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Hemingwrite Giveaway: Time for a Little Horror

Annie Cosby
July 21, 2026 | 2 min read

We're thrilled to introduce you to the winner of our Journey to a BillIon Words Giveaway: author P.L. McMillan.

Learn a little about the author and what she plans to do with her brand new Hemingwrite.

ANNIE COSBY: What do you write?

I am a horror author through and through. My short fiction has appeared in a variety of anthologies and magazines such as Apex Magazine, Cosmic Horror Monthly, Strange Lands Short Stories, and AHH! That’s What I Call Horror, as well as adapted to audio forms for podcasts like NoSleep and Nocturnal Transmissions.

In addition to my short stories, I also have two short story collections: What Remains When the Stars Burn Outand Whims of the Night Winds, and a debut novella, Sisters of the Crimson Vine.

Currently I am writing my second novel on my Freewrite Traveler.

PL MCMILLAN: Who are your biggest influences or inspiration?

I have always drawn a lot of inspiration from Shirley Jackson, Ridley Scott, H.P. Lovecraft, and Tanith Lee. I love cosmic horror and sci-fi/space horror so I also draw inspiration from video games, like Dead Spaceand Prey and movies like Alien, Underwater, Event Horizon, and The Thing.

AC: Why do you like to use Freewrite devices?

PLM:I love the compactness of my Traveler. It's so easy to pack it into a bag and write anywhere, especially with its long-lasting battery. It's way more convenient than toting my laptop around. The smaller size is also convenient for home use considering I have some needy cats and they do not appreciate a full laptop resting on them, but have been unbothered by the Traveler!

In addition to its size, I love its distraction-free nature β€” to the point that I will use it at home too, rather than my laptop. I find it so easy to get into the flow while using my Traveler and I love seeing the word count display count up.

Finally, there's also a certain appeal to the soft touch feeling to the keys, which might be a weird thing to call out!

AC: Where can people find your work?

PLM:I have a website at plmcmillan.com and links to all my works can be found here: plmcmillan.com/publishedworks. My socials are @authorPLM on Instagram and P.L. McMillan on Facebook.

Besides writing, I also host PLM Talks on Youtube (interviewing professionals in the horror industry and book launch parties), and am the co-host of a horror writing craft podcast, Dead Languages Podcast.

Thanks for chatting, PL! We can't wait to see what spooky stories you and Hemingwrite cook up.

September 29, 2026 • 2 min read

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