Shadows & Ink Blog: Dialogue Part 4 of 4

Shadows & Ink Blog: Dialogue Part 4 of 4

Dialogue will also be examined for its role as a foreshadowing tool. When used effectively, dialogue can plant seeds of anticipation and anxiety, hinting at what horrors are yet to come without robbing scenes of their immediate impact. The next section will explore...

Three Aurealis Award Nominees!

Congrats to all the authors who are nominated for an Aurealis award. We’re of course especially proud of the three Crystal Lake nominations:BEST YOUNG ADULT SHORT STORY:“The Lingering Taste of Your Last Supper” by Matthew R. Davis (posted on the Crystal Lake...

Out Today: Mean Spirited by Nick Roberts

An alcoholic teacher and father’s world spirals out of control when a former student is killed and he is left with her dog and the dark presence that follows it. Matt Matheny teaches during the day, drinks at night, and barely hides his functioning alcoholism from his...