Inspiration just keeps bringing new ideas. I have been so busy trying to keep up with the new ideas. It seems like I can't even finish writing down one idea when I already have several new ones to write down also. I have so much new things to add for so many different parts.
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https://mysteriesbyrose.wordpress.com/2026/05/07/more-new-characters-and-new-plot-twists/

More new characters and new plot twists

Inspiration just keeps bringing new ideas. I have been so busy trying to keep up with the new ideas. It seems like I can’t even finish writing down one idea when I already have several new on…

Mysteries by Rose

Writing Update 4/29/26

  • Back. I’m not just some mindless story promoting, blog posting bot from the depths of some tungsten hades. I’m still here, lurking in the shadows like some sort of specter in a two-story window of a Victorian mansion. I’ve got a bunch of new stuff to report in terms of what I’ve had published, working on, and other various tidbits. Here. We. Go.
  • I’ve got a new book coming out this summer. It is called The Unnamed: A Collection of Stories from the Greenland Diaries. There will be a ton of stories about my monsters. Over 30 stories from the Greenland Diaries universe. They will take place before the Drum, during it, immediately after its destruction, and decades after it appeared. The stories do cover the Unnamed, but also human survivors, and the Reanimated. I’m not sure when I’ll have it fully available on my bookstore, but it should be no later than July. I will be selling it at CONvergence, and also having a book release party for it August. More details coming soon.
  • I had a trio of poems published over at Horrific Scribblings. There was the Lucky and Broken, which is about Medusa’s lair and her stone victims. The Sounds, which includes a troll who hates the sounds of happiness. Then the Bloody Blade, which follows a cavernous sword and its samurai master. You find all three right here to read. It is a great publication. Super honored.
  • I will have a table for Art a Whirl coming up here in the Twin Cities. Not sure the exact details yet, but it is coming up soon in May on the 15th, 16th, and 17th. I’ll be selling books in this cool studio place. I’m excited.
  • My poem the Breadcrumbs was published by Carmina Magazine. It is about a dragon musing over the constant string of knights willing to die at his doorstep looking for glory. You can read it right here, but also should check out the awesome lit magazine overall.
  • October is looking like a busy month for me. I know that is a long way off, but I’ll have quite a few events going. Three different events it looks like. A couple different readings. Might add one more event. October is a big month for a literary horror writer like myself.
  • Another poem of mine was published by a literary magazine. This time it is Mouthwatering and it is available at Star*Line. This is a paid magazine, so you need a subscription. Still an amazing place, and I highly suggest supporting them. Carnivorous fish torment a seaside town. As one does.
  • The amount of media I’ve been digesting has been all over the place. Finally beat Expedition 33. One of my favorite games of all time. Easily in my top five. Incredible story. Awesome gameplay. Unforgettable music. I’ll be replaying it for the rest of my life.
  • Been watching a lot of anime since I converted my wife to it the last year or so. I can’t even remember all the ones I’ve watch recently. One of them was My Hero Academia Vigilantes. I was a big fan of the original series, and this one is a bit more subtle and humorous. Fun to be back in that universe again. I appreciate that Knuckle Buster doesn’t have a quirk. He just beats the crap out of people.
  • Listened to some Stephen King recently via audiobook. Really good storyteller. I had not read much by him in my life, but really appreciated a lot of his short stories. Had to stop listening because one of them was simply too dark to continue. Maybe I’ll get back to it. I’m listening to Dungeon Crawler Carl right now with my wife. It is fantastic. I’m really enjoying it, especially since we’re playing through Minecraft Dungeons together for the second time.
  • Still making my way through ALL of Anne Sexton’s poem. Still marvelous, sad, dark, depressing, and all of that. Started reading a collection of Wallace Steven’s poems as well. Quite a contrast between the two. Stevens continues to be one of my favorites. So does Sexton.
  • Alrighty, well, that’s all I got for now. I hope you all are staying healthy and safe. Thank you for reading my work and continuing to support me. Plenty of more announcements on the way. Take care!

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Stones, Bridges, and Blades: Three Poems of Legend and Lore

The gift of legendary petrification. The loneliness of a hungry troll. The caretaker of a hungry blade. Dark poetry inspired by global lore.

Horrific Scribblings

Big update about my recent publications, new book out in the summer, and other various ramblings. Thank you for continuing to support my voice and work. Details in the post:

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https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com/2026/04/29/writing-update-4-29-26/

Writing Update 4/29/26

Back. I’m not just some mindless story promoting, blog posting bot from the depths of some tungsten hades. I’m still here, lurking in the shadows like some sort of specter in a two-stor…

Patrick W. Marsh

This new rock star I started to create didn't only bring in his bandmates. He has already bring so many new characters into the story universe. Including a new villain. I'm not sure how many villains there is in the story universe right now. Maybe I should create a list of villains.
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https://mysteriesbyrose.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/more-new-characters-plus-new-villain/

More new characters plus new villain

This new rock star I started to create didn’t only bring in his bandmates. He has already bring so many new characters into the story universe. Including a new villain. I’m not sure how…

Mysteries by Rose

Today I have been busy with two things. Slowly starting to working on with the replotting the 4 books of the first series. But I was also inspired to create another new rock star into the story universe. Since, I still need several new rock stars on different stories.
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https://mysteriesbyrose.wordpress.com/2026/04/22/there-is-new-rock-star-in-my-story-universe/

There is new rock star in my story universe

Today I have been busy with two things. Slowly starting to working on with the replotting the 4 books of the first series. But I was also inspired to create another new rock star into the story uni…

Mysteries by Rose

I'm so happy that I can bring back this plot. Around a year ago I was forced to cut this plot out from my first rock star murder mystery romance book series. And it was hard to cut out. Since, it was something that had been part of the original story idea.
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https://mysteriesbyrose.wordpress.com/2026/04/18/bringing-back-plot-i-was-forced-to-cut/

Bringing back plot I was forced to cut

I’m so happy that I can bring back this plot. Around a year ago I was forced to cut this plot out from my first rock star murder mystery romance book series. And it was hard to cut out. Since…

Mysteries by Rose

Apparently 1980's rock stars are great source for inspiration rock star book series. A lot of people say that scrolling in social media is always a waste of time. But this time I did hit jackpot. Seeing cool picture from the 80's did give my new inspiration for a new scene.
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https://mysteriesbyrose.wordpress.com/2026/04/10/more-inspiration-and-a-new-idea-to-add/

More inspiration and a new idea to add

Apparently 1980’s rock stars are great source for inspiration rock star book series. A lot of people say that scrolling in social media is always a waste of time. But this time I did hit jack…

Mysteries by Rose