Tag Archives: Mark McLaughlin

THE BOUNDARIES OF HORROR

Posted on March 24, 2013 by bmoviemonster

Some people say, horror can ONLY happen in a mold-streaked castle or a moonlit forest. Some people say, horror should NOT feature comedic elements. Some people say, zombies MUST follow the rules of certain specific popular movies. To all that, … Continue reading →

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These Movies Don’t Exist – BUT THEY SHOULD!!!

Posted on January 26, 2013 by bmoviemonster
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A New Year’s Message of Encouragement from a Horror Writer

Posted on January 1, 2013 by bmoviemonster

I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! Your support of my writing in 2012 has been wonderful. I grew up in a grim, rural household where I was discouraged from writing, so your encouragement has meant everything … Continue reading →

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The Further Adventures of Lizzie Borden

Posted on September 8, 2012 by bmoviemonster

The Further Adventures Of Lizzie Borden by Mark McLaughlin Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother forty whacks. When that happy task was done, she gave her daddy forty-one. After she had killed those two, she thought up … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction: Connect the Dots

Posted on July 5, 2012 by bmoviemonster

A 4th of July bonus: here’s another short-short story for your amusement! Connect The Dots by Mark McLaughlin Tell you about myself? Well, I like to think of myself as a proactive, multi-tasking team member who can think outside the … Continue reading →

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Extreme Make-Over, Hollywood-Style!

Posted on March 3, 2012 by bmoviemonster

Recently, I found a copy of a celebrity gossip magazine I’d never seen before. This glossy rag fawned so dotingly, so gushingly over the stars, it made The National Enquirer look like The Wall Street Journal. Let’s take a look … Continue reading →

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Supermen In Review

Posted on February 19, 2012 by bmoviemonster

Spider-Man. Spider-Man. According to his old TV theme song, does whatever a spider can. Catches crooks just like flies, is incredibly strong, spins webs but doesn’t shoot the filaments out of butt-glands, like spiders. What’s up with that? Since when … Continue reading →

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How To Be A Horror Convention Clodhopper In 12 Ham-Fisted Lessons

Posted on February 3, 2012 by bmoviemonster

How To Be A Horror Convention Clodhopper In 12 Ham-Fisted Lessons As an author, I have attended a variety of horror conventions over the years. Some were for writers and editors … some were for those literary types and their … Continue reading →

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Need Some Career Advice? Strap Yourself In! Today I‘m taking a break from talking about horror movies. Instead, I have some highly valuable career advice to share with the world in general and you in particular, my friend! A friend … Continue reading →

Posted on January 21, 2012 by bmoviemonster | Leave a comment

The Big Mistake: Can We Reverse It?

Posted on January 14, 2012 by bmoviemonster

Once upon a time, life on Earth was happy. All creatures were sea life, and all were united in the great womb of the world’s water. Oh sure, big critters still ate little critters, but that was to be expected. … Continue reading →

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