New Author Interview! I interview Corinne Westbrook, whose work has appeared in Metal Injection and Knotfest. We discuss horror, journalism, and her novel The Hollow One. mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/corrine-we... #AuthorInterview #horror #writing #writer

Corrine Westbrook

The first draft is just you telling yourself the story.

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I just reviewed Under Belly by Allen Longstreet—a gripping thriller about a missing teen who returns home with no memory, only to uncover a chilling conspiracy. I really enjoyed this one. mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/underbelly #BookReview #Thriller #ReadingCommunity

Underbelly

by Allen Longstreet

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New Substack interview with Joseph J. Lee—Bay Area native, amateur powerlifting and bodybuilding champion, and author of the debut horror novel The Forest of the Forsaken. We met through the @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social Read our conversation ⬇️ mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/joseph-j-lee

Joseph J. Lee

Inspirations came from nightmares in my youth that were turned into a short story in college.

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love traveling, especially when it gives me time to write. Last October, I escaped to Belize to work on my novel. I share the story and why writing retreats matter in my latest Substack Live: Weekend Retreat Getaway. Hope you’ll check it out! mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/weekend-re...

I shared a quick update on my writing, why I'm out of town this weekend, and how taking a mental break can be just as important as putting words on the page. (And yes, I'm happily escaping the 117° Arizona heat.) Watch the replay on my Substack! mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/weekend-re...

So I have a short story that is being submitted to an anthology collection and they LOVED the story [so I was told] but then came back with a myriad of notes for feedback - like almost the entire story was redlined. How do you bounce back from this emotionally? I always thought I was a good writer

New Substack interview with Indy Weiss—the youngest author I've interviewed! At just 13 years old, Indy is already an author, entrepreneur, and artist. We talk about her books, creativity, and what's next. mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/indy-weiss #YoungAuthor #WritingCommunity #childrensbook

Indy Weiss

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New Substack interview with Alec Collins—author of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and thrillers. We discuss his debut novel, Abandon All Hope, a dystopian sci-fi romance where humanity faces a terrifying battle for survival every three years. mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/alec-collins

Alec Collins

Music has always been one of the best carriers of creativity for me

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Here is a snippet from the first draft of my new short story DEL OBISPO ROAD, available now on my Substack page. mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/del-obispo... #horror #shortstory #writing #writer #ghosts

Check out the first draft of my newest horror short: Del Obispo Road. Posted now on my Substack page, I am considering this short for a new upcoming anthology collection. mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/del-obispo... #horror #shortstory #writing #writer #ghosts

Check out the first draft of my newest horror short: Del Obispo Road. Posted now on my Substack page, I am considering this short for a new upcoming anthology collection. mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/del-obispo... #horror #shortstory #writing #writer #ghoststory

Check out the first draft of my newest horror short: Del Obispo Road. Posted now on my Substack page, I am considering this short for a new upcoming anthology collection. mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/del-obispo... #horror #shortstory #writing #writer #ghoststory

New Substack interview with Scott Roche—author, publisher, podcaster, and horror fan with a great sense of humor. mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/scott-roche #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #horror #writer @scottroche.com

Scott Roche

If I know I’m going to be writing a novel, I will use something called the Snowflake Method

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I just published the first rough draft of Del Obispo Road, a creepy new tale I’m considering for my upcoming anthology, Dreadtime Stories. A late-night drive. A lonely road. Two people who should have turned back. Read it here ⬇️ mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/del-obispo... #Horror #writer

I just published the first rough draft of Del Obispo Road, a creepy new tale I’m considering for my upcoming anthology, Dreadtime Stories. A late-night drive. A lonely road. Two people who should have turned back. Read it here ⬇️ mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/del-obispo... #Horror #writing

Del Obispo Road

written by Michael Coulombe

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Just finished writing a new short story for my anthology collection. I now have 4 completed short stories!!!

“The summer heat hung heavy in the air as we gathered beneath a sky waiting to explode with color.” WRITING PROMPT Then head over to my Substack page and share your short story in the COMMENTS section. Happy writing! ✍️ mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/july-2026 #inspiration #writing #writingprompt

July 2026

Monthly Writing Prompt

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New Substack interview with Colleen Anderson—award-winning poet, fiction writer, editor, and the Horror Writers Association Poetry Showcase Editor for 2026. We discuss poetry, horror, speculative fiction, and the writing life. mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/colleen-an... #poet #Poetry #horror

Colleen Anderson

I often ruminate an idea first, whether poem or prose

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In the vein of staying creative, I have two short films that I wrote that I would love to direct soon.

Cool moment as a writer! The horror short Mommy Uncanny I wrote has now passed 223,000 views on YouTube. Even more exciting, YouTube creator Empeds Casul created a remake using the same audio. mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/mommy-unca... #writing #Horror #ShortFilm #YouTube #substack

Mommy Uncanny

written by Michael Coulombe

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New Substack interview with Angela Harrington, a writer from Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, and author of Shattering Glass: A Story of Loss, Love, and Survival. We discuss writing, resilience, loss, and the stories that help us heal. mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/angela-har...

Angela Harrington

A had a traumatic year of loss. I lost 3 people to cancer in 8 months.....

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New Substack interview with @kkoja.bsky.social — Detroit native, writer, event producer, and author of the immersive Dark Factory Trilogy. Introduced to me by @meerkatpress.bsky.social mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/kathe-koja #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #HorrorWriting

Kathe Koja

A Detroit native and writer of novels

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Strange Cruel Fate by Martin Dandeau—a haunting short story set against the backdrop of the Iditarod and the Alaskan wilderness. A missing filmmaking couple. Slaughtered wolves. A warning written in blood: NEVER SHOUT MY NAME Read my thoughts ⬇️ mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/strange-cr...

Strange Cruel Fate

by Martin Dandeau

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New Substack interview with my longtime friend Regan Talley. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Regan is developing SHEPHARD/TILL, a verse play exploring the intersection of race and homosexuality Read the interview ⬇️ mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/regan-talley #diversity #playwright #writing

Regan Talley

A writer of books, screenplays, poetry, and more.

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Looking for writers who want to get interviewed for my Substack page; who want to promote their project and discuss their creative process. #writing #interview #substack

Perhaps you are right...

New book review on Substack! This time I’m reviewing The Doll’s House by @lisaunger.bsky.social , part of the Amazon Original Stories series. Read my thoughts here ⬇️ mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/the-dolls-... #ThrillerBooks #LisaUnger #shortstory #amazon

The Doll's House

Short story by Lisa Unger

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I’m working on my novel and I feel like my writing is bad… I am too in my own head today….

Started reviewing books on my Substack as well. Come by and check out the books I've read...or suggest other books for me to review! mcoulombewrites.substack.com/s/book-reviews

Book Reviews | Michael Writes | Substack

Reviews on books that I have read. Click to read Michael Writes, by Michael Coulombe, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

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I am writing my own children’s books so I read books that inspire me along the way. This time it’s Crosby the Crab by Laura Yirak—a fun adventure about a beach-dwelling crab whose life changes when a mysterious object washes ashore. Read my review ⬇️ mcoulombewrites.substack.com/p/crosby-the...

Crosby the Crab

by Laura Yirak

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