Tag Archives: Horror

AudioTim 45: Supernatural Horror and Zombie Author, Mark Tufo

Posted on February 9, 2013 by timothyc

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Welcome to the latest edition of AudioTim, where I get to ask self-published success story, Mark Tufo about his stories and writing career. I will be giving away his latest novel, … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to 2013: As a Reader

Posted on January 23, 2013 by timothyc

As an aspiring author, I feel awful saying this, but as I plot out the books I want to read in 2013, there isn’t much room for new authors. This is one reason I’m taking my time on my debut … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reads of 2012

Posted on December 27, 2012 by timothyc

  There are a couple handfuls of good books I read in 2012 that deserve to be recognized, but here are my top ten. Judging the top three hurts my heart, because you could put them in any order and … Continue reading →

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Coffin Hop Stop #2: Kat Heckenbach

Posted on October 25, 2012 by timothyc

Welcome to my wing of the haunted mansion that is the Coffin Hop Horror Web Tour. Today I have a written interview with Christian Horror and YA Fantasy writer, Kat Heckenbach. The Prize: 1st Place: A copy of the Monsters! … Continue reading →

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Tripart Announcement: My first published story, Monsters! Anthology and Coffin Hop Horror Web Tour

Posted on October 21, 2012 by timothyc

I sent in my first contract and final draft of what will be my first published story, “Cornhusker: Demon Gene,” to A Flame in the Dark Magazine, to be published in their Monsters! Anthology, October 31st. The behind the scenes … Continue reading →

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Hugh Howey Live, and other Free Indie Fiction

Posted on October 16, 2012 by timothyc

My recording of Hugh Howey reading his Kindle Single, “The Walk Up Nameless Ridge,” is now up over at SF Signal. I was in his panel at ChiCon7 and recorded most of the story there, but because he ran out … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Permanent Damage by Michael Montoure

Posted on September 30, 2012 by timothyc

I first discovered Michael Montoure last year through his book of short stories, Slices. I was so impressed that I spotlighted individual stories, invited him to do short interviews on them, and for a few, had him read samples. I’m … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Narrows by Ronald Malfi

Posted on September 23, 2012 by timothyc

The Narrows by Ronald Malfi My rating: 4 of 5 stars Ronald draws the reader in with strong description and interesting characters. I am a big fan of Horror, but not so when it relies on cheap tricks and bland … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Wicked by James Newman

Posted on August 3, 2012 by timothyc

The Wicked by James Newman My rating: 4 of 5 stars The presentation of this story is top-notch: inside and out. The story of a husband who chooses to leave New York City for a small town in North Carolina … Continue reading →

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Pulling Out from the Character’s Point of View: A Question on POV Preference

Posted on July 6, 2012 by timothyc

I’m currently beta reading for a fellow Iowan, Horror writer, Erik Gustafson, and I brought up a story telling formula where the reader is able to see something that the character we’re following couldn’t. I’m not trying to alienate readers … Continue reading →

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