A Blog by A.H. Plotts

Monterey Coasting

I Eat, I Play, I Write on the California Coast

I enjoy good food, fun in unusual places, and writing horror fiction.

I'm a local that loves the California coast. Discover its riches along with me.

StokerCon 2025

The Horror Writers Association writers conference has ended. It was the best con EVER for me and here's why. . . First things first, my...

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Jun 162 min read

My new author photo Now that I'm a published author -- wow, I can't tell you how good it feels to write that -- I'm working on branding....

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Jun 161 min read

Hey, all! This summer my short story "Cats Just Don't Care" will be available in Black Cats Tales, an anthology of stories inspired by...

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Apr 281 min read

This new anthology coming in June 2025 will carry my first publication, "Cats Just Don't Care." I'm excited for everyone to read it!...

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Apr 172 min read

An (gasp) A.I. rendition of the two main characters in the film. So . . . writing two novels, short stories, and taking a 10-week writing...

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Mar 292 min read

Netflix Has Officially Mailed the Last DVD of Its Delivery Service (people.com) Am I alone in remembering what life was like before...

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Sep 30, 20233 min read

It is rare that I wander far from the Monterey coast for a meal. Soquel is at least a 30-minute drive when the traffic is good! For this...

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May 5, 20223 min read

Welcome back to the blog! I know it's been a while. Like everyone else, I have been vacillating between hunkering down and going out to...

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Feb 5, 20224 min read

A favorite location for lunch and dinner on beautifully landscaped grounds. I, like so many others on the Monterey Peninsula, was...

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Feb 15, 20214 min read