Sun, Sweat, and Fangs: The Case for Hot-Climate Vampires
The standard vampire setting of mist, cold Gothic architecture, and dark European nights exists for good reason. But pull vampires out of that comfort zone and drop them somewhere hot and humid, and something interesting happens. Not to the vampires — to us.
Creatures of Darkness: Vampires, Cold Climates, and the Polar Night
Vampires and cold climates are a natural fit. But it's not really about the cold, it’s what the cold brings with it.
Ghost Archetypes in Fiction: From Restless to Ridiculous
Not all ghosts want the same thing — and what they want tells you exactly what kind of story you're in. Eight ghost archetypes, fourteen books and films, and plenty of opinions.
Shy Girl, Mob Rules, and the AI Detection Problem
When a horror novel gets cancelled over AI suspicion, the internet moves fast. But the questions nobody's asking — about detection tools, commercial conflicts of interest, and the difference between assistive and generative AI — matter more than the ones everyone is.
AI Use Statement
A clear overview of where I stand with AI in my paranormal mystery writing.
AI Is Already Changing How You Write — Even If You Don't Use It
Even if you make a conscious decision never to use AI, the existence of AI detection tools means your writing is likely to change anyway. Here's why few writers will be untouched — and why the writing community needs to talk about this.
Best Modern Horror Films for Haunted House Fans
I've been a horror fan for decades, but only certain films truly scare me. Here are seven supernatural movies from 2001–2018 that delivered the chills I crave — including one that gave me actual goosebumps for the first time.
From the Shadows into Society: Vampires through 9 novels.
From the Gothic fiction beginning in the early 1800s, vampire have been evolving. Romantic heroes, conflicted vigilantes, metaphors for societal decay.
This post looks at nine vampire novels, beginning in the nineteenth century and culminating with The Red Line, published this decade. Each novel highlights a turning point in the imagining of vampires. Together they show why we can’t seem to let those bloodsuckers go!
