by Jay Wilburn The plan is to reread all of Stephen King’s works in the order that they were published. Richard Chizmar of Cemetery Dance had the vision. I’m doing it because I am a writer and I want to improve my fiction. And I love Stephen King’s stories. I think there is something to …
Tag: short stories
A Story A Week 2018
by Jay Wilburn Ray Bradbury recommended that authors write short stories before they attempt novels. Many writers steer away from short story work as their careers progress because the smart money is on novels. Bradbury also suggested that authors not try to make money as they are building up their craft. Jeez, what is this …
Middletown Takes New York
by Jay Wilburn I have spoken at length about my respect for the Middletown anthology series that is the brain child of Jack Wallen. He had the idea of establishing a story premise. It was not a shared world, but rather was a shared premise. The town, a character, the outbreak, the starting point, and …
Before Nightshift #StephenKingRevisited
by Jay Wilburn The plan is to reread all of Stephen King’s works in the order that they were published. Richard Chizmar of Cemetery Dance had the vision. I’m doing it because I am a writer and I want to improve my long fiction. I think there is something to be learned through this challenge. …
Teaser from “Zombie Con” from Catfurnado, Zombies, and One Killer Doll by Derek Ailes
Teaser: Catfurnado, Zombies and One Killer Doll From the short story Zombie Con by Derek Ailes Russo wiped his head with his red handkerchief as he finished stacking the boxes of Lauren’s merchandise on the dolly. He was sweating even though it was extremely cold out in the wintery Chicago day. He wished he would …