Gary circled September 29, 1974 in his date book in bold red marker. He dared not write anything else, for fear of jinxing it.
Read moreSpooky Rhymes and Creepy Content by Todd Summar
Words, like incantations, can serve as the backbone of any Halloween spectacle. Stories complement images to conjure a delightfully spooky mood.
Read moreConversations: Todd Summar with Adam McOmber
The title of Adam McOmber’s latest novel, The Ghost Finders, is deceptively simple. Occult detectives Henry Coxton, Violet Asquith, and their not-quite-human associate Christopher X search for spirits, or what they call abnaturals, as Coxton & Co. in Edwardian-era London.
Read moreConversations: Eileen Madden with Adam Morgan
You know when a friend visits from out of town, you can see your home town in a whole new light? You visit places you haven’t seen in a while, and you might even learn about hidden treasures you didn’t know where there. Adam Morgan is that friend to the Chicago book community.
Read moreConversations: Todd Summar with Julia Fine
Though it was just released on February 23, 2021, Julia Fine’s sophomore novel, The Upstairs House, has already garnered considerable praise. Sarah Lyall of The New York Times called it “bonkers, provocative...an assured, beautifully written book.”
Read moreStories After Dark: Todd Summar reads "The Dark Parts"
Todd Summar writes fiction and essays, and serves as an editor for publishers and individuals. His work has appeared in Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet, Literary Hub, and The Chicago Review of Books, among others. He has served as an instructor for StoryStudio Chicago. He is the founding editor of Goreyesque and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia College Chicago.
Read moreEp. 19 : Todd Summar
On 20 August 2020, we spoke with writer and editor Todd Summar! Todd Summar writes novels, short stories, and essays.
Read moreStarting Off Strong: Getting the Most Out of Your Fiction From Page One with Todd Summar
In this fifth video of our new Open House Virtual Book Arts Workshops, Todd Summar discusses tips, guidelines, and writing exercises you can use to develop a strong first draft of a short story or novel.
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