Trish Wilson
@trishcwilson.bsky.social
Trish Wilson writes horror, romance, & fantasy. She sometimes writes as Elizabeth Black & E. A. Black. As the Media Director for The Horror Zine, she has interviewed Ramsey Campbell, Bruce Campbell, Joe Lansdale & more.
November 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Well, it's late and I really need to get to bed. I'm finally tired. Good night, everyone! See you next week. #WeeknightWriters
November 21, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Well, it's late and I really need to get to bed. I'm finally tired. Good night, everyone! See you next week. #WeeknightWriters
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall
I'm waiting on a short horror story I subbed awhile back. Should get an answer by Dec 15. I also finished a big interview. It goes live at The Horror Zine in Feb. Right now, I'm in between gigs. I'm stumped coming up with another horror story idea at the moment.
I'm waiting on a short horror story I subbed awhile back. Should get an answer by Dec 15. I also finished a big interview. It goes live at The Horror Zine in Feb. Right now, I'm in between gigs. I'm stumped coming up with another horror story idea at the moment.
Q5: Time for a status update! How is your #FirstDraftFall project going? Are you struggling with anything we might be able to help with? #WeeknightWriters
November 21, 2025 at 1:35 AM
#WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall
I'm waiting on a short horror story I subbed awhile back. Should get an answer by Dec 15. I also finished a big interview. It goes live at The Horror Zine in Feb. Right now, I'm in between gigs. I'm stumped coming up with another horror story idea at the moment.
I'm waiting on a short horror story I subbed awhile back. Should get an answer by Dec 15. I also finished a big interview. It goes live at The Horror Zine in Feb. Right now, I'm in between gigs. I'm stumped coming up with another horror story idea at the moment.
#WeeknightWriters
First off, don't panic or despair. What do you like to do for fun that isn't connected to writing? Read short stories for enjoyment to get out of that bad headzone & to inspire you. Do something different to change your routine. All of that may help jump start your creative mind.
First off, don't panic or despair. What do you like to do for fun that isn't connected to writing? Read short stories for enjoyment to get out of that bad headzone & to inspire you. Do something different to change your routine. All of that may help jump start your creative mind.
Q4: What advice would you give to someone dealing with writer’s block? #WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall
November 21, 2025 at 1:32 AM
#WeeknightWriters
First off, don't panic or despair. What do you like to do for fun that isn't connected to writing? Read short stories for enjoyment to get out of that bad headzone & to inspire you. Do something different to change your routine. All of that may help jump start your creative mind.
First off, don't panic or despair. What do you like to do for fun that isn't connected to writing? Read short stories for enjoyment to get out of that bad headzone & to inspire you. Do something different to change your routine. All of that may help jump start your creative mind.
#WeeknightWriters
When I get writer's block, I do something else I enjoy for fun like bake, do some stretching exercises & watch TV or a movie. If I take my mind off it, that helps. I also mull a story in my head longer or read for inspiration. Once I settle down, the words come to me.
When I get writer's block, I do something else I enjoy for fun like bake, do some stretching exercises & watch TV or a movie. If I take my mind off it, that helps. I also mull a story in my head longer or read for inspiration. Once I settle down, the words come to me.
Q3: What helped you get out of writer’s block? Is this a strategy you’ve used consistently, or do you need to take a different approach every time? #WeeknightWriters #FirstDraftFall
November 21, 2025 at 1:29 AM
#WeeknightWriters
When I get writer's block, I do something else I enjoy for fun like bake, do some stretching exercises & watch TV or a movie. If I take my mind off it, that helps. I also mull a story in my head longer or read for inspiration. Once I settle down, the words come to me.
When I get writer's block, I do something else I enjoy for fun like bake, do some stretching exercises & watch TV or a movie. If I take my mind off it, that helps. I also mull a story in my head longer or read for inspiration. Once I settle down, the words come to me.
#WeeknightWriters
Writer's block felt like boredom and futility. I didn't want to write because I didn't see the point. I keep reminding myself I'm aiming for pro markets so the rejections will pile up. This is normal. I need to remember that.
