I'm shocked to learn that Marcy Robin is no longer with us. I hadn't seen or heard much from her since the 2016 Festival. I suppose her illness is the reason why. Marcy was a superfan who helped keep the show alive through Shadowgram and the Festivals.  She was always nice to me during my participation in the Festival Costume Galas. Like Patrick said, it's hard to believe she's no longer with us. My condolences. To Kathleen and the rest of Marcy's family and friends. May she rest in peace.

ProfStokes

Thank you all for your kind wishes! 

ProfStokes

Oh no! I remember her well and delighted in her posts here. I'm so sorry to learn she's gone. RIP, friend Raineypark.

ProfStokes

Hello, cousins!

I have some news I'm excited to share. Last month, my first book, a novel called Smithy, was published. This  was the culmination of years of work, waiting, and wondering if my writing would ever see the light of day.

Smithy is a story inspired by the famous haunted houses of Great Britain. However, I've never been to Great Britain, so I decided to write what I did know and set my story in a place I have visited: Newport, RI. In fact, the purportedly haunted house in my book resembles a very particular house in Newport with which we're all familiar (hence the "Semi-OT" in my post).

One blogger who reviewed my book recognized the connection and has illustrated her review of Smithy with images of Seaview Terrace: https://amiesbookreviews.wordpress.com/2021/02/20/smithy-by-indie-author-amanda-desiree-is-a-triumph-this-exceptional-book-is-one-of-the-best-horror-titles-i-have-read-in-years-and-is-truly-unique-destined-to-be-the-sleeper-hit-of-2021/?fbclid=IwAR1TKpjRbK1xmn1RLWe7dw3cMyX8106e1VAcyOgSAAkYijAW58zGJtWxjbE

My book is dedicated to "my cousins from England." When I started out in online fandom, I participated in several fan fiction groups that helped me cut my writing teeth. Moreover, I've always felt welcomed and accepted within the DS community more than anywhere else. Thank you all for your support!

ProfStokes/Amanda Desiree

I got to see Project Power (at the time, it was "Untitled Project") in a preview screening in February. It was fun, and good to see JGL again.

ProfStokes

Shadow Gram reported on Facebook yesterday that John Karlen has died.  I'm having trouble copying and pasting the bulletin, but maybe someone else with access will be able to do so.

Karlen was one of the greats, as an actor and as a personable guy who was kind to his fans and respected by his colleagues. I'm sad to hear he's gone. 

ProfStokes

Thank you! 

ProfStokes