Searchlight: On Writing

On Writing by Stephen King

He is considered one of the bestselling writers in the world, with over fifty novels, hundreds of short-stories, several movie adaptations and television series, as well as comic book adaptations, so it’s probably safe to say that Stephen King knows a thing or two about writing. His nonfiction tome, Danse Macabre, is considered one of …

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TIH 207: Laird Barron on Blood Standard, Crime Fiction, and Toning Down The Weird

TIH 207 Laird Barron on Blood Standard, Crime Fiction, and Toning Down The Weird

In this podcast Laird Barron talks about Blood Standard, Crime Fiction, Toning Down The Weird, and much more. About Laird Barron Laird Barron, an ex-pat Alaskan, is the author of several books, including The Imago Sequence and Other Stories; Swift to Chase; and Blood Standard. Currently, Barron lives in the Rondout Valley of New York State and is at work …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 28 May 2018

Creepshow (1982)Directed by George A. RomeroShown: 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: Bloody Disgusting pick out the top ten Stephen King film adaptations to date Rely on Horror present news on the Resident Evil 2 remake and it looks beautiful Mental …

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Book Review: The Three Books by Paul StJohn Mackintosh

The Three Books by Paul StJohn Mackintosh - cover

“The first in Black Shuck’s Signature Novella series, it’s a fine start to the run. And as an introduction to Mackintosh’s work, it’s an excellent showcase for his obvious talents.”   Paul StJohn Mackintosh is one of those writers who just seems to quietly get on with the business of producing great fiction. Though he …

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