AB FrankI Even Read Some of his Poetry!Here are a few excerpts from my March 2023 NewsletterMar 29, 2023Mar 29, 2023
AB FrankA Brief History of Horror AnthologiesHorror literature has a rich history, with authors and readers alike drawn to the macabre, the eerie, and the supernatural. Since the…Mar 22, 2023Mar 22, 2023
AB FrankFamiliars in Horror & FantasyFamiliars and familiar spirits have a long history in folklore, occultism, and witchcraft. In horror and fantasy literature, these entities…Mar 21, 2023Mar 21, 2023
AB FrankA Voice in the Ambience — Flash Fiction Friday Ep. 14Oftentimes, I sip brandy of an evening, while I listen back to the observations I have recorded. It took a while to get used to the sound…Mar 17, 2023Mar 17, 2023
AB FrankUK Gun Control in the 19th CenturyThe use and ownership of guns in the United Kingdom during the 1800s was a topic of controversy and debate. While guns were widely used for…Mar 15, 2023Mar 15, 2023
AB FrankHorror in the Victorian Era — Literature & BeyondThe Victorian era, spanning from 1837 to 1901, was a time of great social, cultural, and technological change. However, it was also a…Mar 14, 2023Mar 14, 2023
AB FrankConstruction in Victorian CitiesThe Victorian era saw a tremendous amount of construction in cities across the United Kingdom, as urban populations swelled and…Mar 13, 2023Mar 13, 2023
AB FrankThe Will of the Shadow — Flash Fiction Friday Episode 13Brush strokes on the hemp canvas were my life, my pride, my joy. To capture emotion and make it eternal was a gift. A gift that has now…Mar 10, 2023Mar 10, 2023
AB FrankThe Compound - Flash Fiction Friday Episode 12I and a group of elite biochemists were handpicked by a secretive branch of the government to conduct research on a highly volatile…Mar 3, 2023Mar 3, 2023