Book Review: In Dog We Trust, edited by Anthony Cowin

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“… each story has something to offer for horror fans, and each delivers a unique take on the premise of dogs in horror fiction …” Black Shuck Books have published many of the horror scenes biggest names, whether in their own books or as a part of their numerous anthology series. Paul Kane, Cate Gardner, …

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AudioFear: Dark Jazz

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Constantly on the hunt for new music, my tastes shift from Behemoth to Miles Davis. Metal is great but can be a little difficult to write to for some people. The most obvious complaint is that the lyrics can get in the way of story. Worst case scenario, or best case depending on your perspective, …

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TIH 217: Craig Davidson on Nick Cutter, Mid-Career Writers, and Creative Burnout

TIH 217 Craig Davidson on Nick Cutter, Mid-Career Writers, and Creative Burnout

In this podcast Craig Davidson talks about Nick Cutter, mid-career writers, creative burnout, and much more. About Craig Davidson Craig Davidson is a Canadian author of short stories and novels, who has published work under both his own name and the pen names Patrick Lestewka and Nick Cutter. His fiction as Craig Davidson includes Rust …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 23 Jul 2018

Stephen King

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 Telegraph announce horror fiction sales at a four-year high Vice’s Garage platform features a set of photos this week, with signs of the zodiac equated to horror villains …

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Book Review: The Human Alchemy by Michael Griffin

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“The Human Alchemy is a thing of beauty, a showcase for a writer who is in possession of a startling array of skills.”   In the US and Canada, there currently seems to be a loose movement of writers who are redefining horror and weird fiction. Some are already known and established—Simon Strantzas, S.P. Miskowski, …

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News Round-up Week Ending 20 July 2018

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Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … New from Telos Publishing, the debut novel by Solomon Strange, The Haunting of Gospall, out July Following the death of his mother, Sean Webster finds himself embroiled in a mystery stretching back to the nineteenth century.  As …

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TIH 216: C.V. Hunt on Ritualistic Human Sacrifice, Cockblock, and Grindhouse Press

TIH 216 C.V. Hunt on Ritualistic Human Sacrifice, Cockblock, and Grindhouse Press

In this podcast C.V. Hunt talks about Ritualistic Human Sacrifice, Cockblock, Grindhouse Press, and much more. About C.V. Hunt C.V. Hunt lives in Dayton, Ohio. She is the owner of Grindhouse Press and writes unpopular fiction in her spare time. Find out more at her website: www.authorcvhunt.com. Show notes [04:00] Part two Book titles [12:00] Ritualistic …

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Look Out For … Behind the Door by Mary SanGiovanni

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“SanGiovanni’s special blend of rural occult horror promises to send a chill down our spines with an exciting character readers can’t get enough of.”    On the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey lies the rural town of Zarepath. Deep in the woods stands a door. Where it came from, and where it leads—no one …

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Book Review: Manifest Recall by Alan Baxter

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“As a reader, it is difficult to fathom how Baxter will be able to keep up the relentless pace and energy of the first part, but maintain it he does. Exceeds it, even.”   On page one of Manifest Recall, the reader discovers that they know as much about the protagonist as the protagonist does. …

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TIH 215: C.V. Hunt on The Sociopath Next Door, Bentley Little, and Deciding to Write

TIH 215 C.V. Hunt on The Sociopath Next Door, Bentley Little, and Deciding to Write

In this podcast C.V. Hunt talks about the sociopath next door, Bentley Little, deciding to write, and much more. About C.V. Hunt C.V. Hunt lives in Dayton, Ohio. She is the owner of Grindhouse Press and writes unpopular fiction in her spare time. Find out more at her website: www.authorcvhunt.com. Show notes [02:10] Interview start/ …

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