writers – L. Marie Wood

Horror Tropes: When to Use Them and When to Subvert Them

Horror tropes are vital to the genre, providing familiar elements that create tension and fear. However, overuse can dull their impact. Effective horror balances these tropes with innovation, allowing strategies like subversion to keep audiences engaged. Mastery involves understanding when to utilize or refresh these elements for maximum effect.

Is there a double standard? Thinking out loud…

Can men and women of equal talent and similar style write about the same subject matter and be reviewed and, subsequently, received differently? The propensity for women to assume male pen names when they write in so-called stronger categories/genres begs the question. Are women relegated, in large part, to what has been termed chit litContinue reading “Is there a double standard? Thinking out loud…”