As the days grow shorter and the crisp November air nudges us closer to winter, there’s a special kind of magic in slowing down, gathering, and letting ourselves bask in the glow of creativity and connection. Whether it’s around a cozy table, a flickering candle, or the glow of a computer screen as you write your next story, this is the season to celebrate the things that light up our hearts—and our homes. Gather Around Your Passions Gathering doesn’t always mean a crowded ro

Gratitude has been a trend for years—mantras, journals, daily social media reminders. But for me, it’s never quite stuck. Not because I’m ungrateful—far from it. It’s just that the idea of performing gratitude like a ritual feels…off. There’s a subtle, almost invisible pressure that comes with the “practice of gratitude.” If you’re not sharing it every day, somehow it suggests you don’t appreciate what you have. It’s an unspoken layer of guilt. And I’ve realized that guilt is

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Suspense thrills us. It grips us in the pages of a book, the dim glow of a movie screen, or the unraveling of a carefully spun television...

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There’s something poetic about writing a story like Heart in the middle of a genre wave I wanted no part of. At the time, I was deep in...

Suspense is the lifeblood of any good mystery or thriller. It's that electric undercurrent that keeps readers flipping pages late into...

Growing up, I was no stranger to fear. Every Saturday night, I’d stay up late to watch Chiller Theater  with the legendary host, Chilly...

Hey Slaughterhouse fans, April is shaping up to be a wild ride, and I’ve got something fresh and twisted coming your way! This month, I’m...

Hey, readers! I’m so excited to share a sneak peek and some behind-the-scenes details about Slaughterhouse 4: Trust , the newest addition...

March isn’t just about St. Patrick’s Day and the first day of spring—there’s a whole world of bizarre, wacky, and downright strange...

Hello, Cuppa Fund subscribers! Need a spark of inspiration? Let's talk about how the Seven Deadly Sins can elevate your storytelling....

Greed is one of the most insidious and intoxicating vices in storytelling. Unlike the sheer malice of wrath or the eerie inevitability of...

Whether I'm crafting a short story or diving into a multi-book series, I need to know everything about my characters—down to what's in...

Valentine’s Day is here, bringing with it an inevitable deluge of romance across every genre imaginable. Chocolates, roses, and...

Greed. It’s a word that conjures images of hoarded wealth, ruthless ambition, and the insatiable hunger for more. But greed is more than...

Setting goals is a cornerstone of personal and professional growth. They give us direction, purpose, and a sense of accomplishment when...

Journaling is often seen as a simple pastime, a place to jot down fleeting thoughts or catalog daily events. But for writers and artists,...

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The holiday season often conjures up images of cheerful carols, festive lights, and cozy gatherings. But beneath the twinkling veneer...