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Erika T. Wurth: Continuing to Shape the Future of Horror and Speculative Fiction
Erika T. Wurth’s career reflects steady growth, creative discipline, and a clear artistic vision. As a novelist and full professor of creative writing at Western Illinois University, she has spent more than a decade balancing classroom responsibilities and storytelling. With acclaimed novels such as White Horse and The Haunting of Room 904 (both published by Macmillan/Flatiron in 2022 and 2025, respectively), she has established herself as a thoughtful voice in contemporary horror. Yet her trajectory suggests that her influence is still unfolding.
By Smith Colin 5 months ago in Writers
AI in Cybersecurity: Smarter Threat Detection for Businesses
In the present day, cyber threats are becoming more advanced and automated. Traditional security systems alone are not enough armor to fight them back, or better yet, to prevent them before damage occurs. From phishing to ransomware to insider threats, the battle against these attacks is only half won with your current legacy security system in place.
By KajalSpx5 months ago in Writers
Oh I Forgot - The Benefits Of Vocal's QuickEdit
Introduction I only have one story in Vocal Resource but today I have requested twenty of my stories to be moved to draft so that I can submit them to Resources I will also submit this article, because an observation in a comment from Naomi Gold made me think of a huge benefit of Vocal Quickedit which could only happen with a model like the Vocal one. If you want to find the quote it is in this story and you will realise why I am writing this.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
The Paul Stewart Dictionary
A Abbraviation noun — undergarment designed to reduce the apparent size of one's breasts. Example — Though she definitely wore a 44DD bra most days, her abbraviation made them appear much smaller.
By Paul Stewart5 months ago in Writers
AI and Fashion - Trend Tools That Support Creativity, Speed & Safety. AI-Generated.
Fashion is no longer just about fabric, trends, and runway moments. Today, technology is becoming part of the creative process, helping creators, stylists, influencers, and small business owners work smarter and faster while staying safe online using appropriate prompts and tools.
By Anita Purandare5 months ago in Writers
The Unacknowledged Writer
Introduction I think everyone would love to be a successful writer and live off the proceeds of their book sales, but we all know that very few reach that position.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
connie nielsen movies list
Gladiator Gladiator is an action based historical film directed by Ridley Scott where Connie Nielsen portrays Lucilla who is a Roman noblewoman who gets in the middle of political scuffle and family safety. All this takes place over betrayal, revenge, and honor of ancient Rome.
By All Movies 4eu5 months ago in Writers
Candide, Can Didn't
There have been times in my life when I have pondered which book or author has left the biggest impression on me. I have often been without an answer until I realized it came from a book, or rather a novella, I read in my junior high years. No, it wasn’t for a book report. I picked it up at a sale one day, purchased it, and read it in a day.
By Alexandra Grant5 months ago in Writers
I Am Going to Scream!
I think I need anti-anxiety meds. For weeks, I have been trying to set up a domain. I have created it, purchased it, and added it to all my platforms. Then I pointed my domain to my Substack and paid for that. Then I analyzed my platforms. I want to get everything streamlined.
By Alexandra Grant5 months ago in Writers
It's A Challenge
Introduction My first challenge today is to get this article published before I have to run off to York. Yesterday was slightly traumatic having to deal with disappearing parcels and potential thefts, but they are now all in hand and dealt with but on to the subject of this thing.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
Turning Negatives Into Positives
Introduction When I am looking for inspiration sometimes I have negative thoughts, like the fact that most people don't see me as a creator in any way, I am just there when stuff needs to be done, and that makes things difficult and the lines from Bob Dylan's "Joey" come back to nail things home:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 5 months ago in Writers
Before Reading or Listening to Peter Thwing (AI Intro - ChatGPT). AI-Generated.
(This reader’s guide was drafted with AI assistance through ChatGPT and shaped from a broader conversation about how Peter Thwing’s essays, stories, podcast episodes, and series function as a connected body of work.)
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast5 months ago in Writers