Hello my Freaky Darlings, Up until now all my books have been stand-alone; something which some authors have felt was a mistake. Apparently these days it’s widely believed that you’ll only make it as an author if you write a series. I, on the other hand, have always bulked at the idea, because I tend … Continue reading To series or not to series
Fiction
Fury: The blurb
Hello my Freaky Darlings, As some of you know I've been hard at work on the new novel which is due out early next year. I've been pretty quiet about what it's about. Well ... I'm breaking the silence today by letting you read the blurb for the back cover. I hope it piques your … Continue reading Fury: The blurb
Marketing and Publicity
Hello my Freaky Darlings, Last week we chatted about Getting Published, today we'll be discussing Marketing and Publicity. 'Never respond to a bad review in public. You only make yourself look an idiot and people think you’re unprofessional. If you don’t like the review – suck it up. The reviewer is entitled to their opinion … Continue reading Marketing and Publicity
Short Horror Fiction
Hello my Freaky Darlings, Last week we chatted about crafting horror, this week we'll be talking about writing short horror fiction. This article also appeared in Horror 101: The Way Forward. 'If a novel is a feature film, a short story is a single scene and a poem a single frame. The shorter the segment, … Continue reading Short Horror Fiction
Joan De La Haye 