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Eurovision and Genre Songs

Eurovision and Genre Songs

The Eurovision Song Contest is not afraid of embracing genre, from heavy metal monster bands to space wolves singing about bananas. This year is no exception.

Book covers for short story collections and non-fiction collections by Robert J Gannon

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Updates for April

Reflections after a fantastic convention experience on how I present my published work.

Sunrise on the Reaping: A Hunger Games Novel by Suzanne Collins, featuring a purple to gray gradient background and a gold trinket of a snake wrapping around a loop to become a songbi

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins Review (Book, 2025)

Sunrise on the Reaping is Suzanne Collins best and most brutal entry in The Hunger Games' universe.

Join Me at CycloneCon

Join Me at CycloneCon

I'll be at Author's Alley at CycloneCon, Centenary University's student-run fan convention, on April 5, 2025.

Death of a Unicorn movie poster, featuring star Jenna Ortega staring up into the mouth of a unicorn with razor sharp teeth.

Death of a Unicorn Review (Film, 2025)

Death of a Unicorn is Weird with a capital W, a deeply satirical and gory horror/slasher about unicorns, family bonds, and pharmaceutical greed.

Robert Pattinson as Mickey 17, in his space suit, standing in front of the fading outline of 16 Mickey's before him. Movie poster.

Mickey 17 Review (Film, 2025)

We are in a Renaissance of capital W weird fiction and Bong Joon Ho’s Mickey 17 is a masterclass in satirical bizarre sci-fi.

What's New? March 2025

March has been quite busy for Sketching Details and it doesn’t appear to be slowing down any time soon.

A woman stares at her own reflection, which is reflected in another mirror behind her. The soft red "I'm Not A Robot" text appears above her. Movie poster.

I'm Not a Robot Review (Short Film, 2024)

A dystopian sci-fi short film about an existential crisis created by a failed CAPTCHA test? Sign me up.

"Have You Ever Dreamt Of A Better Version Of Yourself?" The Substance movie poster features a collage of images from the film, including closeups on eyes, teeth, and injections.

Celebrating Horror at the 97th Academy Awards

You couldn’t avoid the reach of The Substance if you tried at the Oscars.

Vendor booth at NJ HorrorCon featuring 3D sculptures, a book of art prints, and a rack of books.

On Vending at My First Horror Convention Appearance in Over a Decade

I achieved a dream this weekend and it was everything and nothing like I expected.

Best Horror of 2024

We’re in a horror renaissance right now and I couldn’t be happier.

My Heart Monsters Coming to HorrorCon

Find me and the My Heart Monsters at NJ Horror Con.

Coming to CycloneCon

I’ll be at Centenary University’s CycloneCon as part of the Author Alley event. Details inside.

Coming to NJ Horror Con

Come find me at New Jersey Horror Con on March 1 and 2.

Best Directors of 2024

A look at some of the best directors from 2024.

Best Films of 2024

2024 was an amazing year for weird and fascinating films.

On the Cusp of a New Year

A quick look at what is to come for Sketching Details in 2025.

Tick: A Short Musical Sheet Music is Coming

“Trust (Nerves)” from Tick: A Short Musical is now available for purchase as sheet music for piano/vocal/bass. Details inside.

Holiday Spirits Available Now

Holiday Spirits is available to order now on all major digital platforms, my Ko-Fi included.

Making Art and Craft Again

I’m getting back into selling my art and crafts online again. It’s only been, what, 12 years since I shut down the Halloween prop business?

A Holiday Miracle: Pre-Sale for Holiday Spirits

Eager readers, rejoice! You can get your copy of my new holiday horror collection Holiday Spirits: A Collection of Weird Fiction early by ordering now on Smashwords [https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1642409]. Details inside.

Happy Halloween: Holiday Spirits Coming Soon

Holiday Spirits, my new collection of weird fiction, comes out November 28.

The Substance Review (Film, 2024)

Oh well. I guess The Substance is my personality now.

The Beauty and the Beast Opera Version Review (Film, 1946/1994)

There is no wrong way to watch Cocteau’s The Beauty and the Beast. Might I recommend giving the Philip Glass opera adaptation a try?

I Saw the TV Glow Review (Film, 2024)

I Saw the TV Glow is a fantastic experiment in coming of age horror, using the tropes of analog horror to tell a moving story of young people trying to find their place in the world.