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Bloodlines Interview Series #3: Antony Frost

Welcome to the third interview in my five part series around the upcoming collection, Bloodlines, which is due to release Jan 11th. This series will include an interview with each of the four authors involved, culminating in my overall review of Bloodlines itself.

Today’s interview: Antony Frost

11/11/21 11/11/21

What's Going On In The Life of PLM

You may have noticed that I have been a bit absent here after my writing challenge. The main reason was to recharge, but I have also been really busy with other projects. Check out my blog for more details!

11/1/21 11/1/21

Writing Challenge Wrap-Up

Whew. That writing challenge was a blast!

10/31/21 10/31/21

Affirmations: Short Fiction

Today’s prompt – the final prompt – is: a demon in your house that rearranges everything into LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH, kitschy stuff. Seasonal wreaths, reclaimed wood furniture, chalkboards with words of affirmation written on them.

10/30/21 10/30/21

Unseen Cost: Short Fiction

Today’s prompt is: today you can see for the first time in your life. Who have you really been talking to all these years?

10/29/21 10/29/21

Well: Short Fiction

For today’s prompt: a married couple (tourists), plagued by marital woes, take a trip to a village on a quiet island. They arrive amidst a once-a-century festival that honours the island’s pagan history. The islanders are convinced that the couple’s arrival on their island has been foretold.

10/28/21 10/28/21

The Hungry Visitor: Short Fiction

Today’s prompt is: a vampire decides to go trick or treating.

10/27/21 10/27/21

Buzzkill: Short Fiction

Today’s prompt is: a strong, handsome man navigates post-apocalyptic world to find love… while fighting off zombees.

10/26/21 10/26/21

Whirlpool: Short Fiction

For my second story, I went with this prompt: a state park employee needs to work a night shift at an isolated visitor center. This location takes nearly an hour to reach by car, yet as a curious weather phenomenon occurs, an after hours visitor shows up…and they didn’t drive there.

4/27/21 4/27/21

Diving into the World of Editing

An exciting update about my writing career!

3/25/20 3/25/20

Publication: Mrs. Rumtifusel's Fur Coat

My short fiction "Mrs. Rumtifusel's Fur Coat" in B is for Beasts is premiering May 13th. Check out my blog post for a little excerpt, plus a complete Table of contents for the anthology!

2/18/20 2/18/20

HWA's Bloody Valentine Event

Had such a lovely time at the HWA's Bloody Valentine Event this past Feb 14th!So honoured to have been able to read my fiction alongside so many other talented writers!

8/10/19 8/10/19

Low Battery: Short Fiction

It the sixth day of my writing challenge, everyone! Today's prompt was “someone is trapped in a cave and their batteries run out”. Check out "Low Battery" now!

8/9/19 8/9/19

Wedding Favour: Short Fiction

It's the fifth day of my writing challenge and today's story is Wedding Favour. Check it out and let me know what you think!

8/8/19 8/8/19

Family Roots: Short Fiction

It's the fourth day of my writing challenge and today's prompt was: trees that listen. Check out "Family Roots" now!

8/7/19 8/7/19

Buried Two Feet Above: Short Fiction

Third day, another YAY! /ahem/ Check out my third story my my week long writing challenge. This piece's prompt is: a man is trapped is a coffin and sees a scorpion at his feet: Buried Two Feet Above.