Category Archives: horror

Cover Reveal: STEAM DOGS

Posted on October 28, 2015 by SharonJoss

Wootie-woot! I’ve been waiting a long time to show you this, but here it is, the reveal of my upcoming thriller novel, STEAM DOGS. I’m a huge fan of action and adventure in both my reading and movie preferences. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Fourth Friday Free Fiction – THE COLLECTIVE

Posted on September 26, 2014 by SharonJoss

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Horrific

Posted on May 9, 2014 by SharonJoss

The World Horror Convention  is in Portland this weekend.  Time to get your fangs sharpened and your ghouls groomed.  It’s the first time I’ve ever attended a World Horror Con, and since this is on my home turf, I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Joy of Books

Posted on January 3, 2014 by SharonJoss

As a full-time neo-pro writer, I live by the frugalista credo, which essentially states DON’T SPEND ANY MONEY.  That said, my idea of a shopping spree is a trip to the grocery store to buy detergent.  So imagine my delight … Continue reading →

Posted in 2014, adventure, books, Clive Cussler, Ellen Datlow, horror, Hugh Howey, Richard Kadrey, science fiction, urban fantasy | Leave a comment

Happy Halloween from the Lizard King!

Posted on October 31, 2013 by SharonJoss

  Okay, please forgive the blatant advertisement, but I’ve got a new short horror story due out today in e-book, Loretta and the Lizard King.  This is the first of my vintage 2013 short stories to be published, and I … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013, celebrate the small stuff, halloween, happy dance, horror, humor, short story, speculative fiction, urban fantasy, Whimsy | Leave a comment

POV Reset

Posted on October 11, 2011 by SharonJoss

So I’m 50 pages into the GLAMOUR manuscript, and find it’s not workin’ for me.   I’m not catching the rhythm of the protagonist; it feels like he’s a chess piece being moved around from scene to scene.  His conversations should … Continue reading →

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RENOvation Trip Report

Posted on August 23, 2011 by SharonJoss

I’m Baa-ack.  Still sleep-deprived and travel weary, but glad to be home with the pups (although Quilly developed a nasty corneal ulcer at the kennel.  Poor baby!  We’ve got her on meds and go back for a recheck to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Connie Willis, Ellen Datrow, Geroge R. R. Martin, horror, Hugo, Jay Lake, parties, World Scince Fiction and Fantasy, Worldcon | 1 Comment