Look Out For … Merciless Waters by Rae Knowles

Merciless Waters by Rae Knowles - cover

“With this debut novella, Knowles presents a seafaring tale of desire and revenge, steeped in folklore and relentless rage.” On the Scylla, there’s no future or past. For Jaq, her lover Lily, and their all-female crew, there is only an endless present. Things are better that way. And it keeps Lily right beside Jaq, where …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/look-out-for-merciless-waters-by-rae-knowles/

This Is Horror Awards 2022: Public Nominations Are Open

This Is Horror Awards Banner 2020

The public nominations are now open for the twelfth annual This Is Horror Awards. These awards are for 2022 releases and not 2023 (which will be coming soon). Here are the categories: Novel of the Year Novella of the Year Short Story Collection of the Year Anthology of the Year Fiction Magazine of the Year Publisher …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/this-is-horror-awards-2022-public-nominations-are-open/

TIH 534: Alan Baxter on Sallow Bend, The Gulp, and Australian Horror Fiction

TIH 534 Alan Baxter on Sallow Bend, The Gulp, and Australian Horror Fiction

In this podcast, Alan Baxter talks about Sallow Bend, The Gulp, Australian horror fiction, and much more. About Alan Baxter Alan Baxter is a multi-award-winning author of horror, supernatural thrillers and dark fantasy liberally mixed with crime, mystery and noir. This Is Horror podcast (hey, that’s us) calls him “Australia’s master of literary darkness” and the …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-534-alan-baxter-on-sallow-bend-the-gulp-and-australian-horror-fiction/

5 Must Read Horror Articles 30 October 2023

ComeCloser

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: The Lineup explain why Sara Gran’s Come Closer is one of the creepiest possession stories ever Dread Central go for a haunting camping trip in the original Ringu cabin The Horror …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-30-october-2023/

TIH 533: Joe Sullivan on Cemetery Gates Media and Publishing

TIH 533 Joe Sullivan on Cemetery Gates Media and Publishing

In this podcast, Joe Sullivan talks about Cemetery Gates Media, publishing, and much more. About Cemetery Gates Media Cemetery Gates Media is a publisher of horror and supernatural fiction from Binghamton, New York, founded by longtime friends John Brhel and Joe Sullivan in the summer of 2015. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-533-joe-sullivan-on-cemetery-gates-media-and-publishing/

News Round-up Week Ending 27 October 2023

Sherlock Holmes Dave Jeffery coming soon Banner

Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Arriving 3 November from authors Naching T. Kassa, Angela Yuriko Smith and John Linwood Grant, and Crystal Lake Publishing, Sherlock Holmes and the Arcana of Madness Discover the untold mysteries of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/news-round-up-week-ending-27-october-2023/

Look Out For … Polyphemus by Zachary Ashford

Polyphemus by Zachary Ashford - cover

“With Polyphemus, Ashford taps into horror and heavy-metal, two great tastes that go great together, with a Faustian tale of wicked obsession.” After Polyphemus’ lead vocalist Stephen Oaks nearly dies on-stage from an overdose, the rest of the band is feeling the pressure. The label wants the band to find a new singer, pick up …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/look-out-for-polyphemus-by-zachary-ashford/

TIH 532: House of Bad Memories and Silent Key, Live Book Launch with Michael David Wilson, Laurel Hightower, and Bob Pastorella

TIH 532 House of Bad Memories and Silent Key, Live Book Launch with Michael David Wilson, Laurel Hightower, and Bob Pastorella

In this podcast, Michael David Wilson launches his debut novel, House of Bad Memories, and Laurel Hightower launches her new book, Silent Key. About Michael David Wilson Michael David Wilson is the founder of the popular UK horror website, podcast, and publisher, This Is Horror. He is the author of The Girl in the Video, They’re Watching (with …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-532-house-of-bad-memories-and-silent-key-live-book-launch-with-michael-david-wilson-laurel-hightower-and-bob-pastorella/

5 Must Read Horror Articles 23 October 2023

LegacyHorror

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: The Lineup consider how horror authors can create a personal archive for future generations Crime Reads explains how the intensity of female relationships makes them perfect for horror stories …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/5-must-read-horror-articles-23-october-2023/

TIH 531: Tim Waggoner on Early Life Lessons, Becoming a Writer, and First Stories

TIH 531 Tim Waggoner on Early Life Lessons, Becoming a Writer, and First Stories

In this podcast, Tim Waggoner talks about early life lessons, becoming a writer, first stories, and much more. About Tim Waggoner Tim Waggoner’s first novel came out in 2001, and since then he’s published over fifty novels and seven collections of short stories. He writes original dark fantasy and horror, as well as media tie-ins. …

Continue reading

Permanent link to this article: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-531-tim-waggoner-on-early-life-lessons-becoming-a-writer-and-first-stories/