suspense – Jacke Wilson

January 31, 2021

The History of Literature #270 Edgar Allan Poe – “The Black Cat”

In 1843, Edgar Allan Poe, desperate for money and terrified that his wife was about to die, “became insane, with long intervals of horrible sanity.” Fueled by alcohol and despair, he fell into “fits of absolute unconsciousness”–and yet managed to write some of his greatest masterpieces, including “The Black Cat,” which has been shocking readers Continue reading

history of literature, Podcast

Edgar Allan Poe, Halloween, horror, Short Stories, suspense, terror

December 4, 2015

Suspense vs. Surprise: A Hitchcockian Look at the Clip “When Adele Was Jenny”

It’s a very familiar explanation and always worth repeating. Here’s Alfred Hitchcock: There is a distinct difference between “suspense” and “surprise,” and yet many pictures continually confuse the two. I’ll explain what I mean. We are now having a very innocent little chat. Let’s suppose that there is a bomb underneath this table between us. Continue reading

Arts, Writing

adele, Alfred Hitchcock, bbc, contest, disguise, impersonating adele, mystery, surprise, suspense, Writing Advice

June 3, 2014

Last Chance For Free Books! [Update: The Contest Has Closed]

Goodreads Book Giveaway The Promotion by Jacke Wilson Giveaway ends June 04, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win Hello! It’s crunch time, people! Only six hours left in the Goodreads Giveaway for my short novel, The Promotion, the “full of intrigue and deadpan comedy” book that everyone’s talking about. What’s the giveaway? Five lucky Continue reading

Authors, Fiction, Novellas, Publishing, The Promotion, Writing

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June 2, 2014

Two Days Left! Sign Up For Free Books Now! [Update: The Contest Has Closed]

Goodreads Book Giveaway The Promotion by Jacke Wilson Giveaway ends June 04, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win Happy Monday! Just a quick reminder that there are only two days left in the Goodreads Giveaway for my short novel, The Promotion, the “full of intrigue and deadpan comedy” book that everyone’s talking Continue reading

Authors, Fiction, Novellas, Publishing, The Promotion, Writing

free fiction, giveaway, Goodreads, Humor, legal, Literary fiction, suspense, The Promotion, TV Lenny

May 28, 2014

Free Books! Let the Goodreads Giveaway-ing Begin! [Update: The Contest Has Closed]

Goodreads Book Giveaway The Promotion by Jacke Wilson Giveaway ends June 04, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win Here we go! The folks at Goodreads have approved the application and are now hosting a Goodreads Giveaway for my short novel, The Promotion, the “full of intrigue and deadpan comedy” book that Continue reading

Authors, Fiction, Novellas, Publishing, The Promotion, Writing

free fiction, giveaway, Goodreads, Humor, legal, Literary fiction, suspense, The Promotion