Sex and death: two timeless and oft-coupled themes that can be traced back even to the earliest Sumerian literature. Think of the epic tale of Gilgamesh, his… Read more “Book Review: Sex & Death”
Film Review: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter
The Resident Evil film franchise has been a paradox ever since the first film, despite an all round critical-panning, smashed it’s 102.4 million US dollars at the… Read more “Film Review: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter”
Book Review: Blackout by Marc Elsberg
Blackout is one of the few books I’ve read in the last couple of years that lives up to the word “thriller”. Originally released in Germany, and… Read more “Book Review: Blackout by Marc Elsberg”
Interview: Christa Wojciechowski
Christa Wojciechowski Christa (Wojo) Wojciechowski is the author of The Wrong David, Sick, and is working on a series called The Sculptor of New Hope. Her characters… Read more “Interview: Christa Wojciechowski”
How to Create Mood in Fiction
We’ve all heard about how mood is incredibly important in fiction (and if you’ve followed my blog for a while, you’ll have heard me repeatedly quote Dean… Read more “How to Create Mood in Fiction”
Movie Review: Silence
Silence is not an easy film to watch. Its lack of driving soundtrack, intense religiosity, significant length and unusual pacing make it feel alien at times, almost… Read more “Movie Review: Silence”
Review: The Dark Place by Michael Bray
Michael Bray is making a name for himself in the world of horror and with good reason. He writes with the kind of fury a young Stephen… Read more “Review: The Dark Place by Michael Bray”
Interview: Max Booth III
Max Booth III Raised in Northern Indiana Lives in a small town outside San Antonio, TX Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Perpetual Motion Machine Managing Editor of Dark… Read more “Interview: Max Booth III”
The Communal Storytelling Power of Dungeons & Dragons
Recently, I’ve been taking a short break from fiction and working on revamping (read: re-writing) my homebrew roleplay game (ask nicely and I might share it with… Read more “The Communal Storytelling Power of Dungeons & Dragons”
In Between Review — GameSpew
In Between is something rare indeed: a platformer with emotional storytelling that synthesises gameplay mechanics with its themes. Focusing on a dying man struggling to accept his… Read more “In Between Review — GameSpew”
Joseph Sale: Graphic-Horror Writer 