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Look Out For … Diviner by Dawn G. Harris

February 8, 2018
2 mins to read

“A gifted but reluctant psychic tormented by an ethereal boy, a mysterious book, unexplained deaths … this has all the makings for a creepy page-turner. “ Clarissa Davenport’s childhood psychic ability of being able to see other’s true nature twisted on their faces has returned without warning. Then she has a strange stalker … a …

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Searchlight: The View from the Cheap Seats

February 7, 2018
4 mins to read

As much as we can learn from reading fiction from writers we admire, sometimes it’s the truth of the matter that speaks to us the most. Admired by millions, bestselling author Neil Gaiman (American Gods, Stardust, Neverwhere) is a living legend. For me, his Sandman comic series is one of the best series I’ve ever …

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TIH 190 Laird Barron on Almost Dying in Alaska Twice, The Origin of Ideas, and Goals for 2018

February 6, 2018
3 mins to read

In this podcast Laird Barron talks about his forthcoming novel Blood Standard, the connection between horror and crime fiction, violence in horror, and much more. Original photo credit: Jessica M. ‘Laird Barron and the upstart pup, Valentina.’ About Laird Barron Laird Barron, an ex-pat Alaskan, is the author of several books, including The Imago Sequence and …

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Book Review: Wrestle Maniacs, edited by Adam Howe

February 5, 2018
11 mins to read

Wrestle Maniacs, edited by Adam Howe - cover

“There is something for everyone in this impressive and thoroughly entertaining collection from some of the best names writing speculative fiction today.” An anthology of speculative fiction all sharing one thing in common, the central theme of this themed anthology; wrestling. It could only be the brainchild of the guy behind Die Dog or Eat …