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Epeolatry Book Review: Virgin Night by Christopher Robertson

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Title: Virgin Night
Author: Christopher Robertson
Genre: Horror
Release Date: February 8th, 2022

Synopsis: Before Valentine’s Day, there is… VIRGIN NIGHT!

In the picturesque town of Cherry Lake, the kids aren’t alright.

Neither is the centuries-old undead slasher that haunts the town.

Or the all-powerful Megachurch with designs of the future.

On February 13th, 1998 – VIRGIN NIGHT – these will collide and the town of Cherry Lake will never be the same again.

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WIHM 2022: My Horror Writing Journey

My Horror Writing Journey

By: Caroline Giammanco

My path to becoming a horror writer was unexpected, but many good adventures in life are. Horror isn’t the centerpiece of my writing, but it does make its appearance when it’s necessary for a story I’m telling. 

 

I grew up loving The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, and Kolchak: The Night Stalker. My family sat around the television in our small farmhouse, holding each other’s hands for support and screaming together. Later, we talked about the possibilities of aliens, ghosts, and other creatures that go bump in the night. 

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WIHM 2022: Anita Blake, the Vampire Slayer

Celebrating Anita Blake, the Vampire Slayer

By: Corinne Pollard

Before Buffy, there was Anita Blake. From the first novel ‘Guilty Pleasures’ to ‘Rafael’, the female protagonist Anita Blake has been slaying vampires, befriending the supernatural and holding onto her own humanity since first publication in 1993- and wow, what a journey! Laurell K Hamilton has written about thirty Anita Blake narratives with some even published as Marvel comics. 
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WIHM 2022: Writers Block: A Users Guide

Writers Block: A Users Guide

By Belinda Brady

 

Writers block. Two words every writer dreads and has experienced at least once. One minute, you’re writing every day like a person possessed, stories begging to be written. The next – nothing, nada, zip. That mind that was once brimming with words now nothing but a dried up well of pity and self-doubt. It can hit suddenly and when it does, it can be nothing short of soul destroying, consuming your every thought. It can make a writer question absolutely everything they thought they knew and no one is immune to it, no matter their level of success.

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WIHM 2022: I’m a Nice Little Old Lady – am I allowed to write horror?

I’m a Nice Little Old Lady – am I allowed to write horror?

By: Alex Grehy

This is a question I’m often asked, being as I am actually a Nice Little Old Lady (NLOL) who writes horror. Honestly, if I had a dollar for every time I’d been asked, well, I’d be able to buy a Big Mac, though possibly not with fries, because most NLOL’s are simply too nice to even ask the question.

 

This essay is for NLOLs everywhere who are contemplating moving to the dark side of fiction.

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What Horror Novels Do to Your Learning Skills, According to Scientific Research

What Horror Novels Do to Your Learning Skills, According to Scientific Research

Horror novels are quite hard to read. They’re scary, and they’re brutal. But what do horror novels actually do to your brain? We’ve found the difference in brain activity between people who read horror books and those who don’t. This can also help us figure out how horror novels influence students’ learning skills and academic activity.

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WIHM 2022: Working with an editor: Six reasons you should swallow your fear and hire a professional

Working with an editor: Six reasons you should swallow your fear and hire a professional

By: Kate Nascimento

 

As speculative fiction writers, you’ve probably seen your fair share of ghosts, cryptids, and alien invasions. So this Women in Horror Month, I thought I’d write about something else that can strike fear into the hearts of even the most experienced author: the red pen of a professional editor.

 

But here are six reasons why swallowing that fear and working with a professional could be one of the best things you do for your book.

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5 Steps to Write the Best Psychological Horror Story

5 Steps to Write the Best Psychological Horror Story

Many of us love horror movies. The thrilling experience and the suspense are too exciting. However, when it comes to writing these stories, most of us don’t know what to do and let’s face it, we fear the writing process more than watching the movie. But here are some tips for you.

Brainstorm Story Ideas

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