Format : E-book Genre : Childrens literature / Horror Pages 128 Published : 1992 “It was actually a beautiful , hot summer day . But the closer… Read more “Book Review : ( Goosebumps ) Welcome to Dead House by R.L. Stine”
Prompt : How do you waste the most time every day ?
Probably this site if I’m going to be honest with you . Outside of that , well , I am terminally online . Still getting my writing… Read more “Prompt : How do you waste the most time every day ?”
Book Review : The Crow : Quoth the Crow by David Bischoff
Published : 1998 Genre : Thriller Format : Paperback Pages : 277 ” In Life , Mr.Henneman . I perceive , Mr.Henneman … Count Mishka … that… Read more “Book Review : The Crow : Quoth the Crow by David Bischoff”
Prompt : Which food , when you eat it , instantly transports you to childhood ?
Those instant ramens . Specifically the chicken flavored ones . I still eat them a lot today . Don’t need to but they are comfort food nowadays… Read more “Prompt : Which food , when you eat it , instantly transports you to childhood ?”
Prompt : What are you passionate about ?
I have my kid and my books . My kid has so much life in her and is so damn intelligent sometimes it’s scary . So much… Read more “Prompt : What are you passionate about ?”
Prompt : How do you want to retire ?
I’m not sure I do . I do get a vacation at the job I’ve been working at and it turns out that I don’t know what… Read more “Prompt : How do you want to retire ?”
Book Review : Violin by Anne Rice
Published : 1997 Format : Paperback Pages : 372 Genre : Horror/Melodrama “It’s so easy to wish for death when nothings wrong with you ! It’s so… Read more “Book Review : Violin by Anne Rice”
Prompt : what countries do you want to visit ?
Ireland Egypt Japan Outside of that I can’t think of anything .
May Rankings
Just wanted to rank the books I read in May . I would be interested in your thoughts if you’ve read any of them .
Book Review : Coldheart Canyon by Clive Barker
Genre : Horror Published : 2001 Format : Paperback Pages : 686 “Perhaps it isn’t just that the leaves and petals are bitter . Perhaps there are… Read more “Book Review : Coldheart Canyon by Clive Barker”
Prompt : What’s the oldest thing you still use daily ?
Been using a desk lately that used to belong to my grandmother . Might have to get a second one . It’s a little too small .
Prompt : What is your favorite season of the year ? Why ?
Well I live in Texas so we got two seasons … Summer and Post-Summer . So I guess Summer as I get to swim every now and… Read more “Prompt : What is your favorite season of the year ? Why ?”
Prompt : Do you remember your favorite book from childhood ?
Like from my elementary school years ? My memories are fuzzy around that time period . I know I used to sneak around and read “Goosebumps” books… Read more “Prompt : Do you remember your favorite book from childhood ?”
Book Review : Invader Summer by Hideyuki Kikuchi
Genre : Science Fiction / Horror Format : Paperback Pages : 230 Published : 1983 Illustrated : Yoshitaka Amano In the distant past , when the town… Read more “Book Review : Invader Summer by Hideyuki Kikuchi”
Prompt : If humans had taglines , what would yours be ?
Will work for coffee and pizza . or dimestore dramatist , pulp tragedian or Hello ! I’ll respond two to three months later !
Prompt : What’s the one luxury you can’t live without ?
Coffee … legitimately feel sick on days where I don’t drink some . It’s been a habit since junior high pretty much . Guess I could also… Read more “Prompt : What’s the one luxury you can’t live without ?”
Prompt : What fears have you overcome and how ?
Well , I don’t want to be specific here about this . I’m not sure I’ve conquered my fears rather I’ve just learned to live with them… Read more “Prompt : What fears have you overcome and how ?”
Some thoughts on April
So for those of you who don’t know April was vampire month for this blog and I just wanted to gather some loose and leftover thoughts and… Read more “Some thoughts on April”
Prompt : If you had to change your name , what would your new name be ?
Eric Wyrmbible … no , I will not be explaining .
Prompt : Describe your dream chocolate bar.
Thick white chocolate with red peppers and cherry mixed in . Man , I’m getting hungry just thinking about it now . Of course I’ll eat pretty… Read more “Prompt : Describe your dream chocolate bar.”
