Ghost Ship, Ghost Town, Haunted Highways, Haunting, Horror
The Origins of Horror: From Ancient Legends to Modern Nightmares
In the Halloween season, it’s time to pay homage to the stories that first sent chills down our spines. Horror has been around as long as people have huddled together in the dark, whispering tales of things that go bump in the night. But where did horror as we know it today come from? Let’s… Read More
Haunting
Rediscovered Nightmares: Forgotten Horror Stories You Shouldn’t Miss
We might be into November, but I don’t give up the horror season of Halloween so easily. The time between Halloween and Thanksgiving is a great place to get that final horror fix before the festive and cheerful holiday season starts. But what about some forgotten horror stories that we don’t usually think about? Horror… Read More
Haunting, Mystery, Nature, Novel
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has enchanted readers for generations, blending elements of horror, folklore, and humor in a way that still resonates in today’s world. As we approach Halloween, it’s the perfect time for authors—especially those working in science fiction and horror—to revisit this timeless tale and examine what makes it such… Read More
Author, Autumn
Pumpkins and Poltergeist
Last weekend the kids and I picked the pumpkin patch. Although we had enough for decorating around our house (I say we had a few too many, the kids say not enough) I usually like to have enough pumpkins to give to neighbors and friends. The weather didn’t cooperate this year. Too much rain to… Read More
Haunting, Sci-Fi
When Science Fiction Gets Spooky: The Haunting Fusion of Sci-Fi and Horror
Science fiction and horror have always been close cousins in the world of storytelling. Both genres push the boundaries of the unknown, explore humanity’s fears, and often provide sharp reflections of societal anxieties. The moment these two genres collided is hard to pin down, but one thing’s for sure: when science fiction and horror blend,… Read More
Author
The Fall Season
As Halloween creeps closer (my favorite time of year, by the way), it’s the perfect season to dive into the eerie overlap of science fiction and horror. There’s something deliciously spooky about the way these two genres blend—sci-fi, with its forward-thinking wonders and what-ifs, and horror, with its primal fears lurking in the shadows. Combine… Read More