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There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.
~ Sophia Loren
Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art.
~ Stanislaw Jerzy Lec
Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.
~ Mark Twain
Hello and welcome to this issue of the Horror/Scary Newsletter!
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For some, childhood feels like yesterday, for others, a week ago or so. Eh, maybe like a month passed since we were that young. Everyone ages. Doesn't mean that the inner child does. As an adult, you remember things from your childhood, but forget that you can still be a child at heart no matter what age you are.
Do you remember? Can you remember? Are you still able to tap into that inner child?
Some people never really grow up, not in their heart. They're mischievous, playful, love kids and playing with them as if they were their age. The only sad part is, there's not many of them. As we age, adulthood changes us. Life and its obstacles can be vicious at times and some don't have any other option but to grow up fast. In the process, that playfulness gets left behind, never to return. It's a bit sad. Rushing every day, chasing that dollar, wanting that house, that promotion, our own personal goals. No one makes the time go by faster than us with our own demands.
However, as a writer, you can tap into that world of children, if you want. Remember, while adults enjoy a good horror story, children love them and are in awe of them.
I bet you didn't care about a romance movie or story when you were little, did ya? Not at the age of seven. No. You wanted to see or hear something scary that would scare the crap out of you, didn't you? Then you had to ask mom to turn on all the lights in the house because you were too afraid to go to the bathroom alone. Even then, she had to stand there, close by, never mind the light, because you thought the boogie man might come get you. Or was that just me?  Where was John Wick then?
While growing up, we didn't have family campfires, or camps to spend the summer at with other children, or maybe we did but I never liked the idea of being surrounded by a bunch of kids I didn't know. Instead, family and relatives were the name of the game. However, my cousins didn't have the same imagination I did. I've always lived in my head a lot. I bet many of you did as well.
As I look at my own child - and she is probably one of the reasons that inspired me to write this particular newsletter in the first place - I see imagination simply bubbling out of her. While she likes her dolls and mermaids, she has a ridiculous fondness of sharks - even had a chance to feed them - but also scary monsters, mummies, ghosts, skeletons, and anything else others might consider gruesome. I love that! It makes me smile and think of my own childhood. Wouldn't you?
Let's face it. Monsters are real. They do walk among us, but they're not skeletons or mummies. They're real people. People who wear a mask on a regular basis. All you have to do is look. Any child can tell you who the monster is if you observe their behavior. And if you do, never dismiss it.
And yet, those same kids have a fascination with anything creepy. Campfires are a great place to tell scary stories. When kids age, becoming those pesky teenagers, they dismiss the scary stories. Too grown up to listen to someone recite a tale of monsters in the woods, outwardly. Inwardly, they might crave it still. That's where books come in. It's where you as a writer come in.
Most teenagers are hard to deal with. Those years aren't always kind, precious, happy, or fun. But most of them like to read. While Harry Potter books might have made millions, doesn't mean it's the only good book out there. Find your inner child and remember! What did you want to read when you were young? What was your favorite story? Did you ever find the tale you always looked for? Scary and Horror isn't just for adults.
If I didn't give you any food for thought with this newsletter, then let me leave you with this. Write the story you always wanted to read as a child. Writing for adults is fine and dandy, but we forget. We don't remember what we read five years ago. Those written words don't stick with us like they do with children. Make a difference. Children don't care about a perfect outside world, only their own. Outside their world is nothing but chaos. And if you do see an actual ghost or mummy walking around, have them tell you their story so you can write it down.
Until next time, my scary friends!
~ Gaby 
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Comments for my previous "Horror/Scary Newsletter (May 3, 2023)" :
W.P. Gerace wrote:
Greetings Ms. Gaby,
I do hope you are doing well today. I truly loved this piece you wrote. I definitely relate to the non confrontational aspect you wrote. I am so bad with this and have a room mate that has easily manipulated me and my best friend is to the point she feels she has to fix it. I will also say my main character for my novel the more I think about it has a lot of my non confrontational characteristics. This was really a good point to bring up. I can also see the horror aspect of it. The mind can be a realm of horror. Thanks so much for sharing. You rock. :) :)
Yours Truly,
Bill G.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Mr. Bill!  I do think that our every day fears seems simple and are easily forgotten, when in reality, they are exactly what drives us. Especially our writing. It's always good to hear from you. I hope you enjoyed this newsletter just as much as you did the last.
CHRISTMAS cub-BELLS R RINGING! wrote:
I have my share of fears  but I'd never thought about using them in a horror story. Great suggestion! I like how you used your personal experiences, too. I could definitely connect. Great, thought-provoking newsletter!
Thanks, Cubs! I'm happy to hear you liked it. I think we just dismiss the everyday things in life and gloss over them way too quickly but when you think about it, there are many things we fear in life.
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Thank for showcasing my short story 'The View'!
You're most welcome, Jim! It's been a while since I've actually stopped by your port and reviewed anything so be prepared.
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