April is National Poetry Month! Will you write a poem in April? A poem a day, even? Will you help other folks workshop poetry? As an oddity lover, I’m always collecting inspiration resources. Below are a few recent favorites, paired with poetry prompts to help spark ideas. I believe poetry is meditative, gentle, profoundly flexible….
Category: Inspiration Lists
11 AI-Free Oddity Lists of the Strange and Haunting
About five years ago, I got it in my head to start a newsletter. In part, I wanted to talk about my work! As an author, I write speculative fiction, especially paranormal horror, sci-fi, and dark fantasy. (I do some monster romance too.) As an editor and reader, I engage with the same cool content…
Introducing Haunted Houses in Writing
I love haunted houses. I love their mystery, their poetry, the way they stand in for how we’re haunted ourselves. One of my favorite moments is when we “meet” the haunted house. Go on, give me mile-long, absurdly detailed descriptions. Use adverbs. Use “too many” adjectives. Tell me exactly what those gutters look like and…