Tag Archives: horror

Writing: Exploiting Your Readers’ Fear

Posted on October 29, 2017 by M. B. Weston

Ah, Halloween. What better time to discuss the ins and outs of scaring your readers? Horror writers probably know many of these tips, but those of us writing other genres usually encounter a few scenes where we want to make … Continue reading →

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Facing Your Deepest Fears – M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary 08/29/16

Posted on August 30, 2016 by M. B. Weston

I’m sitting in front of my computer with shivers literally traveling down my arms. I can’t imagine how my poor character is feeling… Except my character is a Navy Seal. Named Tom… [Cue the excitement from the Elysian Chronicles fans…] … Continue reading →

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Check Out My New Horror Short Story, “The Blue Lights,” in the Cinched Anthology

Posted on February 8, 2016 by M. B. Weston

My newest short story, “The Blue Lights,” has just been published in the Cinched: Imagination Unbound anthology edited by John Hartness. The parameters of the anthology were simple: write any kind of story you want under 9,000 words as long as … Continue reading →

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Working With Editors: Eliminate Forms of “To Be” & “Had”

Posted on September 2, 2015 by M. B. Weston

I’m currently working on the corrections my horror/thriller short story, “Blue Lights,” which will appear in an anthology edited by John Hartness. I figured I would write a few posts about some of the things I’m working on during the editing … Continue reading →

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Working with Editors: Send in Your Best Work

Posted on August 17, 2015 by M. B. Weston

About a year ago, I submitted a short story for a yet-to-be-titled anthology edited by one of my friends, author John Hartness. Hartness co-edited The Big Bad 2, which featured my story “The Witch Hunter“, so we have collaborated before. … Continue reading →

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Today’s Cyphacon Panel Schedule: Friday, 04/17/15

Posted on April 17, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Here is today’s panel schedule for CyphaCon in Lake Charles, LA: Friday: 6:00 PM World Building (Main Panel)  9:00 PM How to Enjoy a Scary Story (Room 2) 

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Today’s ConNooga Panel Schedule: 03/01/15

Posted on March 1, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Here is today’s ConNooga panel schedule. If I’m not on panels, I will be at the Dark Oak Press and Media table, so please drop by and say hi! Sunday 10:00am – Writing Openings: Character, Setting, and Conflict 01:00pm – … Continue reading →

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Today’s ConNooga Panel Schedule: 02/27/15

Posted on February 27, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Here is today’s ConNooga Panel Schedule. If I’m not on panels, I will be at the Dark Oak Press and Media table, so please drop by and say hi! Friday 1:00pm – Examining the Spiritual in Gaming 4:00pm – Explore … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 02/19/15

Posted on February 20, 2015 by M. B. Weston

Last night’s writing session: AWESOME! I wrote an entire chapter–over 1000 words, and I mapped out the rest of the urban fantasy pulp story! I plan to finish the rough draft by this weekend, and then the race is on … Continue reading →

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M. B. Weston’s Writing Diary: 02/16/15

Posted on February 17, 2015 by M. B. Weston

I just received my first set of Big Bad II books in the mail! For those of you unfamiliar with the urban fantasy/horror anthology series, the stories within are all written from the villain’s point of view, and my story … Continue reading →

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