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  • A haunting woman stands at the end of the hall, like something out of a scary horror story.
    Books

    What is the Scariest Type of Horror Story?

    October 24, 2022 /

    The hunt for the scariest type of horror storymight not be as straightforward as you think.

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    Spanish Gold (c) Kim Berkley 2006-2017

    Lessons Learned from “Love Never Dies”

    December 14, 2017
    The Headless Horseman by John Quidor

    Dullahan in Video Games: Hangin’ With the Headless Horseman

    October 21, 2019
    Why Are Hobbits So Special, Anyway?

    Why Are Hobbits So Special, Anyway?

    September 22, 2020
  • Amicia and Hugo, characters from the scary 'Plague Tale' games.
    Games

    Are the ‘Plague Tale’ Games Scary?

    October 17, 2022 /

    One glance at the promo materials will tell you that they’re on the dark side—but are the Plague Tale games scary, or just grim?

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    Fantasy author Kim Berkley.

    Quarterly Quest Update: Winter 2023

    January 4, 2024
    Photo (c) Kim Berkley 2019

    Mid-Year Updates: 2020 Edition

    July 17, 2020
    Fantastic Fairy Tales with Cats in Them

    Fantastic Fairy Tales with Cats in Them

    June 19, 2020
  • A glowing jack o'lantern looks like something straight out of a cozy horror story.
    Books

    The Paradoxical Comfort of Cozy Horror

    October 10, 2022 /

    Cozy horror is a paradoxical yet popular subgenre most of us are familiar with, though we may not readily recognize it.

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    Is Writing Original Fantasy Even Possible Anymore?

    Is Writing Original Fantasy Even Possible Anymore?

    February 5, 2021
    Spanish Gold (c) Kim Berkley 2006-2017

    The 3 Best Books on Creative Writing I’ve Read (So Far)

    May 26, 2018
    Spanish Gold (c) Kim Berkley 2006-2017

    Lessons Learned from “Love Never Dies”

    December 14, 2017
  • Screenshot of A Plague Tale: Innocence, a scary indie game.
    Games

    5 Scary Indie Horror Games That Taught Me the Meaning of Fear

    October 4, 2022 /

    Tis the season of spooks, and what better way to celebrate than by playing a few good scary indie horror games?

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    Is Writing Fanfiction Bad or Good?

    Is Writing Fanfiction Bad, or Just Good Practice?

    May 13, 2019
    A haunting woman stands at the end of the hall, like something out of a scary horror story.

    What is the Scariest Type of Horror Story?

    October 24, 2022
    Author Kim Berkley will be at SWFL SpaceCon 2022!

    Meet the Author at SWFL SpaceCon 2022!

    May 9, 2022
  • Screenshot from Stray, which is sometimes a horror game.
    Games

    Is Stray a Horror Game? A Cat-Lover’s Perspective

    August 15, 2022 /

    If you’re a cat lover like me, you’ve probably been wondering: is Stray actually a horror game?

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    Creatures was one of many games I played as a kid in the 1990s.

    Video Games That I Played as a Kid in the ’90s

    December 6, 2021
    A woman reads inspiring stories about finding yourself.

    Inspirational Stories About Finding Yourself: Recommended Reads

    September 13, 2021
    Amicia and Hugo, characters from the scary 'Plague Tale' games.

    Are the ‘Plague Tale’ Games Scary?

    October 17, 2022
  • A scary book sets the scene for a discussion on the nature of horror.
    Books

    Does Horror Have to Be Scary to Be Good?

    October 25, 2021 /

    When someone asks, “Was it good?” when discussing a horror story, the go-to response is often, “Well, it was/wasn’t scary.” But does horror have to be scary to be worthwhile?

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    When do writers write, anyway?

    When Do Writers Write?

    November 6, 2020
    The Harbinger's Head

    Learning How to Write Interactive Fiction: Diving in Headfirst With “The Harbinger’s Head”

    August 19, 2018
    Photo (c) Kim Berkley 2013

    Top 13 Scary Female Monsters Who Haunt My Dreams

    October 14, 2019
  • Silent Hill is one of the most influential horror games of all time.
    Games

    The Most Influential Horror Games in History (So Far)

    October 18, 2021 /

    For this Halloween, it’s time to talk about some of the most influential horror games in the history of the industry.

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    NaNoWriMo 2018 Participation

    NaNoWriMo 2018 Participation Announcement!

    October 31, 2018
    Is Writing Fanfiction Bad or Good?

    Is Writing Fanfiction Bad, or Just Good Practice?

    May 13, 2019
    Falling in Love with a Fictional Character: A Fictophile's Guide

    Falling in Love with a Fictional Character: A Fictophile’s Guide

    July 12, 2021
  • Buddy Simulator 1984, a text-based horror game.
    Books,  Games

    13 Text-Based Horror Games to Play Alone in the Dark

    October 4, 2021 /

    These text-based horror games are the perfect nightmare fuel for avid readers and gamers alike looking for top-quality spooks this season.

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    Author's Blog Purpose

    To Blog or Not to Blog: Investigating the Purpose of an Author Blog

    December 16, 2018
    A close-up of Tashka, the dragon who can turn into a human.

    Meet Tashka, A Dragon Who Can Turn Into a Human

    December 19, 2022
    Do Writers Hate Writing?

    NaNoWriMo 2018: Postmortem

    December 5, 2018
  • How do you make a scary story scarier?
    Writing

    How to Make a Scary Story Scarier

    October 23, 2020 /

    Here are a few creative ideas for how to make a scary story scarier—just in time for Halloween.

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    The perfect setting for a lighthearted fantasy book.

    Lighthearted Fantasy Books for Heavy Times

    March 28, 2022
    chiaroscuro: an interactive fiction novella

    chiaroscuro: A Game About Art (and Other Things)

    August 4, 2021
    Mourning the Death of a Fictional Character

    Mourning the Death of a Fictional Character

    April 27, 2019
  • Creepypasta is Not Dead (It's Just Sleeping)
    Books

    Creepypasta is Not Dead (It’s Just Sleeping)

    October 9, 2020 /

    I don’t think creepypasta is dead. Like the eldritch horrors that haunt its darkest corners, it is merely in hibernation, in preparation for the next change.

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    The Rules of Romance in Video Games

    The Rules of Romance in Video Games

    February 12, 2021
    Fantasy author Kim Berkley stands in front of a Glass of Thrones window.

    Quarterly Quest Update: Summer 2023

    July 10, 2023
    A New Year’s Update: 2020 Review and 2021 Goals

    A New Year’s Update: 2020 Review and 2021 Goals

    January 1, 2021
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