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Blood, Books, and Boogeymen: Growing Up with Horror in the '80s There was

There was something magical—no, monstrous—about growing up in the 1980s if you were a horror fan. Before we had streaming platforms, booktok, or Reddit threads full of creepy pasta, we had dog-eared paperbacks, spinner racks at the corner store, and library shelves that smelled like mildew and mystery. And for me, horror books were everything.

I still remember the first time I saw a cover by Stephen Gammell on a copy of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. That grotesque artwork seared itself...

In space, everyone can see you bleed.  The war between moon wolves and

The war between moon wolves and blood drinkers reaches its crescendo in the late 21st century. The blood drinkers have infested Earth, forcing the human survivors into hiding. Moon wolves stake claims in the former Australia as well as Jupiter's moon Europa. Kings, tyrannical and benevolent alike, hang on to their precarious positions of power. The Murdoch brothers are in the middle, as always, with Luke still skirting the law while Chance attempts to uphold it. A power unlike any the...

 The '80s were loud. This war is louder—and bloodier. A New Wave, Book

A New Wave, Book Three in the Blood Brothers Saga, continues the violent, supernatural saga of the Murdoch brothers—Chance, a “moon wolf” werewolf-like federal agent, and Luke, a centuries-old vampire and drug kingpin. Set in the gritty neon shadows of 1980s Los Angeles, this installment weaves together blood-soaked vendettas, ancient powers, and a city on the brink.

Chance and his human partner, Frank Gallows, hunt down supernatural criminals, including Luke’s vampire minions and drug-dealing...

The underworld just got darker. The streets run red with blood—and it’s not

The streets run red with blood—and it’s not just from gang wars.

Federal agent Chance Murdoch has kept his true nature hidden for nearly a century. But when a bombing exposes his monstrous secret, the war between man and monster is no longer covert. Chance is a moon wolf—a werewolf sworn to protect humanity from supernatural threats.

Now, his own brother, Luke Murdoch, a seductive and ruthless vampire, is building an undead empire by taking over Chicago’s criminal underworld. With mob bosses...

In the Wild West, the dead don’t stay buried. Outlaw Luke Murdoch has made

Outlaw Luke Murdoch has made a name for himself with his quick draw and his even quicker temper. But when he crosses the wrong saloon queen in the dusty town of Evansville, Luke wakes up with more than a hangover—he wakes up undead.

Now bound to serve Lola Black, a centuries-old vampire queen, Luke becomes a pawn in her deadly plans. As Lola rebuilds her undead army in the American frontier, ancient enemies rise to stop her.

Luke’s brother Chance, now a righteous sheriff turned werewolf, must...

Horror Movies are my comfort food I have loved horror movies since I was

I have loved horror movies since I was old enough to watch a screen. My uncle opened a video rental store in the late 1980s and I was officially hooked. Everything from "A Nightmare on Elm Street" to "They Live" to "Psycho" house some of my earliest and fondest memories. I escaped the loneliness of my home life with Freddy, Jason and Michael. I related to ostracized creatures like werewolves and the lonely, solitary existence of vampires. I identified with the outsiders and outcasts....

Nature Ironically, I discover some of my best horror story ideas while

Ironically, I discover some of my best horror story ideas while communing with nature. I am lucky to live in a state with over a hundred state and national parks including serene lakes, rushing waterfalls, extensive cave systems and lush green forests. The thought of being chased by a hairy monster through the woods or dragged underwater by a scaly beast isn't so bad. There are worse ways to go, after all.

The Changing Face of Horror Conventions   I first began attending horror


I first began attending horror and comic conventions back in 2009. As a lifelong fan of the genre, the experience was thrilling—meeting icons like Gunnar Hansen and Doug Bradley, whose performances helped shape my love for horror. Back then, autographs were typically around $30, and most celebrities didn’t charge extra for selfies. It felt personal, accessible, and genuinely fan-focused.

Fast forward to today, and the convention scene has changed dramatically. The same event I attended in 2009...