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detailsChapter 50: Tropes, Clichés, and the Art of Horror
Let's be honest, folks. Horror can be a minefield of clichés. We've all seen them--the predictable jump scares, the last girl (or guy) standing, the antogonist who refuses to die. But why do these tropes endure, and...
clichés, tropes
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detailsChapter 49: Felicity Jones - The muse for Emma Lloyd
In crafting the character of Emma Lloyd for the suspenseful "Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?", I drew inspiration from the captivating performances of Felicity Jones across several films. Jones has a knack...
Felicity Jones, muse
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detailsChapter 48: The Best of TV Horror
In this week's Chapter of Red Ink, I want to explore some of my absolute favorite horror TV series, both past and present. I have mentioned on more than one occasion, that Stranger Things inspired my writing journey,...
tv, favorites, horror, classics
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detailsChapter 47: The Horror of Waiting
It is finished. Well, the book that is. I received the book fully edited from my editor last week and I’ve been reviewing it and making sure it’s exactly how I want. I believe at this juncture, it is. So, what’s...
querying, indie, publishers
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