R.H. Walker, Author

R.H. Walker

Aspiring author of speculative genre fiction, currently residing in the Twin Cities

pub day: arkham autumn festival

It’s here! At the beginning of the year I announced that I’d sold my first short story, and I’m ECSTATIC to announce that my first author credit is finally available for purchase! You can purchase the Halloween 2025 copy of Lovecraftiana, including my short story The Arkham Autumn Festival, on Amazon, either in digital or…
by writers for writers 9: writing down the bones

I would classify Writing Down the Bones in the same category as Bird by Bird and Zen in the Art of Writing, more focused on the writer’s persona and personal philosophy than the mechanics of the craft. Goldberg’s approach is particularly unique as it leans heavily into her Buddhist beliefs and spiritual practices. That, more than…
literary analysis: dr. mcalister (or, how i learned to stop worrying and love the romance novel)

(Cover image by Edurne Tx on Unsplash) Introduction When I first read Jodi McAlister’s Not Here To Make Friends, I knew immediately that I was its core audience. Murray and Lily, two producers on a fictional Australian version of The Bachelor, love each other. They’ve been best friends for years, and it’s made clear early…