One of my favorite new series started back in 2019 with Knives Out, a hugely popular release on Netflix. The second one, Glass Onion, came in 2022 with overall positive reviews, though it was different from the first in a lot of ways. With the third installment, Wake Up Dead Man, Rian Johnson has done … Continue reading Movie Review: Knives Out 3
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Conjuring 4: Movie Review
Well, it has been a year for horror movies. First, Sinners? Follow that up with Weapons? What an incredible run, and it's not even October yet! (Yes, I reviewed both of those. Yes, you should click the links and check out my thoughts.) But for the average horror-movie fan, no brand hits as hard as … Continue reading Conjuring 4: Movie Review
Movie Review: Weapons
By this point, everyone has heard the incredible backstory of this movie: the bidding war for the rights to produce/direct it; Jordan Peele losing out and immediately firing his representatives; the possible symbolism behind the title Weapons, about a class of elementary kids that go missing. Without a doubt, this movie has been heavily hyped … Continue reading Movie Review: Weapons
Movie Review: Fear Street (Prom Queen)
If you were caught up in the Fear Street craze of 2021, you likely remember where and when you watched those movies. They’re all over the place quality-wise, but I remember the exact place I watched them: With my lovely wife, on a vacation to Brown County, Indiana, and we stayed in our favorite cabin … Continue reading Movie Review: Fear Street (Prom Queen)
Help Me Out! with Summer 2025
It's officially June, so for me, it's officially summer! I wrapped up another very awesome year of teaching high school English, and now begins the long, two-month break... Of course, I'm staying busy! New events, new interviews, and a new book coming very soon... Let me start with the events and interviews. Then how you … Continue reading Help Me Out! with Summer 2025
Movie Review: Sinners
I finally got a chance to watch the hottest horror movie of the year (and I mean that in multiple ways.) It's been a while since an original horror movie really took over theaters, so I absolutely couldn't wait to sink my teeth into this movie. (Vampiric pun intended.) I didn't know exactly what to … Continue reading Movie Review: Sinners
A Chaotic, Let-Down Launch Week
When The Band came out last week on April 4, I was so excited! I was and still am very proud of this book. The story, the cover (thanks to Aspire Book Covers), the illustrations (thanks to my incredible wife Juliana; see one of them above!) and I couldn’t wait to share it with everyone. … Continue reading A Chaotic, Let-Down Launch Week
New Release: THE BAND
Release day is finally here, and I’m so thrilled to share this story with you. The Band is already racking up 5-star reviews and social media buzz, but if you haven’t got your copy yet, today is the best day to jump on board. A 5-star review from Reader’s Favorite says this novel "explores love, … Continue reading New Release: THE BAND
The Band: New Release
The Band Coming in 2025 Oakville, WV The end was closer than we thought. All of us, in grave danger. More secrets with every turn. Not everyone can make it out alive. A cover band in Appalachia. A valley covered in fog. Pre-Order "THe Band!" Read a Sample Here After a couple months touring with … Continue reading The Band: New Release
Movie Review: Night Swim
I don't remember which of you told me to watch this movie, but you will not be forgiven. No, but seriously, this is... a movie. I can say that much for sure. So let's get into this. Just how bad is this movie? Is it worth watching? Do I still enjoy pools? All that and … Continue reading Movie Review: Night Swim