But today is special because my first published novel is now on Amazon. It’s a paranormal thriller, a descendent of the old gothic fiction genre, titled Along the Graveyard Lane. It’s available as paperback and eBook. If you have Kindle Unlimited, it’s free in eBook form.
The Smurfs - Symbols and Allusions I have been fascinated with symbols and their meaning as long as I can remember. I like to look for symbols and I gain pleasure when I pick up on a reference to a past literary work or moment in history. Understanding symbols and why they are used is a … Continue reading The Smurfs – Symbols and Allusions
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.
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.
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
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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