Author: MacAshton

I write fiction about yetis, drunken monster, hunters and all other manner of creatures. My first novel, Whiteout - A Nick Ventner Adventure, has received universal praise and is available now wherever books are sold.

Godzilla Minus One – A Review in Brief

This Movie is for: Moviegoers that are fed up with the absolute trash Universal is trying to feed us with the Godzilla vs Kong series

Two Ways to Win

Here's a short story I wrote for the prompt: "Write a story about a warrior who doesn’t want to kill the dragon." I had a blast writing it, I hope you enjoy reading it.

The End, For Real This Time, Or Is It?

Here's another quick short story that came listening to The Doors and the prompt: "Write a story with an open ending that gives readers just enough details to draw their own conclusions."

A Haunting in Venice – Review in Brief

I love a good murder mystery, and a haunted Agatha Christie adaptation feels like the perfect fare to kick off spooky season. A Haunting in Venice manages to bring the chills, while also keeping true to the sarcastic whit of Christie’s famous detective, Poirot. While there are some genuine jump scares and creeps, the film … Continue reading A Haunting in Venice – Review in Brief →

Blackberry – A Review in Brief

From the moment I heard about Blackberry, I wanted to see it. I’m a huge fan of Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and this film was the first opportunity to see Glenn Howerton in a big leading role. I was not disappointed. He brought a mix of that famous psychotic Dennis Reynolds energy with a fresh … Continue reading Blackberry – A Review in Brief →

What does a review score mean anyway?

Over the last six months, I’ve been struggling whenever I’m tasked with reviewing something (a movie, a book, a bag of limited-edition chips). Looking back through my history on Letterboxd (a film rating app), I noticed I was highly inconsistent with what I gave my coveted – I’m sure someone covets it - five-star rating … Continue reading What does a review score mean anyway? →

Did This Sell Books? – Analysis of Goodreads Giveaways Part II

Hello, for those who are just tuning in and seeing Part II in the title, here’s a link to Part I! In this series of blog posts, I’m going to be examining various internet-promoted marketing techniques for indie writers and assessing whether or not they actually sell books. This way, you can follow along with … Continue reading Did This Sell Books? – Analysis of Goodreads Giveaways Part II →