Why We Chase Ghosts Metaphysical PTSD - Temporality & Chasing Ghosts "Some chase ghosts, and though their hearts may thump in their ears, the fear serves as a ladder to scale over the horror of impermanence." As humans, we have an advanced awareness of time. We understand the temporary nature of things. We know this … Continue reading [Why We Chase Ghosts] Metaphysical PTSD – Temporality & Chasing Ghosts
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“Dad is Back” [3:31] Text & Audio. Gothic Fiction Short Story. Scary stories to tell at night.
Dad is Back [Strange Tales by SM Dotson] This short story is based off a dream I had in 1993 or 1994. Dad died a month ago. He took two years to die from cancer. He had traveled to the brink of death many times, only to return to have a normal conversation … Continue reading “Dad is Back” [3:31] Text & Audio. Gothic Fiction Short Story. Scary stories to tell at night.
Coffin Vs. Casket [Gothic Grammar #5] ~ Gomics. Ideas for authors. #amwriting
Coffin Vs. Casket [Gothic Grammar #5] Did you know the words coffin & casket have different definitions? A coffin is made of wood and has a distinctive wide-shoulder appearance. The casket is rectangular, often opens to view the top half of the body, padded, and more expensive than the coffin. Let me know if you … Continue reading Coffin Vs. Casket [Gothic Grammar #5] ~ Gomics. Ideas for authors. #amwriting
Cover Art in Progress ~ Guide to Ghosts: Why Your Grandmother’s Name is Stan ~ Sneak Peak
Those in the know say the cover of a book is the primary influence in the decision to purchase. To give my upcoming book a chance to survive, thrive even, the cover art should supply emotions and information to allure readers who like those moods and tropes. The following image is still in progress, and … Continue reading Cover Art in Progress ~ Guide to Ghosts: Why Your Grandmother’s Name is Stan ~ Sneak Peak
“Hi, Sally” Dark Humor. Flash Fiction. Twisted Love Story.
A love that lasted a lifetime, and the joke that took just as long to finish. It was the story of how they met and fell in love. Jerry was a total stranger. He walked right up to Laura, and said “Hi, Sally!” “Hi, but my name is Laura.” “My plan worked,” Jerry said as … Continue reading “Hi, Sally” Dark Humor. Flash Fiction. Twisted Love Story.
Hello, Dali – Short Story. Salvadore Dali. Biography. Spooky.
Fictional Account of a True Story "Well, hello, Dolly It's so nice to have you back where you belong." -Louis Armstrong Catalonia, Spain 1909 Salvador Dali was known as an eccentric, an artist, and as a figurehead of surrealism to the public mind. He created strange art, had startled eyes, and his idiosyncratic moustache: thin, … Continue reading Hello, Dali – Short Story. Salvadore Dali. Biography. Spooky.
Oscillating Wildly: Life as a Writer-Illustrator
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
Occult Art & Dark Haiku. Interview w/ Supper of Suffer Illustrator SM Dotson
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
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