Five Horror Movie Classics…that I’ve never seen

I had the good fortune of seeing Guillermo Del Toro’s excellent Crimson Peak last week.  It’s very good movie with some great chemistry between Loki, Alice, Jax,  and the grown-up Murph; … Continue reading Five Horror Movie Classics…that I’ve never seen

KnippKnopp’s Favorite Vacation Horror Movies

It’s vacation time!  Time for me to put work worries behind, for lazy days staring at the surf, and for daydreaming about the day I can actually own one of … Continue reading KnippKnopp’s Favorite Vacation Horror Movies

KnippKnopp is Five!

On January 30, 2010 I wrote this: “KnippKnopp is going to become my Weight Watchers for writing, my Gold’s Gym for building up the creative muscle.  Idealistic?  Absolutely, but maybe, … Continue reading KnippKnopp is Five!

Favorite Horror Novels (non King edition)

I’m in a list-y sort of mood today.  I thought I’d share some of my favorite horror novels.  Since any list of mine would probably be dominated by that guy … Continue reading Favorite Horror Novels (non King edition)

KnippKnopp Interviews…Janice Gable Bashman

Janice Gable Bashman is intense!  A petite (dare I say “elvish”) lady with intelligent eyes and a quick, quiet wit, Janice has a boundless imagination that can dwell in some pretty … Continue reading KnippKnopp Interviews…Janice Gable Bashman

KnippKnopp interviews…Rocky Wood of the Horror Writers Association

Writing is lonely.  The act itself often requires you to separate yourself from this world, and plug into another. You spend hours in front of the keyboard, trying to make … Continue reading KnippKnopp interviews…Rocky Wood of the Horror Writers Association

KnippKnopp Interviews…Grey Matter Press

I’ve mentioned several times the importance of small press to todays writers.   (here, and here, and here!) The interesting things about these publishers is how well they operate within … Continue reading KnippKnopp Interviews…Grey Matter Press

KnipKnopp interviews….Shock Totem Publications

So, I’m wandering around the net one day last year, looking for the next place to market my wares, when my trusty sidekick Duotrope says, “Hey Boss, check this out” … Continue reading KnipKnopp interviews….Shock Totem Publications

From the Trapper Keeper – Jim’s First Horror Story

I think I’ve mentioned a few times….I like Horror. The first grown up novel I ever read?  “The Cement Garden” by Ian McEwan.  For those who haven’t read it, it’s … Continue reading From the Trapper Keeper – Jim’s First Horror Story

KnippKnopp Interviews…Kim Richards Gilchrist of Damnation Books

One of the most exciting things about being a writer today is the number of venues available for getting your work published.  There’s the traditional big press, those international publishing … Continue reading KnippKnopp Interviews…Kim Richards Gilchrist of Damnation Books