Where have all the monsters gone? Once upon a time, the things that went bump in the night were truly terrifying. They possessed claws and teeth and magic, all the better to rip careless humans to shreds. The monsters of old were predators, unburdened by human emotions, free to delight in the chaos they created with nary a hint of guilt. These c... Read More

May is zombie awareness month! Supporters of this cause wear the gray ribbon, signifying their diligence in preparing for the coming apocalypse and their willingness to serve as a bulwark of defense against the... Read More

Today I am departing from my usual fandom-based post to say something that I feel strongly must be said. As some of you may know, over the first weekend in May, the middle Tennessee area experienced record breaking amounts of rain. The resultant flooding submerged many parts of the State including Nashville, the capi... Read More

I love horror movies. Whether I'm feeling cold, ghostly shivers down my spine as I watch stories that swirl with paranormal suspense, or burrowing in the sofa cushions as my heart beats faster with the approach of a creature from another world, I simply cannot get enough of horror. I revel in the starts and scares of a well told tale, and I laugh hard enough t... Read More

I have discovered a worm in my creative garden. At first, he was such a tiny little thing that he was easy to ignore. The destruction he wrought was miniscule and the excuses he engendered were easy to pass off as legitimate concerns. There are, after all, only so many hours in day, and each of us have to decide where we intend to spend our time. Is it mo... Read More