Author Archives: kmfollia

There’s no shortcut to slow-cooking ribs, and writing is the same. Revision takes time, but that “fall-off-the-bone” end result is worth it. Every story needs a test audience. The key to making the most of reader feedback is: Don’t be … Continue reading →

A while back, my writers group posed an interesting prompt for its members: write a story, poem, play, or essay about a character who accidentally grabs the wrong coat by mistake. Today we’re proud to present: The Wrong Coat: an … Continue reading →

Like actors struggling to find their motivation, writers fret over theme: “What does this story mean?” “Why is it relevant?” “What’s the gosh-darned moral?” Here’s a secret that most writers don’t admit: “Theme is NO BIG DEAL!” But wait! Aren’t … Continue reading →

I am pleased to announce my newest title is now on sale through Kindle and Amazon.com! Arbor Day Terror Tales: Sinister Yarns of Woodland Woe features thirteen insidious stories all featuring arboreal evils that grew from the blackest soils and … Continue reading →

I’m pleased to announce that Black Bed Sheet Books’ Bumps in the Road anthology is now on sale through Amazon, in paperback and Kindle, featuring my scary story “Ink!” “Roads have been around for centuries, allowing mankind a convenient path … Continue reading →

I’m pleased to announce that Nosetouch Press’s Wax & Wane: A Gathering of Witch Tales is now on sale through Amazon, in paperback and Kindle, featuring my scary story “Hour of the Owl!” “Whether wicked or whimsical, few folkloric figures … Continue reading →

Hello readers! It’s once again that magically dreary month when we all need a good book to get us through the winter! If you haven’t already, now is a great time to check out my scary stories collection Valentine Terror … Continue reading →

Happy 2016, readers! I’m pleased to announce the first of several upcoming publications. Pre-order Nosetouch Press’s Wax & Wane: A Gathering of Witch Tales on Amazon, featuring my scary story “Hour of the Owl!” “Whether wicked or whimsical, few folkloric … Continue reading →

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 2015 was an excellent year for scary stories and fun adventures, and I wanted to thank my readers with a couple of FREE titles!Grab my chiller novella Christmas Terror Tales: “Below” and my dark … Continue reading →

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Black Friday through Cyber Monday (11-27 through 11-30), I have 3 FREE Kindle Titles you can download: Christmas Terror Tales Presents: “Below” Jake Carter and the Nightmare Gallery Violet Black and the Curse of Camp Coldwater Please … Continue reading →