by christawojo@gmail.com | Jun 17, 2022 | Blog, The Sculptor
It’s really happening. Oblivion Black, a story that was born a decade ago and has since evolved into a 3-part monstrosity, is nearly ready for publication. I cannot give the official date yet, but those who follow this blog and/or are on the mailing list will be...
by christawojo@gmail.com | May 9, 2022 | Blog, The Sculptor, Uncategorized
Hello all, I hope this email finds you well in your corner of the world. I’ve been dying to share this news. Artist Lynne Hansen will design the cover for Oblivion Black, as well as the covers for the next two books in The Sculptor Series. The story of the...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Apr 26, 2022 | Blog, Dark Fiction, Existentialism, Gothic Fiction, Uncategorized
Anne Rice was a mother, friend, and mentor to both readers and writers. She was a sorceress who conjured up ages past and transported us to rich and fascinating places all over the world. We almost believed she was immortal, like her characters. It was a great loss...
by christawojo@gmail.com | May 22, 2019 | Blog, Book Marketing, Dark Fiction, For Writers, Horror
Originally appeared on kyrobooks.com. What is dark fiction? Dark fiction writers have a difficult time when it comes to promoting their work. Romance, mystery, sci-fi, and fantasy books have a clearly defined reader. Dark fiction is a lesser known term, a sub-genre...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Jan 15, 2019 | Blog, Gothic Fiction, Writer Resources
Do you ever wonder why the ending of you story fails to have the impact you want it to have? Something is off, but you can’t quite figure out what it is. In this brilliant lesson, writing coach and editor Joseph Sale illuminates the secrets of the gothic ending....
by christawojo@gmail.com | Dec 4, 2018 | Blog, For Writers, Gothic Fiction, Horror, Writer Resources
Class is in session. Have a seat, grab your quill, and enjoy Part 2 of Writing Coach Joseph Sale’s series on how to write Gothic fiction.HOW TO WRITE GOTHICSo, in the previous class we looked at the four key elements of mood, architecture,...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Oct 31, 2018 | †3 Dark, Blog, Christa Wojciechowski
Michael shuffles home from the bus stop. A heat wave bakes the city and the sweat that dribbles down his cheeks tickles and infuriates him. His jeans are heavy with humidity and rub against his knee caps. He looks down at the road beneath his sneakers to avoid being...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Aug 28, 2018 | †3 Dark, Blog, Uncategorized
Anthony Self is Executive Director, Head of Film and writer for online literary magazine STORGY.com. He is always on the prowl for unique stories. He also pens his own, and his †3Dark story, The Crossing, is certainly unique. The writing is sober, measured, allowing...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Aug 17, 2018 | †3 Dark, For Writers, Interviews, On Creativity
Richard Thomas writes about the dark and strange. I first read his collection of stories called Staring into the Abyss. A few of those stories hit a nerve, and that rarely happens for me. I’m now devouring his Tribulations. Richard has an extensive list of...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Aug 15, 2018 | †3 Dark, Blog, Existentialism, On Philosophy, Our Society, Panama Life
When I was a kid, my dad told me and my sisters horror stories about my grandparents growing up during The Great Depression. My grandfather, born to Polish immigrants in New Jersey, was sent miles away as a little kid to pick berries and sell them on the streets. In...
