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Chain Letters of the 80s and 90s: A Viral Analog Phenomenon
So this is going to majorly show my age, but... does anyone remember the days when our mailboxes were occasionally graced with chain...
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Jen
Jun 251 min read
[Flash Fiction] Stone's Grasp | 100 words
Title: Stone's Grasp Genre: Fantasy Word Count: 100 words. Notes: You can find more of my published fiction, as well as free fiction,...
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Jun 31 min read
[Short Story] The Thames Prince | Dark Fantasy | 4,400 Words
My new story went live over the weekend so here are the details and a link if you're interested in reading it: Title: The Thames Prince...
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May 211 min read
Story Acceptance (and Hi)
It has been a while! Sorry I've not posted much over the last few months; other obligations have been keeping me busy. But that doesn't...
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Jan 242 min read
Useful Publishing and Creative Writing Blogs
Another decent sized list of publishing and creative writing resources for writers. These are not YA-specific though. I'll add this to my...
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Jan 54 min read
Writing & Reading Dystopian Fiction
Dystopian fiction has long been a popular genre with its imaginative and harrowing depictions of societies gone awry. But beyond...
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Dec 25, 20231 min read
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎄🎄 Here's to a fantastic 2024 full of new stories, fun discussion and other...
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Dec 16, 20234 min read
Why Skeletor is Still One of My Favourite Fictional Villains (Yeah, I'm really Going There)
It's nearly Christmas so what the heck. Today I'm going to talk about the He-Man and She-Ra Christmas Special (1984) and, more...
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Nov 29, 20235 min read
Common Fantasy Fiction Tropes
Before I start, this is not a post telling you not to write these themes in your own fiction. This isn't one of those 'cliches to avoid'...
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Nov 15, 20233 min read
The Pros & Cons of Submitting Your Fiction to Markets
Rejection is tough in fiction writing, and it tends to happen way more than acceptance for most of us. Even so, many of us continue to...
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Nov 9, 20233 min read
That Old Chestnut: Write What You Know
Oh yeah, this piece of advice. I remember it well. Most writers do. But as a fresh young writer years ago, I don't think I fully...
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Oct 27, 20232 min read
5 Must-Watch Creepy YouTube Channels That Will Haunt Your Dreams
For as long as I can remember, I've been obsessed by the eerie and mysterious. From spine-chilling tales to hair-raising investigations,...
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Oct 19, 20233 min read
Near-Future Technologies
Do you ever wonder what mind-blowing technologies we'll have available to us in the future? I do all the time. I think it's because I...
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Oct 11, 20231 min read
[Flash Fiction] Melancholic Moons | Sci-Fi | 153 words
Title: Melancholic Moons Genre: Sci-Fi Word Count: 153 words. Notes: You can find more of my published fiction, as well as free fiction,...
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Oct 4, 20233 min read
The Human Monster: Writing Complex Villains
Multidimensional villains are key to creating memorable and compelling fiction. Antagonists that posses intricate motivations, detailed...
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Sep 29, 20234 min read
The Power of Silence: Mastering Minimalism in Horror Writing
Using silence, subtlety and suggestion in horror storytelling can be incredibly effective because it engages the reader's imagination,...
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Sep 26, 20232 min read
Podcasts! For Your Horror Needs
I listen to a lot of horror and true crime podcasts that offer a diverse range of topics, from real life hauntings and serial killers, to...
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Sep 13, 20233 min read
Beyond the Supernatural: Everyday Horrors in Fiction
Horror doesn't have to be supernatural or paranormal to tap into our deepest fears. In fact, often the uncanny elements in horror work as...
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Sep 8, 20233 min read
How Has Science-Fiction Been Right?
This is a follow-up post to my previous, How Has Science-Fiction Been Wrong? While not all speculative ideas have materialised, there are...
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Sep 1, 20232 min read
[Short Story] The Flesh Garden | YA Horror | 4,100 Words
I have a short YA horror story called The Flesh Garden out in The Chamber Magazine today! It’s free to read online. Title: The Flesh...
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