Posted on October 30, 2012
by Brad C. Hodson
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I recently got together with friends and fellow authors Lisa Morton, John Palisano, and Jodi Lester to discuss what frightens us, the horror genre, the writing biz, and all sorts of other interesting goodies. Here’s Part 1 of the discussion: Q: What do you… Continue Reading “Roundtable Discussion: The Horror of it all!”
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I need a throne of skulls. It’s that obvious. How is a man of my temperament supposed to operate in this day and age without a throne of skulls? It’s ridiculous to think that I could be the successful freelance writer that I am… Continue Reading “I Need a Throne of Skulls”
Category: March of the Autumn People, Satire, Parody, and Other Things I Use IncorrectlyTags: barack obama, Charlaine Harris, christmas, Chuck Palahniuk, donald trump, ergonomic, George RR Martin, H.P. Lovecraft, John Skipp, kia, Neil Gaiman, shapeshifters, throne of skulls, warren buffett, werewolves
The 2011 Bram Stoker Awards were held recently by the Horror Writers Association. Several close friends of mine won awards and I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate them. Here is a list of winners from the HWA’s site (www.horror.org): HWA Announces… Continue Reading “The 2011 Bram Stoker Awards”
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I work for David Lynch. Like faith in God or the existence of UFO’s, I believe this to be true despite the lack of any evidence. Let me describe my work week to you.
Category: Satire, Parody, and Other Things I Use IncorrectlyTags: American Pie, Anthony Robbins, Britney Spears, Charlaine Harris, Chuck Palahniuk, David Lynch, Don McClean, George RR Martin, Go-Gurt, H.P. Lovecraft, Hitler, Indonesia, Joe R. Lansdale, John Skipp, Jon Bon Jovi, Neil Gaiman, Peter Cetera, Richard Marx, sex tape, Tony Robbins, Twin Peaks, werewolves
We all do stupid things from time to time, yet years ago I decided to revolve my life around one of them. You see, I have chosen the single most masochistic, cruel, and unforgiving career path imaginable. I suppose there are worse decisions. Scraping… Continue Reading “I am an idiot”
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