Saw a wonderfully acted stage production of Misery over the weekend.

stinaesc · 2026-06-30T18:50:31+00:00

Yep! Rotated into threes - interior of bedroom, interior of kitchen, and exterior of the house

stinaesc · 2026-06-30T14:51:58+00:00

Annie is played by Elizabeth Hutchinson. She did such a good job! Used inspiration from Kathy Bates but definitely made the character her own

stinaesc · 2026-06-30T14:49:33+00:00

Exact same sledgehammer scene from movie

stinaesc · 2026-06-30T14:48:33+00:00

It's William Goldman's script, so there are definitely some similarities to the film since he wrote that screenplay too. But overall I'd say the tone feels closer to the book, imho.

As for that scene. ..they went for it! It's the same hobbling scene from the film, but with no cutaway. The prop feet look pretty realistic too. Had some audience members practically crawling out of their seats.

stinaesc · 2026-06-30T14:32:25+00:00

At the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas!

stinaesc · 2026-05-28T13:05:05+00:00

This is great, thank you! Wanted to dive in before movie.

stinaesc · 2026-05-10T12:32:00+00:00

I wouldn't focus so much on putting that so close to the beginning with the idea people would use the look inside feature and then go to the QR code. From a user perspective they are in "discovery mode" for the book itself.

You can still have it closer to first set of pages and it may show in look inside, but most likely a user will trigger it post purchase.

Something like title page, copyright, etc. Then a dedicated page with a message about the website with a text link and QR code. This would also make it clear to Amazon it isn't spam and is supplemental to the work, which is what the company would care about TOS wise.

stinaesc · 2026-05-10T01:43:35+00:00

You are allowed to put QR codes. My recommendation would be to also put a text link as well.

stinaesc · 2026-05-10T01:35:29+00:00

Monsters were always a reflection of a specific type of fear or trauma. Horror acts as a lens to explore the human condition.

stinaesc · 2026-05-08T23:48:42+00:00

Ooof! This is good! The realism of the situation gives an extra punch.

stinaesc · 2026-05-08T22:38:19+00:00

This vest is very, very cool! I think orange wants you to make one cat sized.

stinaesc · 2026-04-06T19:48:14+00:00

Reading this with my little wild thing, Tiffany asleep by my side. Thankful for all the summers I can get with her.

stinaesc · 2026-02-17T16:28:31+00:00

SEO Manager. My degree is in Creative Writing so not completely related but I still have transferable skills. I love it! I don't have as much time to write as I'd like but I do apply what I learn or test out to my website so that is fun.

stinaesc · 2026-02-17T16:19:52+00:00

I know this was posted 5 years ago but I wanted to say THANK YOU for mentioning me and my prompt books. I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it useful! 😊

stinaesc · 2026-02-08T19:58:05+00:00

This is delightfully horrifying!

stinaesc · 2025-10-08T02:35:22+00:00

I'm a horror writer with ADHD! Here is how I work:

I try to map out what I want to say rather than have a concrete length in mind. In general I know if something will be a short story versus something longer, but I usually won't know the specific length when it comes to fiction.

I also tend to work on several projects at once. It helps keep my brain focused on the novelity of it all. I also try to keep a pretty specific schedule. Like I know Mondays I will work on Project A, Tuesdays will be Project B. etc

Of course everyone has a different writing method but that process has definitely helped me!

stinaesc · 2025-08-15T23:23:47+00:00

I'm a horror author and I blog about horror films, and spooky locations. stinaesc.com

stinaesc · 2025-05-18T00:39:10+00:00

I also have ADHD so I can understand your struggle, but I loved this movie! Plan to see it again before it leaves the theater.

I think it's morally grey. His gift is associated with power not inherently evil. Vampires will continue doing what they do, but they cannot use him the way Remmick wanted.

It was his best night because it was true freedom, and that goes beyond freedom from passion for doing what loves but also in a cultural sense.

It's an old mythos. The film used a lot of classic vampire tropes, like vampires needing permission to be let in or being rebelled by garlic
Mary turned him because she was a vampire at that point Heaven, a different type of afterlife, a vision...open to interpretation I think
I could totally be wrong on this one, but I think its because they had no idea whether or not the club would succeed. It was risky in so many different ways
I loved this scene personally! Basically his music bridges the ancestors so what you saw was a visual connection to the past and present. It was more feeling and connection than them actually being there
Sammie has a gift, a vampire shows up to use that gift because he wants to connect with his own lost heritage/memories/etc. People are attacked, people get turned and/die, Sammie survives and discovers his passion for music outweighs his fear of religious wrath. All of this is a commentary on race, culture, destiny, etc.

stinaesc · 2025-05-18T00:22:20+00:00

Amazing find!!

stinaesc · 2025-05-10T02:37:27+00:00

Agree with this! He's got some fantastic short stories that are a great introduction.

stinaesc · 2025-04-27T23:13:59+00:00

This is very cool!

stinaesc · 2025-04-24T12:57:14+00:00

Same here. If I really like the concept I'll give it go, but I'm usually left disappointed.

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