The Old Charleston Jail, located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina is a sight to see if you’re ever in low country. Nestled between neighborhoods and on the outskirts of the posh historic district, the jail looks horrifyingly out of place….
Famous Graves of Bonaventure Cemetery
The previous episode was on the history of Bonaventure Cemetery. I wanted to share a little more about the famous graves of Bonaventure Cemetery and the stories attached to them should you ever make your way to the hauntingly beautiful,…
How to Write a Short Story in a Week
If you’ve ever sat down to write a short story, you know that it’s not always as easy as it sounds. Sometimes penning the perfect tale with brevity is more difficult than writing a full novel. In the article, I’ll…
The Mysterious Red-Winged Blackbird
I was recently asked by a journalist for a local paper what my favorite bird was, and that was a more difficult choice than I realized. I just mentioned the first one that popped into mind, but the truth is…
Tear Catchers or Lachrymatories
People love strange historical objects, but one stands out from the infinite list of oddities—tear catchers or lachrymatories. The Victorians are known for using lachrymatories or tear catchers. If there’s one thing Victorians knew how to do, it was to…
How to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated
How to get motivated and stay motivated… that is the question. We all lack motivation sometimes. Even when something is important to us, we may still struggle to keep up the pace or get the thing done. I’ve been thinking…
The History of Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA
If you’ve ever wondered about the history of Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA, you’ve come to the right place. One can hardly mention visiting Savannah without someone recommending they tour what’s arguably one of the most hauntingly beautiful cemeteries in…
Minimally Viable Products for Authors
Minimally viable products for authors are a great way to begin, sustain, and build your writing business. Several years ago, I listened to a podcast episode from the founder of a popular Facebook community for writers. He explained his theory…
Fear and Perfectionism are Killing Your Projects
Do you struggle to finish projects? If so, I’d venture to say that fear and perfectionism are killing your projects. I’m an author, and I have not finished a novel since 2018. There. I’ve said it — the thing that…
20 Scary Quotes That Will Keep You Up At Night
Here are 20 scary quotes that will keep you up at night. Whether you’re needing a little inspiration for your next horror story or you’re looking for some Halloween images to share on social media (feel free to use these),…
So What? Why Writers Should Ask
There’s one question every writer should ask before writing their next novel. So what? The first time I heard those words directed at me rocked my little world at the time. I stood at the podium after class, waiting in…
How to Write a Novel People Want to Read
The bad ones. For whatever reason these are the ones that we put down and never pick back up. They are the ones with cheesy dialogue, unrealistic characters, and plot holes the size of Texas. The ones that we should like. These are usually…