Book Review : A Wind Named Amnesia by Hideyuki Kikuchi
Genre : Science Fiction Format : Paperback Pages : 230 Published : 1983 Illustrated : Yoshitaka Amano Translated : Joe and Yuko Swift “The car came to… Read more “Book Review : A Wind Named Amnesia by Hideyuki Kikuchi”
Prompt : Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life .
Sitting down , drinking coffee , and just sort of looking around . I’m not sure why but it feels nice and tends to lead me to… Read more “Prompt : Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life .”
Book Review : Damnation Alley by Roger Zelazny
Genre : Science Fiction Format : Paperback Pages : 157 Published : 1969 ” He had the road all to himself , and he laid on the… Read more “Book Review : Damnation Alley by Roger Zelazny”
Prompt : How do you know when it’s time to unplug ? What do you do to make it happen ?
I have a hard time unplugging . The usual sign that I need to unplug is a headache . Lot of times I still don’t unplug even… Read more “Prompt : How do you know when it’s time to unplug ? What do you do to make it happen ?”
Star Wars : Saboteur by James Luceno
Genre : Science Fiction Published : 2001 Format : E-book Pages : 87 ” Well , get on with it . I want you to devote all… Read more “Star Wars : Saboteur by James Luceno”
Prompt : What jobs have you had ?
Like most people I worked in fast food . Have done some volunteer work here and there mostly helping set things up then taking things down for… Read more “Prompt : What jobs have you had ?”
Prompt : Do you remember life before the internet ?
I’ll interpret this as meaning before using the internet as it technically existed in one form or the other since the 80’s . I don’t think I… Read more “Prompt : Do you remember life before the internet ?”
Prompt : Who Would You Like To Talk To Soon ?
I don’t really talk to a bunch of people in my personal life . Talking tends to drain my battery . That being said , I’ve been… Read more “Prompt : Who Would You Like To Talk To Soon ?”
The Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Genre : Science Fiction/ Adventure Published : 1913 Format : E-book Pages : 348 ” Indeed would I give my life a thousand times if I could… Read more “The Gods of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs”
Prompt : Do you have any collections ?
Well I have a lot of books . Outside of that , I used to collect rocks and bottle caps as a kid .
Prompt : What’s the oldest thing you’re wearing today ?
My pants I think . I don’t buy a lot of clothes in general . Wait till the holes get too big to ignore then get some… Read more “Prompt : What’s the oldest thing you’re wearing today ?”
Prompt : How do you feel about cold weather ?
It’s alright , I usually prefer between 60-75 degrees . Lived in Texas for most of my life so don’t have all that much experience with it… Read more “Prompt : How do you feel about cold weather ?”
Star Wars : Tarkin by James Luceno
Genre : Science Fiction Publishe : 2014 Format : Hardcover Pages : 258 “Still , Tarkin had to wonder what his paternal grand uncle – who had… Read more “Star Wars : Tarkin by James Luceno”
Prompt : Have you ever broken a bone ?
Yes , I broke my collarbone . Broke it while practicing some martial arts in the park . The bad part is that I can’t say that… Read more “Prompt : Have you ever broken a bone ?”
Prompt : How do you balance work and home life ?
By being tired at both . I don’t really balance well at all . Part of it is my week by week schedule is less than consistent… Read more “Prompt : How do you balance work and home life ?”
Prompt : What’s one small improvement you can make in your life ?
Could definitely be more physically active . Admittedly haven’t been as active as I should be .
This Crowded Earth by Robert Bloch
Genre : Science Fiction Format : E-Book Pages : 97 Published : 1958 “There were so many people , so many faces . After awhile it got… Read more “This Crowded Earth by Robert Bloch”
Card Subject to Change
So this is how I currently see the year going forward . Things may change . June – Ghost month (Booo!) July – Westerns (Draw !) August… Read more “Card Subject to Change”
Splinter of the Mind’s Eye by Alan Dean Foster
Genre : Science Fiction Published : 1978 Format : Paperback Pages : 199 “How beautiful was the universe , Luke thought . How beautifully flowing , glorious… Read more “Splinter of the Mind’s Eye by Alan Dean Foster”
Prompt : What’s a job you would like to do for just one day ?
Break dance instructor , I would love to teach a bunch of newbies how not to do it .
Prompt : What was the last live performance you saw ?
I believe the last live performance I saw was a Fozzy concert a few years back with a friend and his dad . Granted my sense of… Read more “Prompt : What was the last live performance you saw ?”
