Falling Prey to Richard Matheson -- Outcast Press Poetry -- BYOT

​Things have been quite busy for me lately.  While my larger work in progress seems to be in the home stretch, other projects are constantly demanding attention.  Although it's nice to be busy, I sometimes feel a need for a break.  The upside is that with the world more open than it used to be I can get back into some bad writer habits.  Granted, that means being a bit of an Irish cliché, but I’m used to that flaw.  

In any event, I’m still writing for Horror Obsessive.  Recently, I put together an article taking a look at iconic author Richard Matheson.  His career and its influence on modern horror is almost immeasurable.  He penned such phenomenal fiction as I Am Legend, Hell House, and Nightmare at 20,000 Feet.  If you’re unfamiliar, here’s a chance to get acquainted.  If you know the writer, perhaps this’ll offer an outlook you haven’t considered.  Maybe I mention a story you haven’t read yet.

Next up is Outcast Press.  They were kind enough to include me in a collection of poetry for the online publication.  There are lot of other fantastic pieces in there as well, so after reading mine – “Drought” – check out the rest.  

Finally, the good folks over at BYOT (Bring Your Own Theater) put on a live show this past weekend.  The video isn’t available yet unfortunately.  Still, it was great getting an opportunity to contribute a sketch to their production.  I’ve worked with them several times before.  The general idea is writing, rehearsing, and putting together a whole show in 24 hours.  It’s always a delightful challenge.  Until I can share the sketch I did, below is one of my favorites from a few years ago. 
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That’s all for now.  Cheers!