Hello my Freaky Darlings, Last week we chatted about Women in Horror. This week we'll be chatting about Tropes. "Tropes are unavoidable. The important thing is make sure that they are not being employed in a way that they have been overused and the only way to do that is to be familiar with the … Continue reading Tropes
Writing
Women in horror
Hello my Freaky Darlings, Last week we chatted about Modern Horror, this week we'll be chatting about Women in Horror. 'It is women who love horror. Gloat over it. Feed on it. Are nourished by it. Shudder and cling and cry out-and come back for more.' - Bela Lugosi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bela_Lugosi ). When I tell people … Continue reading Women in horror
Guest Post: Writers are Whores
Hello my Freaky Darlings, Today I have Angel Leigh McCoy on my blog. She's an incredible writer and one of the few who has managed to make me truly uncomfortable and creeped out, but at the same time make me go wow, that's so beautifully written. Writers are Whores By Angel Leigh McCoy I’ll say … Continue reading Guest Post: Writers are Whores
Modern Horror
Hello my Freaky Darlings, Last week we discussed the history of horror, today we'll be chatting about modern horror. 'Apart from the often head-on, graphic quality of today’s horror, there’s not much difference between the works of the ‘old guard’ and those of the new blood. All horror is a journey into darkness – as … Continue reading Modern Horror
Joan De La Haye 