Haunted Mansion Writers Retreat 2012

At long last, the wait is over!

Nearly two dozen horror authors and artists are spending four days at a beautiful retreat in California. Nestled in the mountains, this mansion provides a scenic historical refuge for those wishing to tap into the creative muse.

Perhaps because so much "consciousness" is floating around, poking around, exploring concepts and pleasures, there is an odd energy to the house.

The weekend will comprise of writers writing, artists arting and live blogging as it happens to record the more interesting to the outsider aspects of this retreat: paranormal investigation.

A professional ghost hunting team will be investigating with the standard gear.

Be certain to watch the blog as it happens! 

Haunted Mansion Writers Retreat

Festival of Fear, Fan Expo in Toronto August 23 -26, 2012

Come and see SLIME CITY MASSACRE for FREE at FANEXPO

The screening for Slime City Massacre is at TEN O'CLOCK Friday MORNING.

Here's me and Greg Lamberson, director and writer of SLIME CITY MASSACRE at a previous Festival of Fear.

Kealan Patrick Burke, Jennifer Bihl and Sephera Giron on the set of Slime City Massacre.

I will be at booth 1717 at the Horror Writers Association Booth!

I'm also on a panel on Sunday at 2 pm with Greg Lamberson, Kelley Armstrong and Monica Kuebler.

Talk to the Jackalope!

Join a bunch of horror authors discussing Jackalopes and other freaky oddities TODAY at 6 pm est.

If you miss today's event, you can listen to another time on the Scary Scribe's website!

The Jackalope Arrives on Scary Scribes!

UPDATE:

Here's the link to the show, you can listen to it anytime!

Archive of the Jackalope Radio Show with Sephera Giron, Jeff Strand and others.

What Would Lizzie Do?

What Would Lizzie Do? A short horror story

Lizzie in Fall River 1892

On August 4, 1892, the New England town of Fall River became baptised into the bloody annals of unnsolved crimes history.

Wealthy businessman and his second wife were found in their homes with their heads hacked to bits by an axe.

The axe was never found.

The murderer was never found.

There were many suspects, the main one being adult daughter Lizzie Borden. However, the Bordens weren't the most fun-loving crew on the block and likely had wracked up a few disgruntled people along the way.

Lizzie went to trial but there wasn't enough evidence to convict her. After all, she was a god-fearing woman who taught Sunday school and did everything her daddy told her to. However, many were suspicious, noticing odd behaviour over the years, perhaps some kind of epilepsy or other issue.

Everyone knew that Lizzie hated her step-mom.

Most likely suspected that dad was no picnic to live with, being stingy and rigid and all.

The murder occured the day after the household had fallen ill from the mutton dear old dad had made them eat to avoid waste despite the fact it was kept on the stove in the hot August heat for days.

Who wouldn't snap?

Lizzie? The maid? The sister? The uncle? Fired workers?


What Would Lizzie Do?

This is a story about ghost hunter Zoe staying over at the bed and breakfast yet again, trying to unravel the secret of who really killed the Bordens.

What Would Lizzie Do?  is available at Smashwords.


What Would Lizzie Do? A short horror story

NexxLevel Dance Company July 26, 2012

“DUDES & DAMES”  

A World Premiere Playing at Toronto’s Premier Event Venue – Palais Royale

ONE NIGHT ONLY- Thurs., July 26^th, 2012  - 8PM

An open door into the complexity of both the male and female psyche, “Dudes & Dames” is a dance show like no other. 

A twisted fairy tale that reveals the truth about ourselves as people as we fess up to our contribution to the battle of the sexes that has gone on for centuries.

Using all forms of dance to tell the many different stories of romance, revenge and restoration that make up our unique emotional journies -

“Dudes & Dames” is entertainment at its best!

Featuring a diverse cast of Toronto’s top dancers under the creative leadership of renowned industry noted choreographers -

“Dudes & Dames” promises to be a night to remember!

 

A taste of what YOU will be privy to July 26th, 2012

PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

Dudes and Dames – a Teaser Promo for the Palais Royale Performance July 26, 2012 from Garage Lab on Vimeo.

 http://vimeo.com/44584961

 

Featuring Jazz, Street Jazz, Hip Hop, Dancehall and more - YOU will experience an exclusive gateway into the 

hottest attraction in today's entertainment industry - dance theatre!

 

 “Join us Thursday, July 26^th at 8PM at the fabulous Palais Roylae - a venue that is rich in Toronto’s cultural history and renowned for it stunning events.”

Chris Clarke – Artistic Director and Choreographer for “Dudes & Dames”  

Patrons are invited to stay after the show for a dance party.  This incredible evening is not to be missed!

THE VENUE:

Palais Royale

1601 Lakeshore Blvd. West

http://www.palaisroyale.ca/

TICKETS:

General Admission - $40

VIP Package Available – includes fine dining, a VIP gift bag and the show

For Tickets contact: dudesanddames2012@gmail.com

MORE INFO ABOUT THE SHOW:

Check out “Dudes & Dames” on Facebook for Photos, Videos and More!

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/events/433364336693979/

 

 

Stock Up on E-Book Reading!

Release

Smashwords is having a site-wide promotion. Most authors participated with at least one book. Here's a link to one of my own participating works:

Get Your Coupon Code Here!

Unnatural Tales of the Jackalope

What's a Jackalope? Find out in UNNATURAL TALES OF THE JACKALOPE! My story is called, "Running with Jackalopes." Get yours today on Kindle! Coming soon in print!

Download your own copy of UNNATURAL TALES OF THE JACKALOPE RIGHT NOW!

Nik Wallenda Walks Over Niagara Falls!

Nik Wallenda has entered history by becoming the first person to wire walk across Niagara Falls!

I watched this amazing man calmly walk across the roaring falls from my safe spot in the living room. I thought I was going to have a stroke just seeing it live on TV. The fact he wore a harness was a huge relief to me but it seemed to annoy him.

Congratulations to Nik for his amazing stunt!

His message was great too. He told us all to shoot for our dreams. He did and he got to live his dream!

Many people have tried various stunts over the years and most ended tragically.

If you want to read about some of the stunts gone wrong and the ghosts who linger in the Niagara Region, you should get this book:

Spirits and Death in Niagara