Writer's block felt like boredom and futility. I didn't want to write because I didn't see the point. I keep reminding myself I'm aiming for pro markets so the rejections will pile up. This is normal. I need to remember that.
Q2: If you’ve experienced writer’s block - during #FirstDraftFall or generally - what did it feel like? #WeeknightWriters
November 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
#WeeknightWriters
Writer's block felt like boredom and futility. I didn't want to write because I didn't see the point. I keep reminding myself I'm aiming for pro markets so the rejections will pile up. This is normal. I need to remember that.
Writer's block felt like boredom and futility. I didn't want to write because I didn't see the point. I keep reminding myself I'm aiming for pro markets so the rejections will pile up. This is normal. I need to remember that.
#WeeknightWriters
I think writer's block is real. I get it occasionally when I paint myself into a corner in a story. I also get it when I can't find the inspiration to write.
I think writer's block is real. I get it occasionally when I paint myself into a corner in a story. I also get it when I can't find the inspiration to write.
Q1: Do you believe in writer’s block? If so, have you experienced it - either during #FirstDraftFall or when working on other projects? #WeeknightWriters
November 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
#WeeknightWriters
I think writer's block is real. I get it occasionally when I paint myself into a corner in a story. I also get it when I can't find the inspiration to write.
I think writer's block is real. I get it occasionally when I paint myself into a corner in a story. I also get it when I can't find the inspiration to write.
#WomenWritersNet
A6: My goals and aspirations for 2026:
1. Branch out on interviews. Find other publications to write for.
2. Re: short stories - keep aiming for pro markets knowing I may not see much if anything published.
3. Submit short stories to more semi-pro markets.
A6: My goals and aspirations for 2026:
1. Branch out on interviews. Find other publications to write for.
2. Re: short stories - keep aiming for pro markets knowing I may not see much if anything published.
3. Submit short stories to more semi-pro markets.
November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
#WomenWritersNet
A6: My goals and aspirations for 2026:
1. Branch out on interviews. Find other publications to write for.
2. Re: short stories - keep aiming for pro markets knowing I may not see much if anything published.
3. Submit short stories to more semi-pro markets.
A6: My goals and aspirations for 2026:
1. Branch out on interviews. Find other publications to write for.
2. Re: short stories - keep aiming for pro markets knowing I may not see much if anything published.
3. Submit short stories to more semi-pro markets.
#WomenWritersNet
A5: I've read mostly non-fiction this year. The most informative and inspiring stuff I've read is from Boston College historian Heather Cox Richardson. She talks politics in a sane, calm manner. I write horror, and after reading her I realized real life is much more frightening.
A5: I've read mostly non-fiction this year. The most informative and inspiring stuff I've read is from Boston College historian Heather Cox Richardson. She talks politics in a sane, calm manner. I write horror, and after reading her I realized real life is much more frightening.
November 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
#WomenWritersNet
A5: I've read mostly non-fiction this year. The most informative and inspiring stuff I've read is from Boston College historian Heather Cox Richardson. She talks politics in a sane, calm manner. I write horror, and after reading her I realized real life is much more frightening.
A5: I've read mostly non-fiction this year. The most informative and inspiring stuff I've read is from Boston College historian Heather Cox Richardson. She talks politics in a sane, calm manner. I write horror, and after reading her I realized real life is much more frightening.
#WomenWritersNet
A4: My favorite resources are Google, the Internet Movie Database, several Facebook and Bluesky writers groups, two groups on Fark (a snarky news aggregator) and my husband for support and a sounding board.
A4: My favorite resources are Google, the Internet Movie Database, several Facebook and Bluesky writers groups, two groups on Fark (a snarky news aggregator) and my husband for support and a sounding board.
November 20, 2025 at 6:36 PM
#WomenWritersNet
A4: My favorite resources are Google, the Internet Movie Database, several Facebook and Bluesky writers groups, two groups on Fark (a snarky news aggregator) and my husband for support and a sounding board.
A4: My favorite resources are Google, the Internet Movie Database, several Facebook and Bluesky writers groups, two groups on Fark (a snarky news aggregator) and my husband for support and a sounding board.
