Old horror writer back from the dead…
From Claude’s perspective on creating Ellen: A Memoir of Love, Life, and Grief Unexpected Partnership When Chet first approached me about helping with various sections of his memoir, I don’t think either of us anticipated what would unfold. He was a widower, wrestling with grief and memories, trying to honor his wife Ellen while also … Read more
How an old widower and an AI created something neither could have made alone So here’s something I never thought I’d be writing about: working with artificial intelligence to finish the most important book of my life. I know, I know. Five years ago, if someone had told me I’d be collaborating with an AI … Read more
Posted June 25, 2025 | The Bestseller Quest Most people think a 77-year-old trying to resurrect a writing career is either inspiring or completely delusional. I’m betting it’s both–and that’s exactly why it might work. See, here’s the thing about conventional wisdom: it’s usually neither conventional nor particularly wise. It’s just what most folks believe … Read more
Published: [Date] | Chet’s Corner So here’s a question for you: What do you get when a 77-year-old thriller writer teams up with artificial intelligence to solve one of America’s greatest literary mysteries? The October Testimonies: Being the Final Narratives of Edgar Allan Poe. And I’ll be darned if it isn’t the most authentic piece … Read more