There’s something poetic about writing a story like Heart in the middle of a genre wave I wanted no part of. At the time, I was deep in...

Suspense is the lifeblood of any good mystery or thriller. It's that electric undercurrent that keeps readers flipping pages late into...

Growing up, I was no stranger to fear. Every Saturday night, I’d stay up late to watch Chiller Theater  with the legendary host, Chilly...

Hey Slaughterhouse fans, April is shaping up to be a wild ride, and I’ve got something fresh and twisted coming your way! This month, I’m...

Hey, readers! I’m so excited to share a sneak peek and some behind-the-scenes details about Slaughterhouse 4: Trust , the newest addition...

March isn’t just about St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of spring—there’s a whole world of bizarre, wacky, and downright strange...

Hello, Cuppa Fund subscribers! Need a spark of inspiration? Let's talk about how the Seven Deadly Sins can elevate your storytelling....

Greed is one of the most insidious and intoxicating vices in storytelling. Unlike the sheer malice of wrath or the eerie inevitability of...

Whether I'm crafting a short story or diving into a multi-book series, I need to know everything about my characters—down to what's in...

Valentine’s Day is here, bringing with it an inevitable deluge of romance across every genre imaginable. Chocolates, roses, and...

Greed. It’s a word that conjures images of hoarded wealth, ruthless ambition, and the insatiable hunger for more. But greed is more than...

Setting goals is a cornerstone of personal and professional growth. They give us direction, purpose, and a sense of accomplishment when...

Journaling is often seen as a simple pastime, a place to jot down fleeting thoughts or catalog daily events. But for writers and artists,...

Holiday settings offer an incredible backdrop for emotional climaxes in storytelling. Whether you’re writing a romance, mystery, or...

The holiday season often conjures up images of cheerful carols, festive lights, and cozy gatherings. But beneath the twinkling veneer...

Winter provides a rich and versatile setting for horror and thriller stories. Its inherent characteristics—biting cold, barren...

For many years, my writing process could best be described as organized chaos . I was a dedicated "pantser"—one of those writers who...

As writers, we often focus on the main characters, carefully crafting their emotions and experiences. But sometimes, the richest stories...

Hey Tech Fund subscribers! I’m thrilled to finally share some long-buried history behind one of my most personal projects—my fantasy...

When writing mystery, thriller, and horror, authors often focus heavily on plotting: red herrings, dramatic twists, and terrifying...