The idea that such a show could conceal real monsters behind nothing more than gel lights and face powder is stunning. We all know carnivals and traveling troupes are creepy. The title suggests a brilliant premise – one that encapsulates conflict. Which brings me to The Traveling Vampire Show. Where’s the conflict? What’s the story arc?

When it comes to plot, though, it’s a different story. I never have trouble coming up with characters. There’s a middle-aged, asexual couple with fluid gender-identities too – I think they design the special effects, create the makeups and manage the books. I’ve been imagining a world in which he could live – a world populated by tattooed, pierced prop artist / roadies, and an acting troupe made up from self-identified vampires, their consenting blood dolls, militant pagans, and other societal drop-outs. This clown on the other hand – with his smeared greasepaint and his insecurities – is seductive. I remember reading those words, many months ago, and thinking there was no way I would ever feel the urge to cheat on my beloved baby-witch, Lizzy. Run as fast as you can in the other direction. It says it’s way, way more publishable, plus more fun. The Sexy New Book idea always promises it will never be difficult it will never be a burden. They want to lure you away from your existing project, those boring bad days of writing month after month, no end in sight.

These new ideas are going to pop up, assuring you a baggage-free new beginning. Gorgeous, tantalizing new book ideas will arrive, making juicy promises.

“When you’re working on your book, you will undoubtedly be tempted by Fresh Start Sirens. I was warned that this would happen:įrom Chapter After Chapter by Heather Sellers, Chapter 20. Since I had my dream, about a hypnotist clown working in a traveling haunted house, I’ve repeatedly caught myself outlining a new novel inside my head. Posted: Ap| Author: Renae Rude - The Paranormalist | Filed under: *Macabre Media, *Writing & Editing, Books & Authors, Horror Writing, Hypnotist Clown (weres) | Tags: bits 'o creepiness, Chapter After Chapter, clown, Heather Sellers, Horror Writing, Renae Rude, Richard Laymon, The Paranormalist, The Traveling Vampire Show, writing | 11 Comments Best book title ever, wasted: The Traveling Vampire Show.

The traveling vampire show