A Lack of Fire in Hell: Original Prologue
This is the original version of the prologue for “A Lack of Fire in Hell,” my current writing project. Reader
Author: Arthur Macabe
On “Bird Box” and the Pandemic
I recently finished Josh Malerman’s Bird Box. What a great read – and much better than the movie. I also
Interviews from the Void: Episode #52 – Brian Freeman
Welcome to the 52nd episode of Interviews from the Void, a discussion series where I interview writers about their writing
On “Pet Sematary” and Descriptions
I recently finished Stephen King’s “Pet Sematary.” As I focus on improving the description in my writing, I noted many
On the Enneagram and Character Development
My current goal is to write the most terrifying novel ever. Perhaps the most terrifying thing to me would be
On “The Ruins” and Limits
I finished Scott Smith’s “The Ruins” last month. Quite a book. I don’t have the right words to describe how
On “Hell House” and Descriptions
I recently finished Richard Matheson’s “Hell House.” As I draft my horror novel, I’m looking for the scariest books to
Description Exercise #01: The Cave
I recently bought a used copy of the Gotham Writers’ Workshop Writing Fiction guide. I’m thankful for Chester Creek Books
Human-SIM and Critical Thinking
Paul Graham recently wrote an essay about reading where he stated: “In the science fiction books I read as a
Okulous-10 – Chapter 1: First Transmissions
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