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The Horror Writer covers how to connect with your market and carve out a sustainable niche in the independent horror genre, how to tackle the writer's ever-lurking nemesis of productivity, writing good horror stories with powerful, effective scenes, realistic, flowing dialogue and relatable characters without resorting to clichéd jump scares and well-worn gimmicks. Also covered is the delicate subject of handling rejection with good grace, and how to use those inevitable "not quite the right fit for us at this time" letters as an opportunity to hone your craft.

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott follows the lives of the four March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—as they grow up in Civil War-era New England. Under the guidance of their loving mother, Marmee, they navigate poverty, personal dreams, and family challenges. Meg seeks domestic life, Jo aspires to be a writer, Beth is gentle and musical, and Amy is artistic and ambitious. Their bonds are tested through illness, love, loss, and societal expectations. Ultimately, the novel celebrates sisterhood, moral growth, and the pursuit of individuality while highlighting the joys and struggles of ...

When blues master Robert Johnson's recordings were rereleased to great fanfare in the 1960s, little was known about his life, giving rise to legends that he gained success by selling his soul to the devil. Biography of a Phantom is musicologist Mack McCormick's search, from the late 1960s until McCormick's death in 2015, to uncover Johnson's life story. McCormick spent decades reconstructing Johnson's mysterious life and developing theories about his untimely death at the age of 27, but never made public his discoveries. Biography of a Phantom publishes his compelling work for the first time.

Dr. John McCormick discusses the healthcare industry and his vision for providing affordable quality health care for all.Video and podcast topics include: healthcare policy, healthcare costs, prescription costs, health insurance, Telehealth, Telemedicine, mental health, ERISA, patient out-of-pocket costs, patient deductibles, patient copays, self-funded health benefits, employee benefits, and more.Dr. McCormick is CEO of Ovation Health. Ovation Health is a group health plan provider, offering $0 to low deductible plans and HD plans. Ovation Direct offers subscription health benefit plans for ...

The Murder on the Links is a work of detective fiction by Agatha Christie.The story takes place in northern France, giving Poirot a hostile competitor from the Paris Sûreté. Poirot's long memory for past or similar crimes proves useful in resolving the crimes. The book is notable for a subplot in which Hastings falls in love, a development "greatly desired on Agatha's part... parcelling off Hastings to wedded bliss in the Argentine."

When financial executive Bob Vanags takes a job at ominous Turaida Bank in Latvia, he hopes to learn of his heritage and to fight economic fraud in Eastern Europe. Instead, Bob finds himself pulled into a world of political intrigue, blackmail, and murder. Aided by his son David, his beautiful colleague Agnese, and a fearless Latvian journalist named Santa Ezeriņa, Bob begins to unravel his employer’s darkest secrets, discovering their sins and conspiracies beyond his wildest fears. Secrets that Turaida wants to keep hidden, even at the cost of Bob’s life.

Red Riding Hood is walking through the woods, taking a lovely meal to her ailing grandmother. She has been warned about the big bad wolf, but when she meets a shaggy stranger, he insists he is the big good wolf. Should she trust him?

Focus on Art delves into all aspects of the Art world: The artists themselves, different genres of art, music and literature. We strive to have the type of lively discussions that you may overhear in a diner late at night, or among friends at a party. Join us and be part of the discussion.

This 1914 book gives a picture of the British Army structure and life in the early hours of World War I. Summary by david wales

"Carmilla" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a Gothic novella about a young woman named Laura who befriends a mysterious and beautiful guest, Carmilla. As their bond deepens, Laura becomes increasingly ill and haunted by strange dreams. Eventually, it's revealed that Carmilla is a vampire preying on young women. Her true identity—Mircalla, Countess Karnstein—is uncovered, leading to her destruction. The story explores themes of seduction, supernatural terror, and repressed desires, and is a precursor to later vampire fiction like Dracula.

A party of campers on a deserted Baltic island is terrorized by a huge wolf... or is it?

The Castle stood above the quiet little town for as long as folks remembered: barren, deserted, lonely and frightening to the townsfolk. Until one day, smoke began to ascend from the dunjon. They were warned not to go near, and when intrepid souls dared to venture to uncover the mystery of the ruined castle, they learned firsthand what supernatural terrors await inside The Castle of the Carpathians. Summary by Joseph DeNoia.

In a rundown farmhouse near isolated, rural Dunwich, a bizarre family conjures and nurtures an evil entity from another realm, with the purpose of destroying the world and delivering it to ancient gods to rule, and only an aged university librarian can stop them. The Dunwich Horror was first published in 1929 in Weird Tales. (Summary by Mark Nelson)

The Door of the Unreal by Gerald Biss is a chilling early 20th-century horror novel blending mystery with supernatural terror. Set in the English countryside, a series of gruesome murders shocks the region—each marked by strange, wolf-like tracks. As the investigation unfolds, suspicions of a werewolf emerge. The story follows characters caught in a web of fear, secrets, and inexplicable phenomena. With atmospheric tension and gothic undertones, Biss explores the thin line between reality and the supernatural, making this a gripping tale of suspense and the unknown. Summary by John McCormick

The life and accomplishments of England's sole title holder of "The Great." King Alfred defended England from Viking invasions and ushered in an era of learning and progress for the British Isles. Summary by Ryan Cherrick.

Love animal rescues, dogs. lambs, miniature horses, miniature donkeys, pet emus, and more? How about Punxsutawney Phil and Groundhog Day? If so, then this is the book for you. Highland Ranch was our decade-long adventure playing with lambs, rescuing miniature donkeys and horses, raising rare sheep for petting zoos, operating an organic orchard and garden, along with caring for our many, many dogs.

When this was written, literary traditions still decreed beauty to be the outward sign of inner saintliness, whereas evil characters tended to be “ugly as sin.” Jean Briggerland defies these expectations by being every bit as angelically beautiful as she is sociopathic. So lovely that all around her are blinded to her guilt no matter how blatant her crimes, only Jack Glover, best friend and lawyer of her most recent victim, is aware of her true nature. Can he stop her crime spree and bring her to justice before she murders her way to wealth and happiness? He really, really shouldn’t ...

"“Who is he?” I asked.“The worst man in London,” Holmes answered, as he sat down and stretched his legs before the fire." And so begins this Sherlock Holmes adventure with the most morally corrupt and vile man in London. A man whom Sherlock must accept into his home and treat with professional courtesy despite intense personal disgust and animosity. What power does this man hold over Holmes and the other people he forces into terrible situations? - Summary by phil c

Uncle's Dream by Fyodor Dostoyevsky is a satirical novella set in a provincial Russian town. It follows the ambitions of Maria Alexandrovna, a scheming mother determined to marry off her beautiful daughter Zina to a senile old prince for wealth and status. As the town buzzes with gossip, the plan unravels through misunderstandings and personal conflicts. Blending humor with social commentary, the story critiques vanity, greed, and the absurdities of provincial life in 19th-century Russian society. Summary by John McCormick

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is a classic tale set in the American South, following the mischievous and imaginative Tom Sawyer. Alongside his best friend, Huckleberry Finn, Tom embarks on thrilling adventures—witnessing a murder, searching for hidden treasure, and getting lost in a cave. Through playful pranks, daring escapades, and heartfelt moments, Tom navigates childhood with wit and charm. Twain’s novel captures the spirit of youth, the beauty of Mississippi River life, and the timeless struggle between freedom and responsibility. It remains a beloved piece of American ...