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If You Say You Write Horror, Fucking DO It

Posted on December 28, 2019 by maronovitz2015

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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Why “Joker” is so Important Right Now

Posted on November 4, 2019 by maronovitz2015

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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Horror as Misrepresented Literary Fiction

Posted on July 17, 2019 by maronovitz2015

There is an ongoing discussion concerning the relative position of “horror” fiction as compared to other types of storytelling, and the more popular pre-conceived notions are rather distasteful. The horror genre is known as a gratuitous one, filled with feeble … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind “The Tool Shed”

Posted on July 3, 2019 by maronovitz2015

Re-blogging today about the inclusion of my short story, “The Tool Shed,” in Jason Henderson’s first anthology titled “Castle of Horror” (released on Amazon July 1st, 2019). I did talk about this more briefly on July 1st, but I thought … Continue reading →

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Nemesis and Other Things

Posted on February 16, 2017 by maronovitz2015

S.T. Joshi put together a new anthology with Hippocampus called Nemesis. I have a story in there, and all of us just sent bios. That means publication is coming soon. Exciting! I am enjoying writing the memoir The Electric 70’s. As I … Continue reading →

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‘Phantom Effect’ is LIVE!

Posted on February 1, 2016 by maronovitz2015

Today is the day before ‘Phantom Effect’ comes out through Night Shade Books. This is my most bold piece, that in effect, took a lifetime to write. This is my biggest stage, as Night Shade/Skyhorse is the most prestigious publisher … Continue reading →

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“The Clever Mask” from Seven Deadly Pleasures”

Posted on November 13, 2015 by maronovitz2015

The story that appears in the two-hole in my first collection is titled “The Clever Mask.” This was the first horror story to get accepted anywhere long before I put Seven Deadly together, and it has a nifty little story … Continue reading →

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Literature Tips: Nicholas Fisher

Posted on October 12, 2015 by maronovitz2015

Hey World! I am on Twitter now as “Michael Aronovitz” and also my young adult fiction author’s pseudonym “Nicholas Fisher.” I am in that wonderful position where I have a novel coming out through both personas in the next few … Continue reading →

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Announcement Page for new YA Novel

Posted on September 15, 2015 by maronovitz2015

The folks at Vinspire Press have developed an awesome announcement page for my first young adult novel, titled ‘Becky’s Kiss’ that I plan to show soon. The release date for the book is at the end of this November and … Continue reading →

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Ursula Dabrowsky: Inner Demon

Posted on May 17, 2015 by maronovitz2015

Let’s all celebrate the North American premier screening of my friend Ursula Dabrowsky’s ‘Inner Demon’ at the Etheria Film Festival coming up this June 13th. This film is spellbinding and ground breaking, and it is clear that this talented writer / … Continue reading →

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