Rick Sova

Hey thanks for the follow! Good to see another horror writer on here :) 

I recently finished Stephen King's On Writing : A memoir of the craft, and I would highly recommend it to any new and experienced writer. He gives insight to how he edits his own work before submitting to publication, while also talking about what inspires him. The "What if" scenarios. The book highlights moments of his life throughout 50 plus years of working the craft.  Stephen King talks about his family, his work and the near-death experience he had on the side of a road. 
          
          This book, On Writing, in my opinion will help any writer trying to get back into the craft or just simply learning what not to do.  A huge help from one of the greatest writers I've read (possibly a little bias. lol.).

Thank you so much for your vote on The Rise of the Blood Dragon!

I deleted my poetry collection as I will be making changes to the books structure. if any of you have been reading it, I apologize for the inconvenience.
          
          poetry will come back soon. in the meantime, come check out The Dark Tales Anthology. A collection of short horror stories. 
          
          Content warning: each story explores themes of morality, trauma, grief, and mental exhaustion of the human psyche. Content may not be suitable for all readers. 
          
          All stories are works of fiction. Any resemblance to persons living or deceased, places are purely coincidental.

Gens humana vincet
          
          
          When we call something a home,
          A place of love and comfort,
          A place of joy and laughter,
          But when our so called home,
          Becomes something other,
          Than what we want it be, 
          A black hole sucking everything,
          An outsider bulging in,
          Threatening our peace within,
          
          Will you simply let them win,
          Can you continue to live 
          Under their power tripping tirade,
          Will you push back against those,
          Who want to push in the disdain,
          
          Our home is our sanctuary,
          A shelter from the rain,
          A tender heart for the pain,
          Not for those that only care,
          To balance the weight of pocket change,
          To syphon funds unexpectedly,
          To put them out on winter streets,
          These so called people who run these things,
          Clearly forgot what home really means,
          
          But for people like you and me, 
          like brothers, mothers, and families,
          The one most important thing of all is,
          
          These four walls are a gift for Humanity.
          

Happy Monday! so, this weekend was very productive for me. The new story I've been working on went from 4k words to 10k, and I'm very excited about introducing you guys to the setting.
          
          The story is inspired by a local legend from my hometown. No one dares to whisper the hidden horrors because whispering this heinous secret would destroy the impeccable image the town created.  An evil tucked away and buried under a small town's meticulous constructed lie.

New short story added to The Dark Tales Anthology.  The story is titled New Attraction.
          
          Carnivals are meant to be places excitement and thrills, a place for family and friends. 
          
          Strings of colorful bulbs strewn around food carts. The aroma of sweet treats subtlety drifting in the air. Groups of patrons bundled in line for the next big attraction.
          
          Rides come and go, as locals grow old. New attractions generate revenue for the county.
          
          Yet, for one man, this new thrill will be. . . unforgettable.

Thank you for the follow:)

Happy Thanksgiving!!! 
          
          I'm originally from a small town in Northern Illinois, USA. My family comes from all over, California, New York, Florida, Michigan and Mexico. 
          
          I would like to wish you all, a Happy Thanksgiving, whether you're from the USA or Not. 
          
          Have a wonderful day today. 
          
          May your blessings be bountiful and joyous. 
          
          
          
          

To keep all you guys in the loop. I'm currently at 2k words for the new Urban Legend story. I have come up with a title for it. Which I reveal later. 
          
          I have about 5 projects in the pipeline. Two of these are chapter books. Well, one can never really plan the length of a book until the story has been written. 
          
          So with that being said there may be delays in the future. 
          
          
          Don't hesitate to leave any comments or feedback on the writing I have already. Any engagement is appreciated. Thank you and have a wonderful day.
          
          
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/402172856-words-left-unwritten
          
          
          
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/404086840-the-dark-tales-anthology