Film Critic & Horror Writer. Heeding a macabre calling listening to “Mother Ghost Nursery Rhymes” in kindergarten, Kevin A. Ranson wrote in grade school and filled countless notebooks with story ideas while touring the Mediterranean in the US Navy. Author of The Spooky Chronicles, the thriller series The Matriarch Vampires, and critic for MovieCrypt.com as host Grim D. Reaper #grmdrpr. Sith master of Google-Fu, Bing-Jitsu, and buttered toast (you want some toast?)
I just wrote a piece over on Vamped.org about my take on vampires. Here’s a bit: One issue I’ve noticed in a lot of paranormal fiction is scale: getting too big too fast. All the vampires have a werewolf bodyguard, legions of angels are waiting behind every storm cloud, and the sewers are bursting with … More Less Is More: Creating a Vampire World
I’m not saying this is bad – I’m just asking if this is how it has to be. I am a male writer who tends to write strong female characters in paranormal horror. This isn’t just my opinion (although it is my intent), but I am told by readers that I do. If a heroine … More Must the Male Vampire Always Be On Top in Paranormal Romance?
I like “Tendrils Never Lie” by Kevin A Ranson. It successfully incorporates some classical horror concepts into a very well observed and executed modern setting. That blurb is one tiny part of a full anthology review of The Best of The Horror Society 2013 available on Amazon. Someone not only reviewed the book but talked … More Praise for “Tendrils Never Lie” – Thank You!
In an effort to continue supporting The Matriarch and get the word out, I have begun processing a series of new images which will eventually become the foundation for a new book trailer. For those of you who’ve read it, is this how you imagined Janiss? For those of you who have not, is it … More New Key Art for The Matriarch: “Janiss in the Graveyard”
ThinkingSkull.com 
You must be logged in to post a comment.