conventions

Steampunk Alchemy Fest This Weekend

Join me June 6-8 for Steampunk Alchemy Fest!

slasher

Final Destination: Bloodlines Review (Film, 2025)

Final Destination: Bloodlines is equal parts a sincere attempt to establish continuity in the film's universe and an over the top, schlocky, howler of a horror film filled with laughs and gore.

Music

Eurovision 2025 According to Sketching Details

Eurovision 2025 is stacked with fantastic songs. Here are a few of my favorites.

movie review

Sinners Review (Film, 2025)

Ryan Coogler's Sinners cements him as one of the most important filmmakers working in America today.

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.

sdmedia

Updates for April

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

book review

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.

News

Join Me at CycloneCon

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

dark comedy

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.

film review

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.

Announcements

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.

film review

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.

awards

Celebrating Horror at the 97th Academy Awards

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

sdmedia

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.

Film

Best Horror of 2024

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

Announcements

My Heart Monsters Coming to HorrorCon

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

Announcements

Coming to CycloneCon

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

Event

Coming to NJ Horror Con

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

Film

Best Directors of 2024

A look at some of the best directors from 2024.

Film

Best Films of 2024

2024 was an amazing year for weird and fascinating films.

Announcements

On the Cusp of a New Year

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

Announcements

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.

Announcements

Holiday Spirits Available Now

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

Art

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?

Announcements

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.