For several years now I have had vague notions bouncing around my skull for a potential trilogy of horror novels. While I have written a number of horror short stories and many years ago even a horror film script I have never attempt a novel of that genre.

The notions bouncing around I like but they had refused to assemble into a full story or even a decent plot; so I just kept them bouncing hoping that someday that they might finally fall into place.

The other, while listening to the Cinema Junkie podcast, something a guest said sparked that final epiphany that I had required. The approach, the theme, and most important of all, the ending of the first book suddenly snapped into focus. I can see how it opens, the general shape of the rising action and stakes, and the new balance that is achieved at the end of the tale.

I am still finishing up work on my military SF book and once that is out the door then I can start outlining and beating into shape the details of my first horror novel.