As we enter the new year, I am currently working on several writing projects in various stages in development. I post these for you to keep me accountable and offer any feedback.
- A book on Christianity and the horror genre, looking at a biblical theology of horror (i.e., how horror is used in the scriptures), the history of horror in art, literature, theater, and film in the course of Christian history, a reflection on the significance of the dark and macabre in Christian holidays and worship practices, and a Christian engagement with the most notable characters, archetypes, and subgenres of horror. Currently, I’m torn between writing the entire work myself or enlisting the help of friends in a collection of essays.
- A play and/or screenplay revolving around the posthumous exposing of damaging facts about a highly esteemed Christian artist and theologian and the impact it has, particularly on the young writer who uncovers the scandalous information.
- A screenplay I started six years ago about mysterious supernatural occurrences on a college campus.
- A new screenplay based upon Gaston Leroux’s gothic mystery novel The Phantom of the Opera, paying particular attention to being faithful to the novel and emphasizing redemption themes.
- A novel set eight years in the future, in a time of increased economic and political unrest, yet featuring certain postmillennial undercurrents.
- A series of short novels formatted as a journal or epistolary account of the legends of Robin Hood.
- I would love to write the lyrics/libretto for a rock opera based on the conversion of one of my favorite saints of the church. The key, as with some of the other above projects, is to find the right creative partners.
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