Welcome and thanks for visiting. My name is Eric, and I like learning about writing, genre, and education. I write fiction and script, and I’m interested in the genres of horror and dark fantasy, their ties to folklore, and their expression in various media.
I taught English and creative writing at a public school in Virginia for nine years. Now, I work as an online content manager and trainer, but I continue to follow the concerns of public education and stay involved through the Northern Virginia Writing Project.
When I’m not writing,reading, or working, I like to travel, hike, scuba-dive, and practice photography (strictly amateur). If you’d like to know more about me, you can learn more here. Comments are always welcomed and appreciated, or you can contact me directly.
Blog Categories
The categories on the blog are listed and explained below. If you’re only interested in a certain category, you can subscribe to its RSS feed at the top of each category page. You can also check out some of the top posts or browse through the archives.
- Writing: craft/process, publishing/reading, copyright, technology
- Genre: theory/criticism, horror/dark fantasy, the role of folklore
- Education: policy/practice, learning theory, the ELA curriculum
- Asides: news/updates and topics not covered by the categories above
Other Services
Twitter: I use Twitter to share resources for writing, genre, and education along with personal updates and posts from other services.
The Dark Fantastic: a collaborative blog that focuses on works of horror and dark fantasy, the influences of folklore, and relevant theory and criticism.
You can also find me on the services in the sidebar.
