Category Archives: Our Last Enemy

If You Say You Write Horror, Fucking DO It

Posted on December 28, 2019 by

I was at a horror convention years ago, and a “horror writer” on one of the panels claimed of his serial killer-character, “Oh, I HATE him! He’s SO mean!” Well pal, fuck you, go write romance. If you’re trying to be politically … Continue reading →

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For 70’s Rockers

Posted on November 10, 2019 by

A number of years ago I started writing stuff about 70’s rock and growing up, and it turned into a fun flashback and heartfelt tribute to my good friend (and guitar-God) Lou Pastalone (RIP). I’ve been added bits here and … Continue reading →

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Why “Joker” is so Important Right Now

Posted on November 4, 2019 by

The film Joker does, in fact, include some painful, realistic scenes depicting mental illness, but the film does not come off as a public service announcement. More, the disability, well written and well played, paints the character as blatantly real in … Continue reading →

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Publications and Such

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

Why do you write horror? Why do you like metal? Why do you drive a Mustang? Why do you wear your heart on your sleeve? Because I see the cloud differently. Because I’ll never give up my love for a … Continue reading →

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Some Don’t Even Know They Are Trolling

Posted on August 19, 2019 by

I put up a blog post yesterday, and some might say I was trolling. I am sensitive to this, as I have been bashed around at times since I started a Facebook in 2013, (mostly to meet other artists). I … Continue reading →

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Robyn Cage: An Exceptional Talent

Posted on August 18, 2019 by

I won’t put up a review on Metal Heads Forever unless the given artist talks to me personally. It’s got to be real or else I’m just another cheater. Anyone can comb the Web and deep-dive. It almost seems as … Continue reading →

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Be a Patriot / Be a Teacher

Posted on July 12, 2019 by

I see a lot of rhetoric lately about the women’s U.S. Soccer team being unsportsmanlike and unpatriotic, so stop. Right here. They are heroes. If you are going to get your feathers all ruffled because they cussed a bit in … Continue reading →

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Horror Writing and Metal Music – Similar Process

Posted on July 10, 2019 by

I know. My pic makes me look like a priest, but I am a rocker through and through. I also write professional horror stories, and the mechanics of forming a metal band and writing a horror novel are eerily similar. … Continue reading →

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Social Media Basically Sucks

Posted on July 9, 2019 by

Of course I use social media, but it still basically sucks. Before discussing its uses (and misuses) as commercial and political conduits, let’s just look at what most people post. From my perspective, I am a small market horror writer … Continue reading →

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Review of Jordan Peele’s “Us.”

Posted on July 5, 2019 by

There is much to like about Jordan Peele’s 2018 horror film, “Us,” that which he directed and wrote. First off, many of the shots are meticulously filmed and delightfully choreographed. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (and beach) work quite well … Continue reading →

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