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    Book Review : ( Goosebumps ) Welcome to Dead House by R.L. Stine

    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”

    June 16, 2024January 16, 2025 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    June 15, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    June 14, 2024October 11, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    June 13, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    June 12, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    June 11, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    June 10, 2024October 11, 2024 by jasmithdp

    Prompt : what countries do you want to visit ?

    Ireland Egypt Japan Outside of that I can’t think of anything .

    June 9, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 .

    June 8, 2024June 7, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    June 7, 2024October 11, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 .

    June 6, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    June 5, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    June 4, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    June 3, 2024October 11, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 !

    June 2, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    June 1, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    May 31, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    May 29, 2024 by jasmithdp

    Prompt : If you had to change your name , what would your new name be ?

    Eric Wyrmbible … no , I will not be explaining .

    May 28, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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.”

    May 27, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    May 27, 2024October 11, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 .”

    May 26, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    May 24, 2024October 11, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    May 22, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    May 21, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    May 20, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    May 19, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    May 18, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    May 16, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 .

    May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    May 12, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    May 11, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    May 10, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    May 10, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    May 9, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 .

    May 8, 2024 by jasmithdp

    Prompt : List your top 5 favorite fruits .

    May 7, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    May 6, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    May 5, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    May 4, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 .

    May 2, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    April 30, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    April 28, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    April 27, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    April 25, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    April 23, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 ?”

    April 22, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    April 21, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    April 20, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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 .”

    April 19, 2024 by jasmithdp

    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”

    December 31, 2025 by jasmithdp

    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”

    December 19, 2025December 10, 2025 by jasmithdp

    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”

    December 11, 2025November 13, 2025 by jasmithdp

    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”

    December 4, 2025November 3, 2025 by jasmithdp

    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”

    December 1, 2025November 3, 2025 by jasmithdp

    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”

    November 30, 2025October 29, 2025 by jasmithdp

    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”

    November 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by jasmithdp

    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”

    November 20, 2025October 27, 2025 by jasmithdp

    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”

    November 13, 2025October 27, 2025 by jasmithdp

    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”

    November 6, 2025October 20, 2025 by jasmithdp

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