One piece of genre fiction writing and submitting advice that has always annoyed me: The speculative element must be introduced right away in a story. I saw this “rule” a lot when I was starting out, and though it’s obviously not written in stone (hence the quotation marks), it usually felt pretty rigid, a semi-official […]
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The Haunted Omnibus recently posted an in-depth and thoughtful review of Greener Pastures. I very much appreciate the time and effort put into this just as much as the kind words themselves. I was also asked to answer some interview questions, and I was pleased to find that they were equally in-depth and thoughtful. The […]
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Adam Nevill, one of my favorite horror authors, has a short list of highly recommended horror fiction books up at his blog. Leading off is Greener Pastures, and I couldn’t be happier with what he has to say. Nevill, primarily a novelist, is based in the UK, where his books are extremely popular. He’s getting […]
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My latest publication once again comes courtesy of The Dark–“Birds of Lancaster, Lairamore, Lovejoy” leads off their wonderful February issue. This story is a slight departure for me, as it features no overt or direct horror elements or intentions. Just the chance convergence of two very different people who have something surprising to share. And, […]
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Welcome to the online home of author Michael Wehunt. Here you’ll find my latest news, announcements, and musings. My fiction tends to the darker end of the spectrum, but the only true constant is a love of the literary, words strung in a line, be it the beauty of regular old life or old things that shouldn’t be scratching at the inside of the closet door. These differences really aren’t that different. Enjoy.
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Michael Wehunt 