Jon RichterFeb 17, 20206 minImpressions of MarrakeshMy recent trip to Marrakesh was so interesting that, for this week’s post, I thought I’d download some of my thoughts about the city.
Jon RichterFeb 11, 20206 minShameless Self-Promotion: overcoming the horrors of marketing your own workThere are many challenges in writing a book... but the part of the journey that I’ve found the toughest is undoubtedly marketing.
Jon RichterFeb 3, 20202 minUpdate! Plans for the website and the blogHi everybody! I’m really pleased to start the week with a couple of announcements.
Jon RichterJan 27, 20206 minBecome The Hero: why I loved the Fighting Fantasy 'choose your own adventure' booksI remember being unsettled by the description of my gruesome demise in the dead of night, at the hands (and claws, and tentacles) of...
Jon RichterJan 13, 20207 minA Righteous Avenger: the five best Jack Reacher thrillersWhen I saw the bloody footprints on the front cover of Killing Floor, the very first Jack Reacher novel, I immediately grabbed it.
Jon RichterDec 30, 20196 minFor Life, Not Just For Christmas: the five best board games I've played recentlyIf the board game bug hasn’t yet left your system... here are five fantastic games I've recently played and thoroughly enjoyed.
Jon RichterDec 13, 20195 minMore Disturbing Unsolved MysteriesToday, I thought I’d bring you two more deeply unnerving unexplained incidents... to whet your appetite for some amateur sleuthing.
Jon RichterNov 29, 20193 minWhy Short Stories Are Great... For Readers And For Writers!Given that a lot of people do much of their reading on the commute to and from work, the short story format is absolutely perfect...
Jon RichterNov 15, 20194 minWhy Video Games Are The Best Way To Tell StoriesAs the video game medium matures, creators have realised its story-telling potential...
Jon RichterNov 1, 20191 minJon Richter's Disturbing Works (Volume Two) - my new short horror collectionI'm very proud, excited and nervous to announce the release of my latest book: Jon Richter's Disturbing Works (Volume Two)!
Jon RichterOct 18, 20194 minRunners' World: Why I recommend running to everyoneI’m currently reading Haruki Murakami’s fascinating memoir What I Talk About When I Talk About Running, and starting to think about...
Jon RichterOct 4, 20193 minScared Of The Rings: The daunting prospect of tackling the fantasy genreIf fantasy stories don't all have to contain armour-plated knights and fire-breathing dragons, then what does 'fantasy' even mean?
Jon RichterSep 21, 20191 minDisturbing Works Volume Two: another collection of short, dark tales with a twistIn today's post, I'm thrilled to reveal the front cover of my latest project: Disturbing Works (Volume Two)!
Jon RichterSep 6, 20193 minBook Review - Bloody Sheets: War Against The Klan (by Andy Rausch)Any uncertainty I had about what to expect was quickly dispelled by the brutal opening chapters. This would be a breakneck, violent tale...
Jon RichterAug 23, 20191 minDark Natter: Dark Fiction DissectedIn today's post, I'm delighted to announce the launch of my new podcast, Dark Natter!
Jon RichterAug 9, 20194 minBatman Forever: Five Reasons the Caped Crusader is the Greatest SuperheroHe is the world’s greatest detective, the darkest of knights, and in my opinion he’ll always stand head and shoulders above the rest...
Jon RichterJul 26, 20197 min3 Chilling Unsolved MysteriesFor today’s post, I wanted to share with you three unsolved and utterly haunting mysteries that I've stumbled upon in recent years.
Jon RichterJul 12, 20194 minAm I Having a Midlife Crisis?For today's post, I thought I'd explore the idea of the 'midlife crisis'... by telling you about mine!
Jon RichterJun 28, 20197 minEngland's Most Hated King (and how Britain's dark history inspired Game Of Thrones)The story of Richard III has everything. Battles, betrayal, insanity, conspiracy, and a Machiavellian monarch... or perhaps not?
Jon RichterJun 14, 20193 min5 Great Podcasts For Fans of Dark FictionAs a dark fiction writer/fanatic, I'm always on the listen-out for the best macabre stories, so if you like your audio creepy...