It was a miniscule observation that launched the story that would become a horror staple. It’s about as simple as a backstory could be. Stephen King got the idea for his first published novel after seeing a pad/tampon dispenser in a high school girl’s bathroom during his time working as a janitor. This rectangular tinContinue reading “Carrie and the Horrors of Menstruating While Trans”
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A Winter Isolation Watchlist
I’m not even going to attempt to sugar coat this- the winter season can suck. You have seasonal depression sprinkled on top of regular depression, stresses and anxieties of the holidays, and there’s so many things that need to be done and so many monkey wrenches that can be thrown into things. Perhaps you’re stuckContinue reading “A Winter Isolation Watchlist”
Pet Sematary- Ashes To Ashes, Denial To Acceptance
So There was never going to be a “good” time to write this. I kept meaning to at least get a draft going then things kept happening. My dog had a mass on his heart and died…one of my oldest friends called me to tell me that she has cancer….my boyfriend suddenly had to putContinue reading “Pet Sematary- Ashes To Ashes, Denial To Acceptance”
The Science of Stephen King: Book Review
The Science of Stephen King: The Truth Behind Pennywise, Jack Torrance, Carrie, Cujo, and More Iconic Characters from the Master of Horror by Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence Brought to you by the authors of The Science of Monsters and The Science of Women In Horror, we’re about to dive into The Science of StephenContinue reading “The Science of Stephen King: Book Review”
Maine To Colorado Road Trip Playlist- Songs Inspired By Stephen King
“The Carpet” He Is Legend “Take a second to let it all sink in That you only call me when you’ve been drinking I’ve gotta curb your way of thinking I’m not gonna hurt you I’m gonna bash your brains in.” Severely underrated band He Is Legend released their fourth album, Heavy Fruit, in 2014,Continue reading “Maine To Colorado Road Trip Playlist- Songs Inspired By Stephen King”