#WomenWritersNet
A3: My biggest challenge was to not go all fangirl over Bruce Campbell when he agreed to a Horror Zine interview. Groovy! 😄
A3: My biggest challenge was to not go all fangirl over Bruce Campbell when he agreed to a Horror Zine interview. Groovy! 😄
November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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A3: My biggest challenge was to not go all fangirl over Bruce Campbell when he agreed to a Horror Zine interview. Groovy! 😄
A3: My biggest challenge was to not go all fangirl over Bruce Campbell when he agreed to a Horror Zine interview. Groovy! 😄
#WomenWritersNet
A2: I was surprised how easy it's been to get interviews with A-list writers. I also didn't realize how isolating it can be to aim for pro publishers/ezines since they're very hard to get into. No bites so far, but I'll keep trying.
A2: I was surprised how easy it's been to get interviews with A-list writers. I also didn't realize how isolating it can be to aim for pro publishers/ezines since they're very hard to get into. No bites so far, but I'll keep trying.
Q2 What surprised you during
your writing processes this year?
Was it on or off the page?
#WomenWritersNet
your writing processes this year?
Was it on or off the page?
#WomenWritersNet
November 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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A2: I was surprised how easy it's been to get interviews with A-list writers. I also didn't realize how isolating it can be to aim for pro publishers/ezines since they're very hard to get into. No bites so far, but I'll keep trying.
A2: I was surprised how easy it's been to get interviews with A-list writers. I also didn't realize how isolating it can be to aim for pro publishers/ezines since they're very hard to get into. No bites so far, but I'll keep trying.
#WomenWritersNet
A1: As Media Director for The Horror Zine I interviewed Gwendolyn Kiste, Bruce Campbell (Groovy!), and (soon) John A. Russo (co-wrote NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero). I also saw three short horror stories published. One is inspired by the Lizzie Borden ax murders.
A1: As Media Director for The Horror Zine I interviewed Gwendolyn Kiste, Bruce Campbell (Groovy!), and (soon) John A. Russo (co-wrote NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero). I also saw three short horror stories published. One is inspired by the Lizzie Borden ax murders.
Q1 What writing projects did you
work on, complete, publish, etc, this year that you’d like to share with us?
Tell us a bit about your projects and share a quote from or link to them!
#WomenWritersNet
work on, complete, publish, etc, this year that you’d like to share with us?
Tell us a bit about your projects and share a quote from or link to them!
#WomenWritersNet
November 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
#WomenWritersNet
A1: As Media Director for The Horror Zine I interviewed Gwendolyn Kiste, Bruce Campbell (Groovy!), and (soon) John A. Russo (co-wrote NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero). I also saw three short horror stories published. One is inspired by the Lizzie Borden ax murders.
A1: As Media Director for The Horror Zine I interviewed Gwendolyn Kiste, Bruce Campbell (Groovy!), and (soon) John A. Russo (co-wrote NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero). I also saw three short horror stories published. One is inspired by the Lizzie Borden ax murders.
Reposted by Trish Wilson
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November 20, 2025 at 8:46 AM
November 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
November 20, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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My story THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR appears in THE LIZZIE BORDEN HOUSE ANTHOLOGY. All short stories based on the Lizzie Borden ax murders. Buy it at Amazon.
www.amazon.com/Lizzie-Borde...
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My story THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR appears in THE LIZZIE BORDEN HOUSE ANTHOLOGY. All short stories based on the Lizzie Borden ax murders. Buy it at Amazon.
www.amazon.com/Lizzie-Borde...
November 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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My story THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR appears in THE LIZZIE BORDEN HOUSE ANTHOLOGY. All short stories based on the Lizzie Borden ax murders. Buy it at Amazon.
www.amazon.com/Lizzie-Borde...
More...
My story THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR appears in THE LIZZIE BORDEN HOUSE ANTHOLOGY. All short stories based on the Lizzie Borden ax murders. Buy it at Amazon.
www.amazon.com/Lizzie-Borde...
