Author Archives: Lois H. Gresh

Full-Time Writing: Oh, the Horrors!

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

I read a dead-on post from Brian Keene about a month ago, in which he discusses what it’s like to be a full-time horror writer. Specifically, he talks about how to earn a living and cope with the external world. For writers … Continue reading →


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Bopping Among Genres

Posted on March 13, 2013 by

People wonder why I write pop culture books and (now) new adult paranormals in addition to dark/weird fiction. It is a wide array. Re books, I have thrillers, pop science, pop culture, young adult fantasies, horror, dark/weird fiction, and science fiction. Re … Continue reading →


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MAD SCIENTIST WEEK: Mandelbrot Moldrot

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

In honor of BVC’s Mad Scientist week, here’s a short excerpt from MANDELBROT MOLDROT, which first appeared in DAW’s MISKATONIC UNIVERSITY in 1996. It’s also in my short story collection, ELDRITCH EVOLUTIONS (Amazon) and ELDRITCH EVOLUTIONS (BookViewCafe). So without further … Continue reading →


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WWW Wednesday (02-06-13)

Posted on February 6, 2013 by

BVC members have picked up this meme from shouldbereading: • What are you currently reading? I’m currently reading Cold to the Touch by Simon Strantzas. I’m also reading a bunch of other books – all related to research – as … Continue reading →


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Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

There’s a very cool book bobbing on the horizon. If you want to learn more about the craft of writing science fiction, fantasy, and horror, make sure to grab a copy of this forthcoming 2013 release Now Write! Science Fiction, … Continue reading →


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NIGHTFALL: Paranormal Romance Gone Wild!

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

If I’m known for anything as a writer, it’s dark, unusual fiction. I like to read and write stories about strange things happening in the woods or in odd locations. Stories about people yearning for something and getting it, only … Continue reading →


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New Year’s & Holidays in a Writer’s World

Posted on January 4, 2013 by

So New Year’s has come and gone. It seems that yesterday was November 15th, about a week before Thanksgiving. Welcome to my Writer’s World. By Halloween, I’m getting antsy. I know what’s coming. The Holiday Season! Now don’t get me … Continue reading →


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New York State Balloon Festival

Posted on November 15, 2012 by

I didn’t know what to expect when attending the New York State Balloon Festival for the first time. I figured hot air balloons would be part of the Festival, but I had no idea how many to expect or what … Continue reading →


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Zombies, Ramsey Campbell, & Luther BBC Show

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

This is a potpourri post, in which I babble about what I’m working on, what I’m reading, and what I’m watching on tv. Yes, this is the exciting life of a pulp-hack working writer! Oo la la! The zombie book … Continue reading →


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From Lois’ Trivia Box

Posted on November 1, 2012 by

Every now and then, I dig through my Trivia Box (yes, I actually have one) and post photos of some of the writing-related items I’ve accumulated over the years.I have a bunch of SFWA membership cards ranging back to 1993, … Continue reading →


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