As a writer, I’m a big fan of the short story. I’ve penned a few short stories over the years, and have been working on a collection called “Dark Water Tales” – an anthology of spooky stories that all revolve around the central theme of water. I posted one of these last year, and thought it was time to publish another one, so dim the lights, curl up under a warm blanket, and be prepared to be taken on a…
October means cool nights, pumpkins, and of course – Halloween mania. Halloween has become the second-most popular holiday here in the US (thankfully, Christmas still reigns as the holiday champion), and there are those that wait all year for the chance to get their fright on. There are plenty of opportunities in the local four-state area to have the bejeezus scared out of you (if you’re into that), so check out these local attractions this holiday season (but just don’t…
As many of you may know, in addition to the writing I do here on the blog, I also enjoy writing novels, short stories, and other freelance articles. Years ago I started writing a collection of scary short stories that I’m hoping to eventually publish in book form. My theme is water – all of the stories have water in them as sort of story element. The anthology (called “Dark Water Tales”) is still a work in progress, but since…
Looking for a frightfully good time this Halloween season? Listed below are five haunted attractions looking to “scare up” some business in the tri-state region this year. Haunted hayrides, corn mazes, forest walks, or traditional haunted houses – there are plenty of ghastly delights available. Call ahead or check the various websites to ensure that the attraction is age-appropriate for your younger ghosts and goblins to attend. You won’t see me at any of these screamers, but have yourself a…