#HorrorWritersChat
I'm the Media Director for The Horror Zine. Check out the zine for free here:
www.thehorrorzine.com
My interview with John A. Russo, co-writer of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero, comes out in Feb at The Horror Zine.
My web site: trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com
I'm the Media Director for The Horror Zine. Check out the zine for free here:
www.thehorrorzine.com
My interview with John A. Russo, co-writer of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero, comes out in Feb at The Horror Zine.
My web site: trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:21 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
I'm the Media Director for The Horror Zine. Check out the zine for free here:
www.thehorrorzine.com
My interview with John A. Russo, co-writer of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero, comes out in Feb at The Horror Zine.
My web site: trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com
I'm the Media Director for The Horror Zine. Check out the zine for free here:
www.thehorrorzine.com
My interview with John A. Russo, co-writer of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD with George Romero, comes out in Feb at The Horror Zine.
My web site: trishwilsonauthor.blogspot.com
Reposted by Trish Wilson
My characters are scared according to the plot more than their gender or lack of gender. #horrorwriterschat
Q4 is up. Ten minutes to outro and the promo: I am still working my way through. You're all wonderful busy bees today and I adore you!
This one is a little easier. No archetypes!
#HorrorWritersChat
This one is a little easier. No archetypes!
#HorrorWritersChat
November 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
My characters are scared according to the plot more than their gender or lack of gender. #horrorwriterschat
Reposted by Trish Wilson
I guess, and this is very stereotypical of masculinity, most of them fear being seen as weak. From obsessed stalkers to ruthless lawyers to a wannabe Hitler and his doubting son,* they all fear being perceived as weak. #HorrorWritersChat
*Don't worry, the neo-Nazis get what's coming to them.
*Don't worry, the neo-Nazis get what's coming to them.
Q4 is up. Ten minutes to outro and the promo: I am still working my way through. You're all wonderful busy bees today and I adore you!
This one is a little easier. No archetypes!
#HorrorWritersChat
This one is a little easier. No archetypes!
#HorrorWritersChat
November 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I guess, and this is very stereotypical of masculinity, most of them fear being seen as weak. From obsessed stalkers to ruthless lawyers to a wannabe Hitler and his doubting son,* they all fear being perceived as weak. #HorrorWritersChat
*Don't worry, the neo-Nazis get what's coming to them.
*Don't worry, the neo-Nazis get what's coming to them.
#HorrorWritersChat
A combination of losing control, being vulnerable & insecurity. That's why they can sometimes act like weapon's grade jerkoffs. They're hiding because they fear if they reveal their true selves, they'll be ridiculed or - worse - abandoned. So they lash out to keep everyone away.
A combination of losing control, being vulnerable & insecurity. That's why they can sometimes act like weapon's grade jerkoffs. They're hiding because they fear if they reveal their true selves, they'll be ridiculed or - worse - abandoned. So they lash out to keep everyone away.
Q4 is up. Ten minutes to outro and the promo: I am still working my way through. You're all wonderful busy bees today and I adore you!
This one is a little easier. No archetypes!
#HorrorWritersChat
This one is a little easier. No archetypes!
#HorrorWritersChat
November 19, 2025 at 8:05 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
A combination of losing control, being vulnerable & insecurity. That's why they can sometimes act like weapon's grade jerkoffs. They're hiding because they fear if they reveal their true selves, they'll be ridiculed or - worse - abandoned. So they lash out to keep everyone away.
A combination of losing control, being vulnerable & insecurity. That's why they can sometimes act like weapon's grade jerkoffs. They're hiding because they fear if they reveal their true selves, they'll be ridiculed or - worse - abandoned. So they lash out to keep everyone away.
Reposted by Trish Wilson
#HorrorWritersChat Q3:
It's interesting, as others have noted I don't think about these things while I write but I'm definitely working with these themes. My character Aurelia is the most traditionally powerful character in my Birch Island series. She is feminine but also physically imposing.
It's interesting, as others have noted I don't think about these things while I write but I'm definitely working with these themes. My character Aurelia is the most traditionally powerful character in my Birch Island series. She is feminine but also physically imposing.
