Author Archives: L. Marie Wood

It’s the holiday season…

Are you feeling festive yet? If not, let me help you along a little… We think of presents and good cheer during this season, egg nog, and chestnuts roasting on an open fire (thanks, Nat King Cole). But have you ever thought about Santa Claus? I mean, really thought about Santa Claus and what heContinue reading “It’s the holiday season…”

Conversations with Horror Film Directors on Creating Terror

Creating a truly terrifying horror film involves balancing deep fears, compelling storytelling, and emotion-manipulating techniques. Directors like John Carpenter and Ari Aster emphasize psychological elements and relatable fears, while others focus on atmosphere, sound, and character development. The genre continues to evolve, reflecting societal anxieties and exploring profound themes beyond simple scares.

… And just like that…

It’s awards season again! I’ve had the honor of being included in some amazing magazines and anthologies this year, as well as had a few of my solo projects release. If you are part of the voting membership in the Horror Writers Association (Stoker Awards), the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (Nebula), and theContinue reading “… And just like that…”

Whatchu Know About This? 13

Writer and professor, Lisa Wood, offers a comprehensive deep dive into the study of horror fiction. With importance placed on knowing the history of the genre and how integral to storytelling research is, this textbook will serve as a referenceable guide for anyone interested in writing in the horror genre. This work, which is accessibleContinue reading “Whatchu Know About This? 13”

Whatchu Know About This? 12

A group of friends head out to enjoy a much-deserved night out and paintballing is on the menu. But the team they are playing against has something entirely different in mind. The friends find themselves in a battle for their lives in unfamiliar terrain against well-equipped opponents whose motivations are both irrational and lethal.  Considered,Continue reading “Whatchu Know About This? 12”