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Month: October 2021

Formative reading for horror fans: Vampire Almanac

Reading. Writing. Literature History. Vampire.
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Today, we summarize the book Vampire Almanac by R. C. Welch. It’s a classic kids’ book about vampires and the lore that inspired them!

Joshua Sampson October 29, 2021 Blog, Home

Ray Bradbury’s “Kaleidoscope”: Imminent terror and futility

Literature. Writing. Blogging. Ray Bradbury.
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Today we look at Ray Bradbury’s “Kaleidoscope.” It scared and unsettled me the first time I read it, so it’s good for the fall!

Joshua Sampson October 27, 2021 About, Blog

What in the Samhain? A brief history of Halloween

Reading. Writing. Literature History. Blogging. Halloween.
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Today we journey into the history of Halloween by looking at some ancient traditions that are laced with fact and fiction.

Joshua Sampson October 25, 2021 Blog, Home

Last week, this week: Oct. 25th – Oct. 31st

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For today’s post we are going to look at some of the posts we’ve covered and ones we will cover for the upcoming week!

Joshua Sampson October 24, 2021 Blog, Home

The continuing horror of More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

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Today, we are reviewing the immortal book. More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Join us to learn more!

Joshua Sampson October 22, 2021 Blog, Home

Poetry: The contrast of mood in “Moon” by David Wright

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Let’s talk about the moon now that it’s in full bloom. Today we read David Wright’s “Moon” from his collection Five Songs.

Joshua Sampson October 20, 2021 Blog, Home, Poems

Literature’s accidental prescience? by Benjamin J. Gohs

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Author Benjamin Jon Gohs graces The Writing Post today with a look at the sometimes prescient nature of writing. Join us to learn more!

Joshua Sampson October 18, 2021 Blog, Home

Strange Tales of Mystery and Imagination: A formative book that is perfect for the season

Strange Tales. Halloween. Reading. Writing. Literature.
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One of my favorite story collections is Strange Tales by Alex Hamer. It’s a dime store book that has all the right elements. Join us today to find out more!

Joshua Sampson October 18, 2021 Blog, Home

Last week, this week: Oct. 18th – Oct. 24th

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Today, we take a look at the past and the future to wrap-up what we learned and what we will study next week!

Joshua Sampson October 17, 2021 Blog, Home

Literature in Film: The excellent execution of atmosphere and ambience in Francis Ford Coppola’s “Dracula” (1992)

Reading. Writing. Blogging. Literature History. Dracula.
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Francis Ford Coppola’s “Dracula” is a masterpiece in atmosphere. Join us today to learn a little about it and how it differs from the book.

Joshua Sampson October 15, 2021 Blog, Home

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