Carmilla Voiez writes about her life, depression, Drac in a Box Gothic Clothing, LGBTQ+, feminism, Horror Fiction, Book reviews, Horror novels, Scotland, UK, creative writing, free short stories, writing prompts, writer workshops, indie author advice.

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My Work-in-Progress: This Glass House
Friday, October 10, 2025
An early glimpse at what may become my next novel
A Day at the Races
Monday, September 29, 2025
a short story written in dialect
An Echo of Children and Weapons
Monday, September 15, 2025
Review of the new novel by Ramsey Campbell and film by Zach Cregger
September update
Thursday, September 11, 2025
DIY MFA, healing and work-in-progress
I was a Fashion School Serial Killer
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Looking at issues one and two of this 2025 Horror Comic
Update: life, injury and my DIY MFA
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
How my creative writing studies are keeping me sane(ish).
DIY Creative Writing MFA
Monday, July 28, 2025
A sneak peek at the 12-month syllabus
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Part Nine: Marketing
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Part Eight: Publishing
Malevolent Fairy by BB Clifford
Sunday, June 1, 2025
A book review. Content warning: horror, misogyny, rape, suicide.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Part Seven: Proofreading
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Novel
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Part Six: Editing
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