Jon Richter
Impressions of Marrakesh
My recent trip to Marrakesh was so interesting that, for this week’s post, I thought I’d download some of my thoughts about the city.
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Jon Richter
Feb 11, 20206 min read
Shameless Self-Promotion: overcoming the horrors of marketing your own work
There are many challenges in writing a book... but the part of the journey that I’ve found the toughest is undoubtedly marketing.
Jon Richter
Feb 3, 20202 min read
Update! Plans for the website and the blog
Hi everybody!
I’m really pleased to start the week with a couple of announcements.
Jon Richter
Jan 27, 20206 min read
Become The Hero: why I loved the Fighting Fantasy 'choose your own adventure' books
I remember being unsettled by the description of my gruesome demise in the dead of night, at the hands (and claws, and tentacles) of...
Jon Richter
Jan 13, 20207 min read
A Righteous Avenger: the five best Jack Reacher thrillers
When I saw the bloody footprints on the front cover of Killing Floor, the very first Jack Reacher novel, I immediately grabbed it.
Jon Richter
Dec 30, 20196 min read
For Life, Not Just For Christmas: the five best board games I've played recently
If the board game bug hasn’t yet left your system... here are five fantastic games I've recently played and thoroughly enjoyed.
Jon Richter
Dec 13, 20195 min read
More Disturbing Unsolved Mysteries
Today, I thought I’d bring you two more deeply unnerving unexplained incidents... to whet your appetite for some amateur sleuthing.
Jon Richter
Nov 29, 20193 min read
Why Short Stories Are Great... For Readers And For Writers!
Given that a lot of people do much of their reading on the commute to and from work, the short story format is absolutely perfect...
Jon Richter
Nov 15, 20194 min read
Why Video Games Are The Best Way To Tell Stories
As the video game medium matures, creators have realised its story-telling potential...
Jon Richter
Nov 1, 20191 min read
Jon Richter's Disturbing Works (Volume Two) - my new short horror collection
I'm very proud, excited and nervous to announce the release of my latest book: Jon Richter's Disturbing Works (Volume Two)!
Jon Richter
Oct 18, 20194 min read
Runners' World: Why I recommend running to everyone
I’m currently reading Haruki Murakami’s fascinating memoir What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, and starting to think about...
Jon Richter
Oct 4, 20193 min read
Scared Of The Rings: The daunting prospect of tackling the fantasy genre
If fantasy stories don't all have to contain armour-plated knights and fire-breathing dragons, then what does 'fantasy' even mean?
Jon Richter
Sep 21, 20191 min read
Disturbing Works Volume Two: another collection of short, dark tales with a twist
In today's post, I'm thrilled to reveal the front cover of my latest project: Disturbing Works (Volume Two)!
Jon Richter
Sep 6, 20193 min read
Book Review - Bloody Sheets: War Against The Klan (by Andy Rausch)
Any uncertainty I had about what to expect was quickly dispelled by the brutal opening chapters. This would be a breakneck, violent tale...
Jon Richter
Aug 23, 20191 min read
Dark Natter: Dark Fiction Dissected
In today's post, I'm delighted to announce the launch of my new podcast, Dark Natter!
Jon Richter
Aug 9, 20194 min read
Batman Forever: Five Reasons the Caped Crusader is the Greatest Superhero
He is the world’s greatest detective, the darkest of knights, and in my opinion he’ll always stand head and shoulders above the rest...
Jon Richter
Jul 26, 20197 min read
3 Chilling Unsolved Mysteries
For today’s post, I wanted to share with you three unsolved and utterly haunting mysteries that I've stumbled upon in recent years.
Jon Richter
Jul 12, 20194 min read
Am I Having a Midlife Crisis?
For today's post, I thought I'd explore the idea of the 'midlife crisis'... by telling you about mine!
Jon Richter
Jun 28, 20197 min read
England's Most Hated King (and how Britain's dark history inspired Game Of Thrones)
The story of Richard III has everything. Battles, betrayal, insanity, conspiracy, and a Machiavellian monarch... or perhaps not?
Jon Richter
Jun 14, 20193 min read
5 Great Podcasts For Fans of Dark Fiction
As a dark fiction writer/fanatic, I'm always on the listen-out for the best macabre stories, so if you like your audio creepy...
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