Overall Rating: 3 stars (Liked It) When I first saw this on the shelf and read the summary on the back, I couldn't help but think, "Ooooh! Vampires meets Scott Pilgrim!" And so, naturally, I picked it up. Cal is a carrier of a parasite which infected all of his ex-girlfriends. They have all become … Continue reading Book Review: Peeps by Scott Westerfeld
Tag: horror
Book Review: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Overall Rating: 5 stars (Loved It!) Hands down, one of the very best books I've read... not just this year, but ever! The Graveyard Book is gripping from the first moment, and sends chills down your spine. At the same time, it is written in such a way that it should be read aloud, and … Continue reading Book Review: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Book Review of I Don’t Want to Kill You by Dan Wells
Overall Rating: 5 stars (Loved It!) Genre - Thriller/Horror/Supernatural, Adult and Young Adult While still following the Dan Wells tradition of being disturbing, thrilling, fast-paced and funny all at the same time, this book was possibly the most beautiful thing I have read this year. You may wonder how vivid scenes of embalming can be … Continue reading Book Review of I Don’t Want to Kill You by Dan Wells
ZOMG, Horror
I’ve been fascinated in horror lately. Most especially “My Last Dutchess”, “A Tell-tale Heart” and “I am Not a Serial Killer” One of my “writer-weaknesses” right now is that I’m not practiced in making things as dark as I want them to be. When I read a really good Fantasy, I often sit and ponder … Continue reading ZOMG, Horror
Writing Horror
I can’t quote it perfectly, but I once heard Stephen King define horror as the little teenage girl in alone, clutching a knife that she won’t ever get to use. In other words, it’s not James Bond. In a James Bond thriller, we put our capable hero in situations that may be overwhelming - but … Continue reading Writing Horror
Samuel Loveland 