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The Falcone Report
I’m writing this newsletter as I snack on miniature Kit Kat bars and Tootsie Rolls, so you all know that Halloween was a success. I’ve often found that November hits lit a freight train racing towards Christmas, but this month I’m attempting to be a tad more focussed on my writing efforts. A strong finish to 2023 begins here!
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Alrighty, here we are! November. Or National Novel Writing Month! Or NaNoWriMo as the kids say. This is the month where starry-eyed writers around the world attempt to put 50,000 words to paper between November 1st and 30th. 1,667 words a day. No big deal, write? This, of course, is way harder than it sounds and while I’ve given it a good college try over various years, I don’t think that I’ve ever actually succeeded. But that all changes in 2023. I have a pretty ambitious plan this year; however, instead of working on one large 50,000 word project I have it broken up into several smaller projects that will all total the 50,000 word count. Wish me luck and I’ll let you know how it all goes next month.
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The Silver Coin vol 2 by Michael Walsh, Josh Williamson, Ram V, Matthew Rosenberg, and Vita Ayala.
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Naturally, I spent last month reading and watching a bunch of seasonally appropriate spooky tales and boy does this collection fit that bill. Michael Walsh is again joined by a bevy of writers to weave tales of terror involving the titular corrupting coin. While all the stories are great, the horrific story set in a video arcade and involving a scene that would make Mortal Kombat look like Candyland.
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It’s time for our annual spooky episode! This year we talk about Aliens in horror fiction and how they are a stand in for various flavours of fear.
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A bunch of my studio mates have been working on a fantastic horror anthology. Cauldron: Forbidden Appetites will be launching soon so sign up here to be notified.
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One of the oldest cocktail recipes (variations date back over 100 years) an Irish Coffee is the perfect drink on a cold day. Add the coffee to a footed mug or regular mug and add the whiskey, Kahlua, and sugar and slowly stir. Top with whipped cream and shaved chocolate if desired.
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I dig a warm cocktail this time of year and generally I’m unaffected by caffeine late at night, so this drink makes a perfect end to a great meal.
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