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detailsChapter 52: Celebrating One Year of Blogging
It has been a year since I started this blog, and what a journey it has been! Over the past twelve months, I've had the privilege of sharing my thoughts, experiences, and insights with all of you, my wonderful...
anniversary
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detailsChapter 51: 'So Bad It's Good' Phenomenon - Celebrating Campy Horror
When it comes to horror movies, there's a certain charm to those that are so bad, they're actually good. These films, often referred to as "campy horror," have gained a cult following for their over-the-top...
campy, fun, comedy, horror
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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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detailsChapter 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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detailsChapter 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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detailsChapter 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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