Hello my Freaky Darlings, The audiobook for Shadows will be released on the 29th of May by Audioshelf. Audioshelf is proud to present the launch of Joan De La Haye's 'Shadows' in the audiobook format. Narrated by drama expert Terry Lloyd-Roberts, 'Shadows' is brought to life in a new chilling medium. South African Horror at … Continue reading Shadows Audiobook release
Fiction
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
The History of Horror
Hello my Freaky Darlings, Last week we discussed what horror is, this week we'll be chatting about the history of horror. 'Grief is timeless, Mary Shelley was, in a very cathartic manner, writing about the loss of her daughter, taking the power of god to breathe new life into dead flesh, Poe knew death intimately … Continue reading The History of Horror
Writing Horror – Introduction
Hello my Freaky Darlings, I've just received the rights back to the course material I wrote a few years ago for Creative Industries College on Writing Horror. I've decided to share that material with you here for free. Fox Spirit and I might then at a later date put it out as a dirt cheap … Continue reading Writing Horror – Introduction
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