Hi guys! Today I'm helping authors Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi launch their new book, The Emotion Thesaurus (Second Edition)! You might know about The Emotion Thesaurus or even have it on your shelf. But chances are, you may not have known a second edition was in the works. Becca and Angela decided to keep it … Continue reading It’s Here! The Emotion Thesaurus – Second Edition
The Dread Files – Chronomentrophobia
Chronomentrophobia is the fear of clocks or watches. The origin of the word chrono is Greek (meaning time), ment is Latin (meaning means of) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Chronomentrophobia is also related to Chronophobia (fear of time). Chronomentrophobia may comprise anxiety related to punctuality, schedules or other realistic apprehensions. Certain occupations can aggravate … Continue reading The Dread Files – Chronomentrophobia
The Emotion Thesaurus – Redacted
Have you ever held onto a secret you've been dying to share, and then finally...you can? For the last few weeks I've been helping Angela and Becca at Writers Helping Writers keep a BIG secret...what the next book in their thesaurus series will be. It might seem strange to not tell one's readers what book … Continue reading The Emotion Thesaurus – Redacted
The Dread Files – Oneirophobia
The Fear of Dreams Dreaming is part of the normal cycle of sleep. We may or may not remember our dreams depending on the state of sleep or how deep our sleep is. Most of us wish other people sweet dreams when we bid them goodnight, or our parents would tell us ‘sweet dreams’ when … Continue reading The Dread Files – Oneirophobia
Happy Horrordays
Merry Christmas from The Haunted Pen. I hope you have an awesome holiday with your family and friends and an even better 2019. If my use of the word “Christmas” offended you, get over it, you’ll have a long wait for me to apologize for saying Christmas. Ah, Christmas (oops, I said it again) - … Continue reading Happy Horrordays
The Dread Files – Frigophobia
Frigophobia – an exaggerated or irrational fear of cold Frigophobia is a phobia pertaining to the fear of becoming too cold. Sufferers of this problem bundle up in heavy clothes and blankets, regardless of the ambient air temperature. This disorder has been linked to other psychological disorders such as hypochondriasis and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Definition Frigophobia … Continue reading The Dread Files – Frigophobia
I’ve Been Published!
Three times, three times, three times! That’s how many times I’ve had my work published in anthologies this year. I’m proud and overwhelmed to announce that my flash fiction piece “Two Minutes to Midnight” has been included in Z Publishing’s latest anthology, “America’s Emerging Writers Volume One.” “Two Minutes to Midnight” was also published in … Continue reading I’ve Been Published!
Book Review – Slug Bait by Tom Leins
English author Tom Leins is another new writer I’ve just added to my reading list. I came across his work by accident while scouring Amazon for noir and hard-boiled fiction. The preview of “Slug Bait: A Paignton Noir Mystery” had me intrigued so I plunked down 99 cents of my hard-earned cash and bought a … Continue reading Book Review – Slug Bait by Tom Leins
Window to the Soul
A woman’s beauty lays in her eyes, the doorway to her heart, the window to her soul. As I stare into your smoldering glacier blues, I know you’re the one. My soulmate, my life. When I look into your eyes I see everything I want in this world. They excite me, inspire me, devour me. … Continue reading Window to the Soul
The Dread Files – Staurophobia
Fear Of Crosses Or The Crucifix During the Easter holiday Christians will speak reverently of the cross and the symbolism of sacrifice. In the time of Roman occupation the Jerusalem crucifixion was the most despicable way to die. Perhaps that’s why some fear the cross. While the cross is a symbol of suffering and death … Continue reading The Dread Files – Staurophobia
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