Look Out For … Sherlock Holmes vs. Cthulhu: The Adventure of the Deadly Dimensions by Lois H Gresh

Look Out For … Sherlock Holmes vs. Cthulhu: The Adventure of the Deadly Dimensions by Lois H Gresh “An unmissable collision of two of the finest Victorian treasures.” A series of grisly murders rocks London. At each location, only a jumble of bones remains, along with a bizarre bone sphere covered in arcane symbols. The …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/look-out-for-sherlock-holmes-vs-cthulhu-the-adventure-of-the-deadly-dimensions-by-lois-h-gresh/

TIH 149: Jon Padgett on The Secret of Ventriloquism, Weird Fiction, and Eckhart Tolle

TIH 149 Jon Padgett on The Secret of Ventriloquism, Weird Fiction, and Eckhart Tolle

In this podcast Jon Padgett talks about The Secret of Ventriloquism, weird fiction, Eckhart Tolle, and much more. About Jon Padgett Jon Padgett is a professional—though lapsed—ventriloquist who lives in New Orleans with his spouse, their daughter, and two cats. Padgett is the founder and longtime administrator of Thomas Ligotti Online, and has been the first publisher …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-149-jon-padgett-on-the-secret-of-ventriloquism-weird-fiction-and-eckhart-tolle/

Searchlight: Wonderbook by Jeff Vandermeer

Wonderbook cover

Jeff Vandermeer has been capturing our imagination ever since he hit the scene, and continues to reach new levels of ‘Wow’ with every book he releases. A consummate writer and instructor, Vandermeer preaches the power of imagination and unleashing your creativity. Look no further than his Southern Reach Trilogy, or his latest release Borne, to …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/searchlight-wonderbook-by-jeff-vandermeer/

5 Must Read Horror Articles 29 May 2017

Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to. Without further ado: Why You Should Be Excited About Friday The 13th The Game A Brief History Of Yummy Mummy Cereal The Shining Turns 37 Lego Dinosaur Skeletons Every Stephen King Cameo …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-29-may-2017/

News Round-up Week Ending 26 May 2017

Whispered Echoes

Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Old school horror collection from Paul F Olson coming 23 June through Crystal Lake Crystal Lake Publishing have announced a new collection of short stories which channel the old school horror of the 80s and 90s …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-up-week-ending-26-may-2017/

Tattered Tomes: The Throat by Peter Straub

The Throat by Peter Straub

When Peter Straub’s The Throat first released in 1993, it was a weird time for me. I was stretching my own writing limbs at the time, attempting novels of my own. One idea, which I’ve revisited many times without success, became a lifelong obsession for me. That story will be written one day, but it …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tattered-tomes-the-throat-by-peter-straub/

TOD 012 The Outer Dark Symposium, Part 2: Readings by Daniel Braum, Valjeanne Jeffers, John Foster & Edward Austin Hall & “Other Weird Tales: Unraveling Paradigms as the Protagonist Shifts Away from the Cis White Male” Panel

In this podcast The Outer Dark presents the second installment of The Outer Dark Symposium, including readings by Daniel Braum, Valjeanne Jeffers, John Foster and Edward Austin Hall, as well as the second panel “Other Weird Tales: Unraveling Paradigms as the Protagonist Shifts Away from the Cis White Male.” These segments were recorded live on …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tod-012-the-outer-dark-symposium-part-2-readings-by-daniel-braum-valjeanne-jeffers-john-foster-edward-austin-hall-other-weird-tales-unraveling-paradigms-as-the-protagonist-s/

Look Out For … The Death and Life of Schneider Wrack by Nate Crowley

Look Out For … The Death and Life of Schneider Wrack by Nate Crowley “A fresh and original take on a somewhat overripe genre.” Schneider Wrack was never a dissident. He doesn’t think. But he’s been convicted as a dissident, and in the ancient city of Lipos-Tholos, at the heart of the star-spanning Lemniscatus, the …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/look-out-for-the-death-and-life-of-schneider-wrack-by-nate-crowley/

TIH 148: Jon Padgett on Thomas Ligotti, Writing Lessons, and Impostor Syndrome

TIH 148 Jon Padgett on Thomas Ligotti, Writing Lessons, and Impostor Syndrome

In this podcast Jon Padgett talks about Thomas Ligotti, writing lessons, impostor syndrome and much more. About Jon Padgett Jon Padgett is a professional—though lapsed—ventriloquist who lives in New Orleans with his spouse, their daughter, and two cats. Padgett is the founder and longtime administrator of Thomas Ligotti Online, and has been the first publisher for …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-148-jon-padgett-on-thomas-ligotti-writing-lessons-and-impostor-syndrome/

Audiobook Review: The Dead Boy by Craig Saunders

The Dead Boy by Craig Saunders - cover

“Saunders has done a remarkable job of breathing life into every single character, giving them their own personalities and humanity.” Having published more than thirty novels and novellas, the first a mere six years ago, Craig Saunders has gained a reputation as a hardworking and productive author of horror, fantasy and humour stories. He has …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/audiobook-review-the-dead-boy-by-craig-saunders/