I originally posted this at Machete Moonlight Horror Magazine as a guest blog. 


Let’s get serious for a moment. If you want to write horror, you’d better know what it’s about. And I’m not talking about knowing what the newest blockbuster is called.

If you’re serious about your writing, be serious about your genre.

Get out there and find out what has been done in the genre before you decided to pick up your pen, or open that first empty word document, or subscribe to that ...

I recently had the privilege of getting to know Robert Walker and reading some of his work. Robert has enjoyed a fabulous career as a paperback writer with eight series’ written by his hand. He is the author of such Novels as Children of Salem, Aftershock, City for Ransom and recently, Titanic 2012: Curse of the RMS Titanic. As of late Robert has turned away from traditional publishing and has produced his last five book length works as Kindle Original ebooks.



Let’s start with your new no...

        So you want to be a writer? Who doesn’t? Well, every person who enjoys a good social life. A bit harsh, you might say, but I’ve heard talk that suggests writers should avoid marriage at all cost. Not to mention children. Although that might be a bit extreme, it should give you some clue as to what you’ll be getting yourself into. Writing is time consuming and, although very rewarding, quite frustrating at times.

        If you think that’s the life for you, just remember, ...