I am working on a graphic novel. At first, I thought of it as an illustrated book, but then, as always, the writer bends to the power of genre. So, a graphic novel it is. The title is Guide to Ghosts: Why your Grandmother's Name is Stan. Many, if not most, graphic novels (comic books) … Continue reading Oscillating Wildly: Life as a Writer-Illustrator
Clarence liked to be the first to tell children about hell ~[FIN]~ Follow SM Dotson's Strange Tales on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0_1SiRVEZo_11-b5n3n3A Click here To join the SM Dotson E Mail list. Enter name and email.
I wrote about this project in a recent post, "Occult Art & Dark Haiku." I am back to deliver more content from the soon-to-be-released illustrated book of poetry. Below, I read selections from Supper of Suffer over a bed of sound and music. Send me a message if you would like to perform your own … Continue reading A Dramatic Reading – The Dark Haiku of Supper of Suffer.
Josephus acted innocent enough, but his shadow told a different story. ~[FIN]~ Click here To join the SM Dotson E Mail list. Enter name and email.
I illustrated a book of dark haiku, Supper of Suffer, coming out in late 2018/early 2019. In the interview below, I talk about how I created 30 new tarot cards to go with each haiku. We talk about Metropolis (1927) & symbolism. Two examples of the artwork are shown in the video. "Continue to Sob … Continue reading Occult Art & Dark Haiku. Interview w/ Supper of Suffer Illustrator SM Dotson
Gomic Strips give me the feeling that I am waking up on the weekend with that first cup of coffee and sitting with the big Sunday newspaper open to the "funnies." My favorites were anything like Gary Larson and his dark-surreal twists on reality in the Far Side.
Gerald rarely went to church but a finger on his left hand became possessed earlier in the week and harvest season neared. Sign up for the newsletter. Exclusive updates & free content. Click Here. Enter name & email. SM Dotson's Strange Tales YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU0_1SiRVEZo_11-b5n3n3A SM Dotson on Twitter: @smdotsonauthor
Hello! Thank you for perusing my Gothic Fiction & what-I-find-interesting website. I'm a historian, fiction author, and illustrator. I built my own gothic fiction world. The subject matter deals with machinations of the soul, ghosts, exorcisms, afterlife communication, and ancient relics. Think of it as occult soul-theory placed into fiction. A synopsis from my novel, … Continue reading Introductions
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