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So! The Gothic Blog is now about a year old and it’s been pseudo-dormant for much of that time. What’s been the problem? I can think of three, and of course, I’m ultimately responsible for all of them.… Read the rest
The Gothic Blog in 2011 Read More »
Fifteen years ago, self-publishing was a course of action reserved for three categories of writers: the wealthy, the indulgent, and the desperate.
How much has changed in ten years!… Read the rest
The Self-Publishing Revolution! Read More »
It’s December; it’s a hard time of year to be cold and hungry. With just 10 days left for purchases of Hungry Rats to benefit the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, I decided to turn up the heat a little with a contest!… Read the rest
A Contest: Murdering 2010 and Feeding the Hungry! Read More »
Is the film Donnie Darko Gothic?
Post your opinion as a comment!
Check back tomorrow for my own interpretation.… Read the rest
“Is This Gothic?” #8 Read More »
This past week I finished The Italian by Ann Radcliffe, meaning that I’ve finally read the Big Three of her novels, the other two being The Mysteries of Udolpho and The Romance of the Forest.
At some point, I’d like to talk about these three in comparison, as well as the consider The Italian alongside more contemporary writing, but I thought it would make sense to start out with a brief review.… Read the rest
The Italian, by Ann Radcliffe. Read More »
Kissed with curses, I sent my novel Hungry Rats — about a serial killer in Flint, Michigan — to the printer the same week that an actual serial killer struck the city. This is the sort of luck I’ve had all along: I’m invited on a podcast and the server crashes.… Read the rest
Hungry rats vs. a scary-looking non-LEGO serial killer! Read More »
In 2010, Santa’s bringing you a violent tale of cold and callous murder.
In 2010, Santa’s bringing you Hungry Rats.
Also suitable for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, New Years, Chinese New Years, and other holidays.
Why would you want to give a gift like this at such a festive time of year?… Read the rest
Give the Gift of Hungry Rats Read More »
Listen in at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/creativewritingpodcast.
6:00 PM EASTERN Standard Time, Tues. 11/30
I’ve been invited to participate in next Tuesday’s edition of the Creative Writing Podcast. I hope you’ll join me by listening!
Subjects to be discussed will include (but not be limited to): second person storytelling, the adventure of self-publishing, and the process of writing.… Read the rest
Creative Writing Podcast, featuring Connor Coyne, author of Hungry Rats Read More »
From Wordle. Based on Ann Radcliffe’s most famous (and best) novel, The Mysteries of Udolpho.
Mysteries of Udolpho Word Cloud Read More »
Share a comment: post a sentence of purple prose to respond to or describe the picture below.
This is a picture of Bran Castle in Romania, taken by PMatlock.… Read the rest
Gothic Purple Prose #1 Read More »
