully despicable protagonist into a thrilling sci-fi romp. Jack Holloway’s heart isn’t pure, but his snarky cynicism serves as the perfect weapon against corporate greed—proving that even jerks can protect cute aliens!
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Richard Bailey on Creating Macabre, Literary Films in the Heart of Texas
Texas director Richard Bailey talks translating Kafka and Sendak into visual terror, making $7,000 feature films, and building beacons of DIY horror.
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Quadrille Poetry on Care and Observation
A return to dVerse after a month-long silence. Exploring the 44-word Quadrille constraint, the quiet friction of detachment, and the sudden gravity of care.
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The Creative Journey of James Voorhees: Crafting Epic Fantasy
James Voorhees, an inspiring author who transformed stress from his frontline physical therapy during COVID-19 into rich fantasy worlds, now co-founds BONFIRE BOOKS LLC. His journey highlights resilience and imagination, inviting readers to discover their inner heroes through relatable storytelling.
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Space Wizards Volume 1 is Out Today
Discover ‘Space Wizards, Volume 1’—the ultimate sci-fi fantasy short story anthology edited by Vanessa Finaughty. Mind on Fire Books founder Willy Martinez shares why this new indie release is a must-read.
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6 Times Horror Authors Told the Brutal Truth About Love
Forget the romantics. Discover the brutal, undeniable truth about devotion with these 6 sharp, unforgettable quotes about love from the masters of horror.
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Trapped in the Corridor: How Acacia Daniels Wove a Brilliant Sci-Fi Horror Masterpiece
Meet Acacia Daniels, the author revealing the chilling tales of Mors in her upcoming work, She’s Waiting in the Corridor.
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Your body is a fragile thing (and this book is free).
Explore the unsettling depths of human experience in W. J. Martinez’s gripping narrative, where the invitation of monsters into our lives reveals the stark contrasts of decay and stunning rebirth.
Keep readingThe Arithmetic of Extinction and Why We Let Monsters In
Explore the unsettling depths of human experience in W. J. Martinez’s gripping narrative, where the invitation of monsters into our lives reveals the stark contrasts of decay and stunning rebirth.
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Slicing Vegetables, Fracturing Minds: A Review of My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna Van Veen
Join me as I review ‘My Darling Thing’ and discover the gripping juxtaposition of domesticity and psychological terror.
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