I'm always listening to the Misfits, Ramones, Clash, Johnny Cash, Slayer, Gwar, Social Distortion, Godsmack, anything fifties, and doo-wop.
Movies
At any given time I'm either buying or watching horror, suspense, mystery, and the occasional comedy. But horror--in all of its crimson glory--rules my movie collection, which includes exploitation films, 80's slasher films, 50's sci-fi, and Hammer films with the added B-movie and cult film thrown into the mix.
Television
All hail Garth Marenghi's Darkplace!!!
Books
Anything by Brian Keene, Edgar Allan Poe (my favorite),
Stephen King (of course), Jack Ketchum, Tom Piccirilli,
Christopher Moore, Bentley Little, Emily Dickinson, Chris Kuzneski, Nathaniel Hawthorne, D.H. Lawrence, Charles Dickins, David Wellington, Fangoria, Rue Morgue, Shroud Magazine and so many more.
Heroes
Edgar Allan Poe, Bettie Page, Spider-Man, Frank Frazetta,
R. Crumb, Dolemite, Robert Williams (artist/painter), and Vampira.
August 16: Horrorfind Weekend
UMUC Marriot Inn & Conference Center
3501 University Blvd E
Adelphi, Maryland 20783
---Will be there to meet up with friends and discuss upcoming projects.
August 29 & 30: Horrorhound Weekend
The Marriott Indianapolis East
7202 East 21st Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46219
---Will be signing copies of 'Anthology of the Living Dead'. Stop by, pick up a copy, and say hi. I won't bite, but then again...
SEPTEMBER 27: Context 21
The Ramada Plaza Hotel
4900 Sinclair Road
Columbus, Ohio 43229
---Will be there to show my support for some friends: Tim from Shroud Magazine and Brian Keene! As well as signing copies of 'Shroud' and/or 'Anthology of the Living Dead' if copies are available.
***CURRENT PROJECTS***
I'm making notes and doing research for my first novel. Once I begin writing I'll add humorous, serious, informative, and weird blogs to detail the process. Title and plot details will be revealed when the first draft is finished.
A short script entitled, "Surprise!", is in development with an independent filmmaker which will begin production in Los Angeles in 2009.
A comic book that I've written is currently being illustrated. (Will reveal the title and plot details when it's complete.)
***FILM WORK***
Believe it or not, I've been in films!
I've worked and had screen time ("face time") in films such as:
"Adventureland" (Coming Soon) Directed by Greg Mottola, the guy who brought you "Superbad". I have plenty of face time in this one.
As well as "Wonder Boys", "The Temptations", and "Inspector Gadget"
***PAST PUBLICATIONS/CONTESTS***
I've had five short stories published in a now defunct Pittsburgh magazine and have 'placed' two of my short screenplays ("The Unfortunate" and "Conundrum") in two screenwriting competitions in Los Angeles.
"The Paths Well-Travelled", my feature article will be appearing in the Portland Magazine's Summerguide 2008 issue (June/July).
OUT NOW!
100,000 copies will be in the bookstores from the coast of New England and New York to all the way to those sun seekers in California.
JULY:
"Side Effects Will Occur", Issue #3 of Shroud Magazine
SEPTEMBER:
An article that I've written will be appearing in the September issue of the Portland Magazine.
---Title and cover will be with held until the issue is closer to street date.
OCTOBER:
"Natural Selection" (Zombie story) will be appearing in the upcoming anthology, Anthology of the Living Dead.
---There's also a big name attached to write the forward. That's all I can say.
---EARLY REVIEW: "...it [Natural Selection] is one of the stronger stories so far..."
Northern Haunts: (release date, TBA.) An anthology of 100 short stories that will keep you awake through the night.
---A MUST BUY! (And it's for a great cause!)
Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.
"Was It Worth It" will be appearing in the Halloween issue of Twisted Dreams Magazine.
WINTER 2009 (Jan./Feb.):
"The Turner Beast" will be appearing in issue #9 of Werewolf Magazine.
---THIS IS A MOCK COVER UNTIL THE ORIGINAL IS REVEALED! (This photo is actually Benicio Del Toro as the Wolf Man in the upcoming remake of the Universal film "Wolf Man".
---I'm now on Facebook, so check it out!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1283005410
Who I'd like to meet: Anyone who is a fellow writer, reader, movie freak, or just a plain ol' horror junky!
Ahhhh damnit. Yeah, the Blog comments are still racking at me!
Hope your week is going well thus far, still looking damn forward to Shroud #3.
Perhaps someday I'll be able to soak up some lovely New England sights, and yes squirrels do have a peculiarity to them once nature's version of Barry White begins swaying 'tweenst the leaves lol
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