Prompt : Do you vote in political Elections
Yes , it would be silly not to . As someone who considers themselves a small L libertarian there isn’t a whole lot of politicians I like… Read more “Prompt : Do you vote in political Elections”
The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix
Genre : Horror Published : 2020 Format : Hardcover Pages : 404 Every story begins in blood : a squalling baby yanked from the womb , bathed… Read more “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix”
The Lady of The House of Love by Angela Carter
Genre : Dark fantasy Published : 1979 Format : Paperback Pages : 20 Her voice is filled with distant sonorities , like reverberations in a cave :… Read more “The Lady of The House of Love by Angela Carter”
The Spider Master of Men #26 : Death Reign of the Vampire King by Norvell W. Page
Genre : Thriller / pulp hero Published : 1935 Format : E-book Pages : 165 Blood was their desire , and they sucked it from the veins… Read more “The Spider Master of Men #26 : Death Reign of the Vampire King by Norvell W. Page”
Prompt : Have you ever been camping ?
Yes , I’ve been camping several times . I was a member of the scouts as a kid and camping kinda goes with the territory . It… Read more “Prompt : Have you ever been camping ?”
Let The Right One In John Ajvide Lindqvist
Genre : Horror Published : 2007 Format : Paperback Pages : 472 He was the one who had moved them in . The man and his daughter… Read more “Let The Right One In John Ajvide Lindqvist”
The Pale Lady by Alexandre Dumas
Genre : Horror Published : 1849 Pages : 53 Format : E-book Not one of our castles but has its spectre , not one of our cottages… Read more “The Pale Lady by Alexandre Dumas”
Prompt : Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind .
I don’t know . That’s a lot of pressure . I started doing these prompts as something to distract me from my thoughts honestly . It’s like… Read more “Prompt : Jot down the first thing that comes to your mind .”
Book Review : A Fantastic Holiday Season Edited by Kevin J. Anderson
Format : E-book Genre : Various / short story collection Pages : 255 Published : 2022 Story 1 : A Christmas Caroler by Kim Antieau Summary :… Read more “Book Review : A Fantastic Holiday Season Edited by Kevin J. Anderson”
Book Review : Ben – Hur A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace
Genre : Historical Fiction Format : Paperback Pages : 382 Published : 1889 “To a wayfarer in a strange land nothing is so sweet as to hear… Read more “Book Review : Ben – Hur A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace”
Book Review : The Haunted by Robert Curran / Jack and Janet Smurl / Ed and Lorraine Warren
Genre : Nonfiction / Horror Format : Paperback Pages : 327 Published : 1988 “Over the past two years , I have , usually at the request… Read more “Book Review : The Haunted by Robert Curran / Jack and Janet Smurl / Ed and Lorraine Warren”
Book Review : I’ll Tell Them I Remember You by William Peter Blatty
Genre : Nonfiction / Autobiography Format : E-book Pages : 147 Published : 1973 ” Eventually , I will . But for now I give you hope… Read more “Book Review : I’ll Tell Them I Remember You by William Peter Blatty”
Book Review : The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyon
Genre : Fantasy / Religious Allegory Format : E-book Pages : 338 Published : 1678 “If that thou wilt not read , let it alone ; some… Read more “Book Review : The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyon”
Book Review : Kitty and The Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
Published : 2005 Genre : Contemporary Fantasy Format : E-book Pages : 289 ” So , you’re coming to kill me while you warn me on the… Read more “Book Review : Kitty and The Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn”
Book Review : At The Mountains Of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft
Genre : Science Fiction / Horror Format : E-book Pages : 134 Published : 1936 ” Thought of this titanic mountain rampart 700 miles away inflamed our… Read more “Book Review : At The Mountains Of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft”
Book Review : The Dollhouse by Edward Lee
Genre : Horror Format : E-book Pages : 63 Published : 2015 ” I hope he found an exciting new addition for you , dear .” Summary… Read more “Book Review : The Dollhouse by Edward Lee”
Book Review : Irsud by Jo Clayton
Published : 1978 Format : Paperback Genre : Science Fiction Pages : 191 ” I don’t give a damn about her mind . That’s not what we… Read more “Book Review : Irsud by Jo Clayton”
Book Review : Flatland A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott
Genre : Science Fiction / Romance Format : E-book Pages : 32 Published : 1884 “Alas , how strong a family likeness runs through blind and persecuting… Read more “Book Review : Flatland A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott”