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I'm Nick Kelly, one of many Nick Kellys out there in the world wild web, but I'm the only ME that you'll ever know, and most folx are thankful for that. I'm a musician, a writer, an artist, a motorcycle rider, a hockey fanatic, a horror movie lover, a father, a husband, a son, and an overall lunatic. I've got some good stories so far on this wild ride I've called life and more comin' seemingly everyday, so hang out, pour yourself one up to the brim, and buckle up for safety. It's going to be a fun ride. more

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Serial Killers and Re-Writes

Serial Killers and Re-Writes

As I eagerly await my turn at recording my parts for the new Division CD, I'm still pounding away on the classwork and preparing to edit "Catwalk: Messiah" for consistency and adrenaline. I like what I have, but every time I read J. A. Konrath's blog, I feel like I'm in grade school again. The most recent post had me howling.

2008 has entered with a bang, and Sybir and I decided on a new tradition for ringing in the new year. Hopefully we can continue it. If I could say more, I would, but this is a family show.

Speaking of, I had a chance to write about schools of crime causation for a paper in class. That was a fun week of researching, drafting, editing and re-writing. I wound up handing in a 2000-word piece on Albert Fish. Read the linked article if you want to read about a gross killer and massive sexual deviant. This week is a team paper week, so I'm limited to mentioning Armin Meiwes, the German cannibal, but I take my shots where I can get them.

"Dexter in the Dark" was a great follow up to "Dearly Devoted Dexter" on my reading list. Now, if Showtime will get to releasing the Season Two DVD, I can get caught up on the show as well as the books.

No real goals or resolutions in this post. I've been far too scattered to have that degree of focus. That changes this week, since I have so much to do!

One Love,

nK

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It's almost the end of 2007, and I'm spending my few days off entertaining, researching and cleaning the house after the Christmas excitement. Fortunately, I have some time to read the stories that really interest me, and use that as something to chew on as I develop and improve my own writing.

So what is Cat reading these days? First up is the second Jeff Lindsay novel, Dearly Devoted Dexter". Since someone bought me the first book (and I devoured it on the plane to Vegas), I have really grown into a fan of Lindsay's whimsical (yet horrific) style, and the titular serial killer. The second book is even better than the first, IMHO. The Showtime series based on the character does a remarkable job of expanding the happenings from Dexter to his team and his family. Two thumbs up...as they say.

The second book I've been digging through is an anthology titled "Gratia Placenti : For the Sake of Pleasing". It's warped. It's nicely, disgusting, gagging, shaking your head warped. GP is a collection of short stories by some very talented authors, including Jim Reilly, my editor-in-chief at Horrorview.com. I had no idea the bastard could actually write. haha! J.A. Konrath also has a short in there, written with a perfect mix of comedy and gag reflex.

After those, I'll be pouring over "Dexter in the Dark", "These Guns for Hire" and a new Harold Schechter book. I do enjoy his work, especially his serial killer stuff, since it's all historical. I based my last paper on Albert Fish, the nasty old bastard I read about in Schechter's "Deranged".

That's about it. Time to drink about New Year's resolutions...I mean think. Ahem. Tomorrow night is another "get out and research" night, so I'm sure I'll be in touch soon. Cheers!

One Love,

nK

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