Author Archives: S. Norton

About S. Norton

Writer, marketer, musician.

And the winner is…

…THE CULL! It’s the sci-fi thriller with horror elements that involves a draconian plan to maintain the population of an overcrowded biodome city and how that affects a group of young friends during a night on the town. If you’ve … Continue reading

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Yours Weirdly,

Weird Tales is an American fantasy and horror pulp fiction mag that’s been around, on and off, since 1923 and has published a wide array of successful authors from H.P. Lovecraft to Brian Lumley. Here’s hoping I can add my … Continue reading

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Where I’ve Been

Well, I’d like to say I was on safari or in some exotic locale like one of Jupiter’s moons, but in truth I’ve been working. Very hard. In a way you can say I’ve been many places in my head, … Continue reading

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The Man Cracks Down

I’m feeling a little heavy. I’ve had precious little time to write (or blog) and it’s as if all the pressing stuff in my existence––real or imagined––has been piling up on my back. Writing often shucks it away, like a … Continue reading

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Sole Searching…

Before you slap your hand to your forehead in response to what I’m sure you think is a horrible fish pun, allow me to set your mind at ease: okay, it is a horrible pun, but it’s not about fish. … Continue reading

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Other Things I’ve Seen

I saw a wild turkey walk across the street on the way in to work today. They’re everywhere. I think they might be the most intelligent species on the planet. Think about it: turkeys are smart to start, so the … Continue reading

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WARNING: DO NOT USE IMAGECAVE.COM

I really can’t put it any plainer than that. If I had the resources, I would paint the moon to say the same. Let me make this long story as short as I can, so y’all can see where I’m … Continue reading

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The Reverse Query Theory

After I tell you all about how I went to Paris and saw the Mona Lisa, I’ve got an idea I want to run by some of you agents, writers and those interested in the “writer–publishing industry relationship”. Oh, hell, … Continue reading

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Both Sides Now

The day is here. The hour is upon us. The moment has arrived. It is time. I’m leaving for England! And next week, I’ll be in Paris. Bye! Okay, I’m not going right now, but I will be in a … Continue reading

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Unholy Moses and The Lost Commandments

No, the title doesn’t refer to a forgotten garage band from the 60’s (although it would be a very good name) but rather to another on of his those entries that covers a couple of things of dubious relevance to … Continue reading

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