Category Archives: horror

Flash Fiction: “Decisions, Decisions” by Cathy MacKenzie

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Val

Welcome to The Spot Writers. This month “A character faces an important decision.” Bonus points if it doesn’t mention COVID! (Cathy’s post does not mention Covid!) This dark tale comes to us from Cathy MacKenzie. Cathy’s novels, WOLVES DON’T KNOCK, … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday: The Inspiration Behind Hollow Oak

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Val

I’m excited about my new book, The Man with the Crystal Ankh. It’s the first in the Hollow Oak trilogy. When I sat down to think about what truly inspired my writing of this book, one of the answers surprised … Continue reading →

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Writing Wednesday: The Devil in Us

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Val

Today’s post is part of a series in which I highlight a character or theme from one of my works, especially as it relates to something in the news. Today’s post is a reaction to a news story I read … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday: On Anthologies

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Val

This week, I invited my writing colleague Cathy MacKenzie to write about the appeal of anthologies. One of my short stories was recently featured in an anthology she published, Out of the Cave. I enjoyed learning a bit of history … Continue reading →

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Writer Wednesday: Women in Horror

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Val

February is Women in Horror month. As a writer who sometimes leans toward the “dark,” I was excited to hear this. Since being addicted to Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (a gateway book to other horror), I have … Continue reading →

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Spot Writers: Filling

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Val

Today’s Halloween-inspired tale comes from Val Muller, author of the Corgi Capers mystery series. If you like spooky tales, check out her horror novel (for grown-ups), Faulkner’s Apprentice, also available as an ebook for just $2.99. Her short horror story … Continue reading →

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Weirdness and… Mordles!

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Val

I had a weird dream the other night. It was about a toy–a real toy from the 1980s–I had as a kid, one my uncle had given me. It is shaped like a rock, but when you slide part of … Continue reading →

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Spot Writers: Rear View Mirror

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Val

This week’s post comes to us from Val Muller, author of the children’s mystery series Corgi Capers. Val tells us, “To celebrate the release of my horror novel Faulkner’s Apprentice, I thought I’d go dark with my next flash fiction … Continue reading →

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Faulkner’s Apprentice Official Trailer

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Val

I’m excited to announce the release of the official trailer for Faulkner’s Apprentice.  The Kindle version of the novel is only $2.99, which you can purchase here. Enjoy!    

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Faulkner’s Apprentice Artwork

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Val

In an effort to teach myself Photoshop’s “pen” tool (which can be used to create computer illustrations), I created this scene from Faulkner’s Apprentice: The scene is a compilation of a few concepts in the novel. The woman in front … Continue reading →

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