“This anthology of stories, poems and essays has a little something for everyone, and will definitely send a shiver down your spine.”
Sprinkle a little bit of the macabre …
Add a dash of depravity …
Then add a whole lot of insanity …
Grab a bowl and nourish yourself with the nostalgic flavors of our favorite genre. Together, these tales create a stew of heartwarming memories and moods inspired by your favorite authors’ first brush with those dark corners of film, literature, and art.
Why we’re excited about this book:
Occasionally an anthology comes along featuring more than just good creepy stories … essays, memories, and artwork come together to offer something quite unique … a Poisoned Soup you might say. Curated by Wendy Dalrymple (Credenza, Bed Rot Baby) and Grace R. Reynolds (Neon Moon, Lady of the House), this anthology features stories, poetry, essays, and art from writers such as Avra Margariti, Brian McAuley, Candace Nola, Catherine McCarthy, Emily Ruth Verona, L.P. Hernandez, Pedro Iniguez, R.J. Joseph, Robert P. Ottone, Scott J. Moses, Tiffany Morris, Vaughn A. Jackson and many more. This anthology of stories, poems and essays has a little something for everyone, and will definitely send a shiver down your spine. William Sterling (Killer Be Killed, Punk Goes Horror (editor)) says: “What the Poisoned Soup crew has brewed up is nothing short of remarkable. From the authors’ introductions, which are nostalgic and familiar, to the stories themselves, every line of this anthology is a warm blanket to wrap around your favorite chilled corpse. From cover to cover, the anthology feels like a chance to reconvene with long-lost friends for one last set of ghost stories, told around a bonfire of fading memories. Its every bit as wholesome and haunting as its premise would suggest, and it’s the perfect stew for horror lovers this holiday season.”
Why Wendy is excited about this book:
“Grace and I wanted to curate a collection of essays, stories and poems from our favorite authors, as well as other authors in the genre about their first brushes with the horror genre. This book is like a warm hug for the horror lovers at heart, brimming with nostalgia and spooky insights from authors you know and new authors alike. I’m so proud of this spooky soupy collection!”
Why Grace is excited about this book:
“Like the warm blanket we’d pull over our heads at night to protect us from monsters, Poisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved, and Insane gives its readers a comforting sense of familiarity while also inducing the chilling thrills we love to chase. With over 50 works, including essays, stories, poetry, and more, there’s something in this anthology for everyone.”
Releasing from Brigids Gate Press 16 December 2025, Poisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved, and Insane; edited by Wendy Dalrymple and Grace R. Reynolds, is available for pre-order now.
BOB PASTORELLA
