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 Nonfiction  V is for Vampire: the A to Z Guide to Everything Undead by David J. Skal The Complete Book of Vampires by Leonard R. N. Ashley Piercing the Darkness: Undercover with Vampires in America Today by Katherine Ramsland The Lazarus Syndrome: Burial Alive and Other Horrors of the Undead by Rodney Davies On Writing Horror, Revised Edition: A Handbook by the Horror Writers Association edited by Mort Castle Death: A History of Man's Obsessions and Fears by Robert Wilkins Cannibalism: From Sacrifice to Survival by Hans Askenasy, Ph.D.  Fiction Classic Vampire Stories edited and introduced by Leslie ShepardContains Sheridan LeFanu's "Carmilla", E.F. Benson's "A Room in the Tower" Blood Thirst: 100 Years of Vampire Fiction edited and introduced by Leonard WolfContains excerpts from well-known pieces of vampiric fiction (Salem's Lot and The Hunger) and some old and new short stories. (C. L. Moore's "Shambleau", Anne Rice's "Rampling Gate".) The excerpts and stories are categorized by the type of vampire they contain. Nightshade: 20th Century Ghost Stories edited by Robert PhillipsContains such stories as Shirley Jackson's "The Bus", Joyce Carol Oates's, "The Doll", Muriel Sparks's "The Leafsweeper", etc. Love in Vein I & II edited by Poppy Z. Brite The Dream Cycle of H.P. Lovecraft: Dreams of Terror and Death introduced by Neil Gaiman The Transistion of H.P. Lovecraft: the Road to Madness introduced by Barbara Hambly & illustrated by John Jude Palencar The Best of H.P. Lovecraft introduced by Robert Bloch |
Journal History
- Dec 21, 2009 Charly, Our New Cat
- Dec 15, 2009 December Featured Artists
- Dec 1, 2009 Lost Cat
- Nov 28, 2009 Tidying Up Things
- Nov 11, 2009 November Featured Artists
- Nov 3, 2009 A Planned Break
- Nov 3, 2009 Resources
- Oct 12, 2009 October Featured Artists
- Oct 10, 2009 First Snow
- Sep 30, 2009 Recovering
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Writing & Poetry
 Merriam-Webster's Rhyming Dictionary by the editors of Merriam-Webster, IncorporatedI need to get a new copy. It's so handy for rondeau redoubles, my favorite poetic form!  Writing & Selling Your Novel by Jack M. Bickham. Don't let the title put you off; here he talks about the importance of a professional attitude, scene & sequel, stimulus & response, etc. How NOT to Write a Novel: 200 Classic Mistakes & How to Avoid Them--a Misstep-by-Misstep Guide by Howard Mittelmark & Sandra Newman. Those who belong to Gaiaonline's Writer's Forum will know what I mean when I say that this book is like a combination of the Anti-Guide and Top Reasons Why You'll Get Your Ass Kicked in the WF threads. The book has the ironic humor of the former and the list of what not to do of the latter. Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott Rules for the Dance: A Handbook for Writing and Reading Metrical Verse by Mary Oliver. Revision: A Creative Approach to Writing & Rewriting Fiction by David Michael Kaplan. Still taking notes in this book! Elements of Fiction Writing: Beginnings, Middles, & Ends by Nancy Kress Woe is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English by Patricia T. O'ConnorFavorite chapter is Chapter 10, especially the beginning paragraphs. Elements of Fiction Writing: Conflict, Action, & Suspense by William Noble Bullies, Bastards, & Bitches: How to Write the Bad Guys of Fiction by Jessica Page Morrel Writing From Personal Experience by Nancy David Kelton The Elements of Style by William Strunk, Jr. & E. B. White. Thin and small, this book is gold. Their pointers on how to make your prose strong and effective greatly influenced and helped to improve my writing. Elements of Fiction Writing: Scene & Structure by Jack M. Bickham The Elements of Fiction Writing: Character & Viewpoint by Orson Scott Card Gotham Writers' Workshop Writing Fiction: The Practical Guide from New York's Acclaimed Creative Writing School written by Gotham Writers' Workshop faculty & edited by Alexander SteeleMy favorite chapter and what sold me on the book? Chapter Ten Revision: Real Writers Revise by Peter Selgin Fiction Writer's Workshop by Josip Novakovich The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in Renaissance England From 1485-1649 by Kathy Lynn Emerson The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in The Middles Ages: The British Isles From 500-1500 by Sherrilyn Kenyon |
Drawing & Painting
| The New Drawing on the Left Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards. The Big Book of Drawing and Painting the Figure by Muntsa Calbo I Angrill Drawing the Human Body: An Anatomical Guide by Giovanni Civardi Suggestion: Keep a good dictionary on hand when you first start reading this book and a list of all the technical words for reference. Despite this, the details are this book's asset: notes on morphology, osteology, arthrology, and myology are made for each focused section of the body. All About Techniques in Pastel by Parramon's editorial team; part of Barron's Educational Series Illustrator's Reference Manual: Nudes by Bloomsbury |
Research, Resources, & References
| Germanic Warrior AD 236-568 by Simon McDowall, illustrated by Angus McBride. A slim book, but packed with information. Also, a good resource and inspiration for world-building. The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols by Jean Chevalier & Alain Gheerbrant. Translated by John Buchanan-BrownA thousand page book. Many of the entries are essay length and pages long. References to different cultures and how they perceive certain symbols is a goldmine if you're looking for something different. Historic Scotland: Scotland's Castles by Chris Tabraham Reading People by Jo-Ellan Dimitrius, Ph. D., & Mark Mazzarella Goes beyond just reading body language... A good book to help improve your observation and communication skills. The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Horse Breeds & Horse Care by Judith Draper When is a Pig a Hog? A Guide to Confoudingly Related English Words by Bernice Randall. Want to know the difference between hyperthermia and hypothermia? Find it here. Categorized by subject. History of Punishment & Torture: A Journey Through the Dark Side of Justice by Karen Farrington. Once you start reading, you can't stop. The Golden Bough by Sir James George Frazer. Need to finish reading this book. The Art of War by Sun TzuBeginning fantasy writers, if you have warriors as your main character, please use this classic as a guide to make your hero/villain strategically smart, and not dumb, especially if your hero/villain is an experienced soldier/general. (Or any other book on strategy will do.) Wicked Words by Hugh Lawson. Want to know the etymological history of the C-, F-, and other forbidden words? The Soul's Code by James Hillman Hip & Hot: A Dictionary of 10,000 American Slang Expressions by Richard Spears Dracula Prince of Many Faces: His Life and His Times by Radu R. Florescu & Raymond MacNallyA historical account of Vlad Tsepes. Perfect illustration of the different views of one man-- an important lesson to absorb for writers if they want a full bodied story. The Wars of the Roses by Alison WeirThis book is focused on the human aspect of the Wars. Perfect source for inspiration. The Magickal Year by Diana Ferguson Animal Speak: The Spiritual and Magical Powers of Creatures Great and Small by Ted Andrews Dragons and Unicorns: A Natural History by Paul and Karin Johnsgard The Dream Encyclopedia by James R. Lewis The Complete Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm translated and with an introduction by Jack Zipes The Germans by Gordon A. Craig |
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"Male narrando fabula depravateur" --Anonymous. Latin for "A story is spoiled by bad telling."
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"Male narrando fabula depravateur" --Anonymous. Latin for "A story is spoiled by bad telling."
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