Paul C Skertich | The macabre and horror.

There's numerous advice online, and they state to not react. Why? It won't benefit you nor the reviewer, and it will make you look like a total jackass. When my first published novel had two negative reviews, it stung for sure. However, you must look at those negative reviews as helpful guides. A person's constructive criticism helps you become stronger. If I took to heart those negative reviews on my first published novel, I wouldn't had the motivation to become a better writer. It's a fact, pain or any unpleasant emotions help shape us to become better as individuals. One could bid the differ, but a person's critique over your work can help you improve. So, instead of whining on the kitchen floor into a fetal position. I stood back up and took another stab at it. I yanked my first novel off of Amazon, and I completely revised the entire novel. I had to focus on the key elements they pointed out were horrible about the book: punctuation and grammar. The...

Everyone loves horror and the macabre. Yet, there's some who love butterflies and rainbows. My dear, mother, is that type of person. However, she's the most beautiful and amazing woman I've encountered. I'm at least thankful she adopted me. Sometimes ideas of a story just hit me. If I'm provoked by the thought of an idea, I'll work it into a story. I had published some short scary stories on Reddit, and I'm surprised people loved them. One short scary story I had published on Reddit, stemmed from a previous failed attempt to publish on creepy pasta.  Creepy pasta, is a unique and interesting creature. Perhaps, my short story wasn't favorable to the admin. Other times, inspirations come from my own despair and life challenges. There was an short story from Disturb-o-pedia which had never seen day of light. It resembled too closely to Craven Manor by Darcy Coates.  The beginning of the short story had a very dark introduction, but I had to scrap it bec...