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…
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
Most of us are familiar with “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” a tale of the pretty young girl who comes into a house inhabited by a family of three bears when they’re away. She sits in their chairs, eats their…
The Atlanta Ripper
This is the horrifically true story of the Atlanta Ripper. The South has its beauty with dripping Spanish moss, massive oaks, thick woods, and vibrant green vegetation. But along with the remnants of abandoned mansions and decaying buildings—long abandoned and…
What is a Witch Bottle?
What is a Witch Bottle? A witch bottle is a small glass or ceramic bottle that usually contains bent pins, nails, hair, wood, urine, or bone. Anything sharp that could be used in a protection charm. Some even had designs…
The Witch Moll Dyer
What makes a witch a witch? In colonial times, it didn’t take much for one to be accused of witchcraft. Such was the case of Moll Dyer, a woman accused of witchcraft in colonial Maryland. She lost her life because…
Muller’s Haunted Carousel Horse
There’s a haunted carousel horse on a merry-go-round at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio. It’s said to be haunted by a mysterious rider. Daniel C. Muller sculpted the horse in 1917. Daniel was considered a master sculptor. But…
Legend Tripping and Sleep Paralysis
When Holy Meets Hell When holy meets hell our attention is piqued. Sure, the terms are nearly synonymous with good and evil, but I believe it goes deeper than that. For example, there’s almost nothing more terrifying than a possessed…
Saying Goodbye to Social Media
Last year, I said goodbye to social media intermittently for several months, and I’ve been feeling that urge to step away again. Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport After reading Cal Newport’s Digital Minimalism, I realized just how toxic social media…
Snow White and Rose Red
“Snow White and Rose Red” by the Brothers Grimm has always intrigued me. What is it about purity, innocence, and goodness that make fairy tales so fascinating? Or maybe it’s the loss of these things that entice readers—to be able…
