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7 Uncanny Stories Featuring Creepy Places & Liminal Spaces That Are Free To Read
Inspired by the horror phenomena, The Backrooms, I decided to scour the internet for free stories about liminal spaces and uncanniness. What I found was strange, spooky, and mysterious - exactly what I was craving. If you're craving that too, look no further than this list of creepy tales set in strange places. Please note: … Continue reading 7 Uncanny Stories Featuring Creepy Places & Liminal Spaces That Are Free To Read
7 Ways A Notebook Can Help You Write Your Novel
As a writer, there is nothing I like more than a good notebook. As it is National Notebook Day on May 18th (Yes, that is a thing), I thought I'd share how I use notebooks to help me as I write my stories and novels. I am, admittedly, a somewhat disorganised writer. Or, to be … Continue reading 7 Ways A Notebook Can Help You Write Your Novel
Backrooms: The Horror Of Glitching Out Of Reality
Fans of internet horror stories, creepypastas, and eerie video games will have heard of The Backrooms. On May 12th 2019, an anoymous 4chan user asked users to post "disquieting images that just feel 'off'" and one reply sparked an urban legend unlike anything you have ever seen. Years later 'The Backrooms' has only grown in … Continue reading Backrooms: The Horror Of Glitching Out Of Reality
Sci-Fi Story Sneak-Peak #2: “No spider ever caught prey without patience.”
Last month was CampNaNoWriMo, or Camp National Novel Writing Month, the April event where writers and authors attempt to reach 50,000 words of a novel or another substantial word count. It's considered the lighter version of November's NaNoWriMo. I've talked about my experiences with NaNoWriMo before. While I think attempting to cram 50k of writing … Continue reading Sci-Fi Story Sneak-Peak #2: “No spider ever caught prey without patience.”
Book Cover Review: ‘THE MOTHER CODE’ Is Sleek, Simple & Effective
The Mother Code by Carole Stivers has a fantastic cover. It is a great example of how to do book design right and why a minimalistic design beats a complex one. First, let's ask ourselves, what is the premise of The Mother Code? And you might be thinking, "Gee, I don't know, Julia, I haven't … Continue reading Book Cover Review: ‘THE MOTHER CODE’ Is Sleek, Simple & Effective
What I Learnt By Blogging Once A Week For A Year
This past year of blogging once a week taught me a few lessons that I hope will be helpful for writers who are looking for inspiration and motivation to continue blogging.
8 FREE Stories Featuring Spaceships & Astronauts For SciFi Addicts!
Space has long inspired us. Whether it’s been the source of creativity or the object of scientific study, I think it’s safe to say that there hasn’t been a person alive who hasn’t looked up at the night sky in wonder. This is no doubt one of the reasons science fiction is such a popular … Continue reading 8 FREE Stories Featuring Spaceships & Astronauts For SciFi Addicts!
Science Fiction Story Sneak-Peak #1: “Tracking him down had been too easy.”
Here is a snippet from a science fiction story I've been writing this month. Every month I've been endevouring to share a little bit of my writing so I keep on track with my writing goals. Last time, I shared a teaser from a dark fantasy novel. I'm very grateful to everyone who left a … Continue reading Science Fiction Story Sneak-Peak #1: “Tracking him down had been too easy.”
10 FREE Stories Short Enough to Read On A Lunch Break
Want to get in a little extra reading on your work lunch break? Working full-time can really eat into your reading time and it can be pretty hard to find a story short enough to squeeze in when you do get a moment to spare. But never fear! Here is a list of stories short enough for you to read in the lunch time rush, while being so captivating that you'll wish they were longer.