Chillers and Thrillers

is a blog on the theory and practice of writing horror fiction.

Monday, March 29, 2010

Background: The Key to Interpreting Foreground

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Copyright 2010 by Gary L. Pullman Bats’ wings, horns, talons, tails, reptilian shapes, scales, tentacles, multiple mouths equipped with jaws...
Saturday, March 27, 2010

Metaphorical Enhancements

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Copyright 2010 by Gary L. Pullman In his excellent study of cinematic metaphor, Metaphor and Film , Trevor Whittock lists various types of f...
Sunday, March 21, 2010

Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots: What’s the Diff?

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Copyright 2010 by Gary L. Pullman Let's start with that old pedagogical favorite, a-- Pop quiz : 1. Star Trek ’s Data is A. an android B...
Saturday, March 20, 2010

"Alien Androids": Another Plot-generating Method

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Copyright 2010 by Gary L. Pullman Writers often say that plotting their stories is one of the most daunting challenges they face. In previou...
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