Q3. I'm doing what I can to answer everyone, and repost, so bear with me. So I don't keep you waiting, I'll throw out 3. Interpret this one how you like. I know many queer folks like me do not align masculinity with man shaped. And with horror, we love to subvert our tales.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
November 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#HorrorWritersChat Q3:
It's interesting, as others have noted I don't think about these things while I write but I'm definitely working with these themes. My character Aurelia is the most traditionally powerful character in my Birch Island series. She is feminine but also physically imposing.
It's interesting, as others have noted I don't think about these things while I write but I'm definitely working with these themes. My character Aurelia is the most traditionally powerful character in my Birch Island series. She is feminine but also physically imposing.
Reposted by Trish Wilson
#HorrorWritersChat
It's recent in life I discovered I was bi
I'm attracted to the masuline & the feminine
If it can be called subversion, I try portray this;
Dude's can be pretty
Ladies can be handsome
And in my second book, Lost Witness, this realisation make my male lead fight a revolution
It's recent in life I discovered I was bi
I'm attracted to the masuline & the feminine
If it can be called subversion, I try portray this;
Dude's can be pretty
Ladies can be handsome
And in my second book, Lost Witness, this realisation make my male lead fight a revolution
November 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
It's recent in life I discovered I was bi
I'm attracted to the masuline & the feminine
If it can be called subversion, I try portray this;
Dude's can be pretty
Ladies can be handsome
And in my second book, Lost Witness, this realisation make my male lead fight a revolution
It's recent in life I discovered I was bi
I'm attracted to the masuline & the feminine
If it can be called subversion, I try portray this;
Dude's can be pretty
Ladies can be handsome
And in my second book, Lost Witness, this realisation make my male lead fight a revolution
#HorrorWritersChat
I do all three. For instance, in my story HENDER, B. J. has been ignoring his girlfriend and has been downright rude to her. He has a change of heart and character by the end of the story. He sees his own insecurities and overcomes them. Sadly, he can't avoid how the story ends.
I do all three. For instance, in my story HENDER, B. J. has been ignoring his girlfriend and has been downright rude to her. He has a change of heart and character by the end of the story. He sees his own insecurities and overcomes them. Sadly, he can't avoid how the story ends.
Q3. I'm doing what I can to answer everyone, and repost, so bear with me. So I don't keep you waiting, I'll throw out 3. Interpret this one how you like. I know many queer folks like me do not align masculinity with man shaped. And with horror, we love to subvert our tales.
#HorrorWritersChat
#HorrorWritersChat
November 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
#HorrorWritersChat
I do all three. For instance, in my story HENDER, B. J. has been ignoring his girlfriend and has been downright rude to her. He has a change of heart and character by the end of the story. He sees his own insecurities and overcomes them. Sadly, he can't avoid how the story ends.
I do all three. For instance, in my story HENDER, B. J. has been ignoring his girlfriend and has been downright rude to her. He has a change of heart and character by the end of the story. He sees his own insecurities and overcomes them. Sadly, he can't avoid how the story ends.
Reposted by Trish Wilson
Archetypes I love to, erm, play with, in my writing are:
> Cinnamon Rolls
> Byronic Heroes
(non-gender specific)
How many traumatic twists and tragedies until they embrace the dark side?
Find out with me 😊
#HorrorWritersChat
> Cinnamon Rolls
> Byronic Heroes
(non-gender specific)
How many traumatic twists and tragedies until they embrace the dark side?
Find out with me 😊
#HorrorWritersChat
Well then, #HorrorWritersChat. What's an archetype anyway? I jest. We're all writers here... after alllllllll....
November 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Archetypes I love to, erm, play with, in my writing are:
> Cinnamon Rolls
> Byronic Heroes
(non-gender specific)
How many traumatic twists and tragedies until they embrace the dark side?
Find out with me 😊
#HorrorWritersChat
> Cinnamon Rolls
> Byronic Heroes
(non-gender specific)
How many traumatic twists and tragedies until they embrace the dark side?
Find out with me 😊
#HorrorWritersChat