My tenth and final pick for The A.N. 10 is all about horror, just in time for Halloweek! (Let’s be honest; Halloween gets a full month from me at least, but ‘Hallomonth’ doesn’t have the same ring to it.) This post is a favorite for several reasons. First, it’s a glimpse into my theory on horror, which might not be quite what you’d expect. Second, it yet again showcases my fangirl powers, which is really just me shouting from the rooftops about books and authors I love, which I firmly believe all readers should do. Third, one of my literary heroes shared the post and said nice things about it (and me!), which made not just my day but my year. No kidding.
When Anne Rice shares your post on Facebook with her million+ followers, calling it an “interesting essay,” you get a little traffic boost. 😉 She also said in the comments, “She writes well, doesn’t she? That’s why I’ve linked to two of her posts today.” I still grin when I read that! How cool is it that Anne Rice shares not just an unknown writer like me, but also posts about a different superstar author like Stephen King, who many would see as her ‘competition’? She’s cool people. (For the curious, she also shared “Thoughts on Gone Girl,” “The Differences Between Commercial and Literary Fiction,” and “Introducing My Newest Guilty Pleasure: Bates Motel.”) (Also for the curious, I’ve blogged about Ms. Rice more times than I can count; see the search for her name on this blog here.)
And my post itself? Well, you’ll have to read it. It has a book rave, horror philosophy, true confessions, a quest for a white whale, and a hand-drawn comic I did about the devil.
The link is below. Thanks for sticking with me through my top 10 posts to celebrate my 10 years of blogging. These ten years wouldn’t have been so great without each and every one of you. ♥
Happy Halloween!
Thoughts on IT by Stephen King, What it Takes to Enjoy Horror, and Why I Write It
