Stories about life, literature and humanity

My Life of HORROR

I write about what it means to be human, the wounds we carry, the losses that shape us, & the haunts of our past. At times, I wander through the landscape of grief. Other times, I explore horror, where fear and fiction hold a mirror to our deepest truths.

Updates on the #gothicbookclub which I run on Instagram and TikTok (via @colinjmccracken) - A way to come together to discuss Gothic fiction in all its glory. A safe, inclusive space for all.

A newsletter for Artists and Dreamers. Shop in the Woods: https://artofthewoods.substack.com/p/shop-in-the-woods

Welcome to my chaos. Thoughts on life, publishing, and my latest writing projects. Might offer something shiny.

A Substack about my life as a licensed funeral director, embalmer, cremation specialist, and cemetery service advisor.