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detailsChapter 61: A Sneak Peek into 'Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?'
PRELUDE Pearl slumped over her porridge, drifting into a deep slumber that providence marked as her last. Tears trickled down Thomas’ weathered cheeks as he reached across the table and dabbed the corner of her...
sneak peak, prelude
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detailsChapter 60: Revealing the Cover of Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?
The final cover is here! After months of work, drafts, and revisions, the cover for Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm? is ready to share with the world. I had the privilege of working with the incredibly talented Faera...
cover reveal
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detailsChapter 59: ADHD + Self-Publishing = Creating a Publishing Company
Welcome back to Redink! This edition is going to take a strange turn, especially when considering the reason why. Today, we discuss my path from soon-to-be published author to soon-to-be owner of a publishing...
publishing, ADHD, Coffin & Nails
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detailsChapter 58: Ooooooo, the new cover!
Welcome back to Redink Blog! (I know, I know ... it's been a hot minute) I’m so excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most thrilling and, if I’m being honest, slightly nerve-wracking parts of the...
book cover, typesetting
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detailsChapter 57: Who is H.P. Lovecraft?
Welcome back, everyone! Last post I shared a little bit of my most recent project, a story set in SE Ohio during the '70s that had a "Lovecraftian" influcence. Since that post, I've had several people ask...
horror, lovecraft
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detailsChapter 56: I've been quiet ... because ...
As of recent, I've been a quiet soul on here. I know you noticed, all 5 of you who read 😂 But don't worry, I haven't been absent without reason. There's been a lot of multi-tasking going on, diligently trying to find...
wip, project, lovecraft
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detailsChapter 55: Haunted Objects-Do They Exist?
Remember those spooky campfire stories we used to trade as kids? Maybe it was the tale of a cursed ring that brought misfortune to anyone who dared wear it, or a haunted doll with glowing eyes that moved on its own....
curses, objects, trope
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detailsChapter 54: Urban Legends Unpacked - Examining the Truth Behind Local Ghost Stories
The world is a tapestry woven with stories, both real and imagined. Among the most captivating are those that speak of restless spirits, unexplained occurrences, and the lingering echoes of the past. These tales,...
ghost stories, urban legends, Bellbrook, Ohio, Prague, Czech Republic
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detailsChapter 53: The Dark Side of History - Researching Real-Life Horrors for Inspiration
Art imitates life--a phrase often used to describe the influence of real-world events on creative works. In the realm of horror and thriller genres, this statement holds true more than ever. To craft a truly chilling...
research, Inspiration
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