Welcome to Pen & Sword, a blog by two fans of all things reading and writing.
Join us for updates twice a week as we ramble about our favorite reads, bemoan the struggles of being an aspiring author, and discuss anything else related to the lovely world of literature.
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Horror Month: Cryptids From Around the World
Welcome back to Horror Month at Pen & Sword! Are you ready to get spooky? This week, we’re talking all about cryptids. Everyone’s familiar with the most famous creatures that haven’t yet been proven to exist- Bigfoot, Nessie, Chupacabra, The… Continue reading
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Some Horror-ish Book Recommendations
Horror is not a genre that everyone enjoys. I’ve only just started getting into it, meaning I’ve read quite a few books that toe the line. While the genre as a whole may not be appealing to some, I think… Continue reading
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Horror Month: Is Suspiria Really That Scary?
Scroll to the bottom of this post for the TL;DR. Good day, witches and ghouls and ghosts! We are well underway with the Horror Month festivities here at Pen & Sword. I hope I’m having a great time reading and… Continue reading
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My Accidental Year of the Vampire
2026 has accidentally turned into the year in which I consume loads of vampire media. I did not intend for this to happen, nor did I realize it until my fifth book which involved a vampire. I’m not complaining at… Continue reading
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Horror Month: Spooky Storytime
Happy Horror Month!!! We finally made it, everyone. We suffered through a very long (at least in my city) summer that kind of overstayed its welcome. I love October because it gives me a perfectly valid excuse to not shut… Continue reading
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Three More Spooky Short Stories
Last year, I shared some good spooky stories perfect for Halloween. I figured I would share three more that I’ve thought about recently, and might pick up myself before spooky season is over. If you haven’t yet, take a look… Continue reading
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UNSCHEDULED: Home Bodies is OUT NOW!
Hey friends! Just dropping in during your Friday lunch break to let you know that HOME BODIES IS HERE! I have been so excited for this anthology ever since the call was first put out. I wrote a story just… Continue reading
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I’m Ready to Hibernate
If you’ve been with us for a while, you might know that every October, I take a writing break. This allows me to do two things: recharge my brain, and consume as much horror media as possible. This year, I’m… Continue reading
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Fall Media Recommendations
Fall officially started last week, and I couldn’t be happier. It’s my favorite season, full of changing colors, fun holidays, and cool weather. One of the best parts about fall is enjoying the great books and movies that come with… Continue reading
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Cobwebs is Here!
Talk about time flying by! My second short story collection is now here for your enjoyment. Look upon its beauty and splendor. I thought it’d be fun to talk all about Cobwebs this week since it’s a lovely little newborn.… Continue reading
