Spooky Empire 2019 showcases horror short film
TAMPA, FL, OCTOBER 28, 2019 – Spooky Empire International Film Festival 2019 will showcase filmmaker Mark Wooden’s horror short film “Where the Heart Bleeds” on Sunday, November 3rd at 11:15 am.
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Mark went to New York Comic-Con y’all! (2 of 2)
New York Comic-Con! It was my virgin trip. Here are more experiences. Maybe they’ll inspire you to make the pilgrimage yourself. Note these are just the things I did. There’s much more to the comic-con than I could cover, even in three days.
Mark went to New York Comic-Con y’all! (1 of 2)
So I finally bit the bullet and made the pilgrimage to New York Comic-Con (NYCC 2019) this year. I’d been to San Diego’s con but with an industry friend so I saw cool VIP stuff. Despite not having the inside track. I had a blast. I met many of my idols (and hopefully, one day, […]
Music that inspires: In This Moment – “Blood”
Welcome back, #MusicMonday peeps! Been a while, I know. This weekend I get to see a band whose music inspires my Shadowdance urban fantasy saga: In This Moment. Like to hear it hear it go!
Music that inspires: Nine Inch Nails – “The Wretched”
Once again, time for some music that inspires! Welcome back, #MusicMonday peeps! Been a bit with work and the SYFY Wire profile, but let’s get to it, shall we? Following up on my vampire pop princess, here’s a dash of Nine Inch Nails and their song, “The Wretched.”
Music that inspires: Christina Aguilera – “Not Myself Tonight”
Once again, time for some music that inspires! Welcome back, #MusicMonday peeps! Been a bit with work and the SYFY Wire profile, but let’s get to it, shall we? By now, “Shadowdance” fans have read about my vampire pop princess Valentina Lorena. Worst kept secret: she’s inspired by Christina Aguilera.
Music that inspires: Evanescence – “Lacrymosa”
Welcome, #musicmonday peeps! Continuing my look at music that inspires my “Shadowdance” urban fantasy saga. This week I’ll talk about the band Evanescence, Mozart, and the Evanescence song “Lacrymosa.”
Music that inspires: Garbage – “Push it”
UPDATED AUGUST 2025 I’ve talked about music that inspires my urban fantasy saga, the “Shadowdance.” Maybe you haven’t heard of the bands, or are looking to get inspired for some urban fantasy. My “Music Inspires the Shadowdance” postings will help you change that! This one is about Garbage and their song, “Push It.”
TOL on comic books: Silver Sable
With some time off, I got back to read my terabyte’s worth of comics. I was really looking into Black Widow but stumbled on a story from “Solo Avengers #7” featuring Silver Sable. Silver who? Hang with me for some comic book Silver Sable knowledge drop and why the character deserves a movie.
Mark’s taking a vacation!
Hello, true believers (in something, I suppose)! I’m taking a vacation in a week! Here’s what that’ll mean for the site.