Hi there,Word of the week: gustatory– of or relating to the sense of tasteHello, readers. If you are active on social media, you’ve no doubt seen the drama unfolding this past week that culminated in a publisher closing its doors. I’m not going to go...

Hi there,Word of the week: chawbacon – a person who is not very intelligent or interested in cultureHello readers, and happy April Fool’s Day, as you’ll likely be reading this on April 1st. I’ve been seeing some really excellent open submission calls...

Hi there,Word of the week: jacent– lying flat; sluggishWelcome back to another newsletter! This week I’ve been thinking about success. Some of the articles I’m sharing below have touched on ideas of success, and how to figure out what that means for...

Hi there,Word of the week: keloid– raised pinkish scar tissue at the site of an injury.Welcome back, readers. I hope March is treating you well. This Sunday (March 20th) marks the first day of spring, and it has me thinking about rebirth and renewal....

Hi there,Word of the week: kerfuffle– a commotion, or a fussHello, readers! One of the articles that we’re featuring today includes tips for writing books, and I wanted to point out some of the tips that I’ve found useful in my own writing journey.Wo...

Hi there,Word of the week: munificence– the quality of being very generousWelcome back for this week's roundup of some of the best articles and fiction posted online this week. I hope you all have your pencils sharpened and your laptops open, because...

Hi there,Word of the week: cattywampus – in disarray or disorder; askew.Welcome back, readers. As Women in Horror Month winds down, I'd like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that women have, historically, and continue to have a large influ...

Hi there,Word of the week: sylph – a slender graceful young woman.Happy Friday, readers! I hope February is treating you kindly. I follow several writers on Twitter, and lately I’ve been seeing many of you post about progress, acceptances, and even r...

Hi there,Word of the week: holier-than-thou - characterized by an attitude of moral superiority.Hello, readers. I’ve been thinking a lot about social media lately. For authors, it’s often a necessary evil. I’ve seen many writers on Twitter or Faceboo...

Hi there,Word of the week: Chirk- make a shrill creaking, squeaking, or noise, as of a door, mouse, or birdHello, readers! Here at Horror Tree, we are kicking off WiHM with a HUGE collection of articles, stories, and features celebrating women in hor...