My special guest this Halloween is horror writer J. F. Gonzalez, author of several acclaimed novels of terror and suspense including Clickers (with Mark Williams), Clickers II: The Next Wave (with Brian Keene), Survivor, Bully, Fetish, and many others, as well as over sixty short stories and numerous articles. Gonzalez was kind enough to take [...]
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Interview with Linda Weaver Clarke
Posted in Historical, Interviews, tagged ancestry, family history, family legacy workshops, family tree, linda weaver clarke on October 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Linda Weaver Clarke writes historical novels and teaches family legacy workshops across the country. Her latest book, Elena, Woman of Courage, has just been released. She's here today to talk about her popular workshops and about her writing. It's a pleasure having you here today, Linda. Please tell us about your Family Legacy Workshops and [...]
“Horror Fiction – Ten Cliches to Avoid,” by William Meikle
Posted in Articles, Halloween Festival, Horror on October 8, 2009 | 1 Comment »
For anyone thinking about writing in the horror genre, there are certain situations that, over the years, have been done so often that the audience knows exactly what to expect. Using any of these is fine if you’re being post-modern and ironic as in the Scream series, because you can get the audience laughing as [...]
The Origins of Halloween
Posted in Articles, Halloween Festival, Horror on October 4, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Halloween is not only a colourful night of fun, frights, sweets and costumes. It is a full-blown industry, with more than $14 billion spent each year on costumes, decorations, party supplies, candy and other paraphernalia. How did it all get started? The origins of Halloween are quite dark, and go all the way back to [...]
Featured book: Rebekah Redeemed, by Dianne G. Sagan
Posted in Christian Fiction, Historical, tagged Christian Fiction, christian novellas, Dianne G. Sagan, Rebekah Redeemed on October 1, 2009 | 11 Comments »
Orphaned Rebekah becomes a servant in her uncle’s house in Bethany. Traded from relative to relative, she suffers neglect and abuse. When a Roman soldier assaults her, she flees in fear of her life and hides. Rebekah is discovered and Lazarus becomes her kinsman redeemer. Can Jesus redeem her soul? Can she forgive or break [...]
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