Tag: Ghosts

“The Ghost of Helen” Fr: Along the Graveyard Lane. Text and Audio. Paranormal Thriller.

Excerpt from Along the Graveyard Lane, paperback & eBook. "The Ghost of Helen" by SM Dotson May 21, 1867 Ghosts at peace resided in something like a deep sleep, their tiny light difficult to pry into responsiveness. Souls unaware of their own death or troubled by the nature of their demise were more accessible. They … Continue reading “The Ghost of Helen” Fr: Along the Graveyard Lane. Text and Audio. Paranormal Thriller. →

[Why We Chase Ghosts] Metaphysical PTSD – Temporality & Chasing Ghosts

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 →

Horror vs. Gothic Fiction: The Overt – Covert Horror Spectrum. Know Your Book Genre.

What is the difference between horror and gothic fiction? Horror is full of overt terror and gothic fiction often teases, nay tickles the fringe of horror, but the effect is quite different. This is a general rule that can be broken. It depends on the story. Gothic fiction invokes in me a mood that emphasizes … Continue reading Horror vs. Gothic Fiction: The Overt – Covert Horror Spectrum. Know Your Book Genre. →

New Project! “Fish & Bones” Paranormal Audio Drama.

This is an exciting announcement for me. I am writing and directing a new paranormal audio drama, Fish & Bones, starring James Bryant and Kristie Fox, as Janitor Fish and Afterlife Communication Tech Dr. Bonita. Here is the introduction at the beginning of each episode: In the early 20th century scientists discovered afterlife communication. Mass … Continue reading New Project! “Fish & Bones” Paranormal Audio Drama. →

[Hard Magic & Hard Metaphysics in Fiction] W/ Book Club Discussion Questions. Fantasy. Gothic Fiction. Horror. Paranormal. Supernatural.

In the genre of Fantasy, there is a concept known as hard magic. An author using a hard magic system creates clear principles and methods behind his or her use of the craft. Soft magic, on the other hand, is based on unclear principles as far as the reader is concerned. I like the concept … Continue reading [Hard Magic & Hard Metaphysics in Fiction] W/ Book Club Discussion Questions. Fantasy. Gothic Fiction. Horror. Paranormal. Supernatural. →

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 →

Introductions

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 →