There’s a lot of distrust in today’s world. Maybe we have access to too much information, or maybe we’ve just heard too many horror stories to allow us to willingly
Ever since she first laid her hands on a keyboard, R. A. Dines has been fascinated with the intersection of art and technology. After spending two decades in big tech
Teens and slashers are the peanut butter and jelly of the horror genre. Though it’s terrible to hear about real life teen murders, horror fans relish in watching young adults
Laura McHale Holland was so captivated by San Francisco’s gorgeous vistas and vibrant, free-spirited people during the 1970s that a planned two-week visit stretched into 30 years. This experience inspired
Scrolling through social media can be mind-numbing, but once in awhile it throws you a gem of information that can lead to a great experience. One such moment was finding
Melissa K. Magner is an award-winning indie author of dark, character-driven fantasy. Inspired by her late grandmother, Patricia M. Kaspar, she writes novels that blend fantasy, science fiction, horror, and
I’m fascinated by birth order. There is so much about the stereotypes of oldest, middle, youngest, and only children that’s true, especially in large families. The Molehill Family in Julie
Some movies end, and you’re like, “Yep, That’s what i expected.” And then there are the other ones. The endings that leave you just looking at the screen, googling for
When I read with my niece and nephew, they often pick out books that contain a lot of repetition and a lot of characters. They think it’s funny when tension
Micah Thorp is a physician, writer, and lifelong Oregonian. His literary works have appeared in Blind Corner, Cleaver Magazine, and The Write Launch. He is the author of three novels,
Growing up, while I did my share of playing, I was always scheming for ways to make money. Whether it was lemonade stands, yard work, or babysitting, I was always
A messy beginning I never intended to write a book. Like many mothers, my day was packed with school runs, snack battles, laundry mountains, and endless noise. As a mom
What does success look like? In the creative field especially, it’s hard to judge. Writers set their own goals for success, whether it’s becoming world famous or merely finishing a
Hajara Hilmee is a published poet and debut author known for crafting mystery novels that keep readers on the edge of their seats and poetry that beautifully articulates the everyday
Growing up, I was known as a “girlie girl,” not because I was particularly feminine or into boys or wearing dresses. It mostly had to do with my shyness, timidness,