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Welcome to Red Ink

An Author blog for Blake Myers

Join me in this blog as I delve into the depths of the genre, exploring its eerie allure, the thrill of writing terrifying tales, and the exhilarating experience of crafting haunting narratives. Discover the secrets behind creating atmospheric settings, weaving chilling plots, and unleashing the power of the unknown. As we journey together through the darkness, I'll also offer tantalizing glimpses into my current projects, leaving you eagerly anticipating the horrors that await.

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Chapter 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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Chapter 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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Chapter 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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Chapter 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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Chapter 46: Where the Pages Whisper of Past and Present

Welcome to back to the Red Ink blog. In a world of rapid-fire tweets, relentless news feeds, and the fleeting nature of digital information, a timeless sanctuaries await. The hushed halls of libraries offer respite...

libraries, legends, history

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Chapter 45: A Review of 'How to Sell a Haunted House' by Grady Hendrix

Welcome back after the Kickstarter hiatus! Redink will now return to its regularly scheduled programing. This week: a book review! Where people find horror, is dependent on the individual. For some, chills reside in...

Grady Hendrix, book, review

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Chapter 44: Kickstarter Campaign Completed!

Frist off, THANK YOU! So many family, friends, and former students (as well as a handful of complete strangers) rallied together to show their support and made this campaign a SUCCESS! Only 41% of Kickstarter...

kickstarter, completed, success, #pitdark

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Chapter 43: Kickstarter Update 3

There's just 12 and half days remaining in the Kickstarter! The hardest work is done, reaching 100% to secure the funds, but that's not all this Kickstarter was set to achieve. There are two stretch goals: Audiobook...

kickstarter, funding, stretch goals

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Chapter 42: Kickstarter Update 2

UPDATE: As of this evening, Friday April 26th, we are now fully funded! Now it is about possibly attaining some of the stretch goals for an audiobook adaptation and internal illustrations. Welcome back! Once again,...

kickstarter, crowdfunding, update

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