This review explores Cows by Matthew Stokoe as an example of Splatterpunk that prioritizes shock value over storytelling. While the novel delivers relentless gore and disturbing imagery, its lack of nuanced characters and unpredictability weakens its impact. Despite moments of striking prose and thematic depth, the book ultimately falls short of its potential.
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Human Connection Through Splatterpunk: A Review of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke
I’m a reader of Splatterpunk books. Splatterpunk being the subgenre of the horror category designed for people who watched The Human Centipede 2. You know who you are. Understandably this literature style often gets devalued as meaningless trash filled with gore for gore’s sake. I’ve felt like a weirdo on more than one occasion when…… Continue reading Human Connection Through Splatterpunk: A Review of Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke
Building Your Writing Habit: Tips for Success
Building a consistent writing habit can transform your craft, boost confidence, and make facing the blank page far less intimidating. By setting realistic, flexible goals and incorporating creative activities like reading, word puzzles, and writing exercises, you can foster growth and maintain momentum, even on your busiest days.
Elements of Fear: Crafting Scary Horror Stories
There are three tools that every horror writer needs to get very familiar with.
On the Other Side
For the past two months I’ve had the opportunity to serve as one of two anthology coordinators for the 2024 edition of the Ohio Writers’ Association anthology. I was hesitant to take it on because I don’t have much experience but the theme, Should This Book be Banned?, was one that I felt passionate about.…… Continue reading On the Other Side
AITA? Being a Constructive Member of a Writer’s Group
A ritual I’ve adopted since reigniting my writing journey is attending a monthly peer critique workshop for writers to give and receive feedback on each other’s work. Roughly two weeks before our meeting interested participants are encouraged to send in a piece of work for everyone else’s review and when we show up we share…… Continue reading AITA? Being a Constructive Member of a Writer’s Group
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