Is there joy in Joyland? It depends…

For me, reading Joyland was like buying a bag of regular potato chips and finding a baked, “healthy” alternative version inside. The new chips may technically be better, but If it’s not what you are looking for, they won’t satisfy. Joyland is a coming of age novel. A young man is heartbroken when his girlfriendContinue reading “Is there joy in Joyland? It depends…”

Karen Black (July 1, 1939 – August 8, 2013)

After providing us with decades of entertainment–and a few years of grappling with cancer, actress Karen Black has passed away. Below are a few of her movies that I enjoy. House of 1000 Corpses I had no interest in seeing this movie; I’d had my fill of obnoxious “kids” run into “deadly” family type films.Continue reading “Karen Black (July 1, 1939 – August 8, 2013)”

Notes From Conjure Rim!

*Suspect that someone in your group is being possessed by a demonic, child killer? Do not leave this person alone with the children. *Do research before buying that dirt cheap house. (The Warrens were able to piece together the history of the house–without Google!) *Ghosts are really keen to learn new games. –Speaking of games,Continue reading “Notes From Conjure Rim!”