modern monsters

  • Wes Craven once said, “Horror films don’t create fear. They release it.” That’s because fear isn’t something lurking in the shadows—it’s already inside us, waiting for the right moment to claw its way out. We like to think monsters are external, that they come from the outside world to destroy us. But the real horror?…

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  • For as long as I can remember, writing has been a part of who I am. Even before my career took off, I was scribbling ideas and stories whenever inspiration struck. In my early life, my passion for creative expression led me to spend years working in theater and radio—mediums that taught me to listen,…

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  • Be That Person

    I know I drive some of you crazy with my constant barrage of queer content. Trust me, I get it. But here’s the thing—you have to understand that my posts aren’t really for you. And I’m certainly not trying to change the minds of the far-right extremists who have already decided to rationalize their hatred.…

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  • Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night, unable to move, only to see a dark, shadowy figure lurking in the corner of your room? If so, you’re not alone. Over the years, I’ve delved deep into the enigmatic world of shadow people, and my latest book, Glow, explores the eerie intersection…

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  • NOW IS THE TIME FOR MONSTERS

    “This is how the end begins.” You’ve seen the beginning. My book, Glow pulled back the curtain on the darkness creeping at the edges of our world. But what comes next will shake you to your core. This Spring, my newest book Gorilla arrives. I can’t say too much yet—I’m still deep in writing, and…

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  • Hey there, readers! I’m thrilled to share some behind-the-scenes insights into the Modern Monsters series. As I wrap up the final week of writing Gorilla and prepare to dive into Grace, I can’t help but reflect on how eerily relevant these stories have become. When I first started this series, I had no idea just…

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  • Writing has always been my way of making sense of things. I never set out to be an author, but after everything that happened at the Union Screaming House, I couldn’t keep it inside. The nightmares, the questions, the lingering fear—it all had to go somewhere. One night, I sat down and started writing, and…

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  • What are my feelings about paranormal investigation? I saw a social media post about relying on science instead of gadgets with blinking lights, and I found it fascinating. Here’s how I commented on it. I believe this explains my perspective and where I stand on paranormal investigation and research. It’s not something I think most…

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  • Let’s talk about something that might sound like it’s straight out of a dystopian sci-fi novel, but is rapidly becoming our reality: techno-fascism. The term’s been around for a while, but what does it really mean? And how does it tie into the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in government, with Elon Musk at the…

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  • The first drafts of my book Grace were written in play form during the LA Riots of April 1992, following the Rodney King verdict. It was a deeply troubled and sad time, just a few months after Freddie Mercury had died from AIDS. The world felt at the time like it was heading in a…

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