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 | Nov 16, 2018 | Blog, For Writers, Horror, Uncategorized, Writer Resources, Writer Services
Gothic fiction is my favorite genre in literature. I love the gloomy atmosphere, its spine-tingling effect, its brooding, mysterious characters and its romantic prose. No matter what I write, I usually tend to lean toward the gothic. What is gothic fiction? For those...
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 | Oct 30, 2018 | Blog, Christa Wojciechowski, Horror, Interviews
I’ve got a Halloween treat for you. I was beyond honored to have been interviewed by Lilyn G (of Scifi and Scary) at Ladies of Horror Fiction. This new site is a collaboration of diehard horror lovers who want to promote women in horror fiction. Check out their...
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...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Aug 14, 2018 | †3 Dark, Blog, For Writers, Interviews, Uncategorized
Today I interview one of my favorite living writers and the creator of †3Dark, Joseph Sale. You’ll learn the secrets behind the mysterious beginnings of the project and why he’s chosen to publish thirteen unique voices in dark fiction. Joseph Sale is also...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Aug 2, 2018 | Blog, Literary Publications, News, Uncategorized
I’m very pleased to announce the launch of Joseph Sale’s 13Dark Indiegogo campaign. You’ve read about the great success of Issue #1 – Dead Voices. Now for some more radical dark fiction from Anthony Self, Andy Cashmore, and Richard Thomas. This issue...
by christawojo@gmail.com | Feb 3, 2018 | †3 Dark, Blog, Christa Wojciechowski
Here’s another version of the concept video of my work-in-progress for Project 13Dark.Just a few little tweaks from the orig… Learn more http://christawojo.com/13Dark
