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Shut the f*** up – I’m writing

September 25, 2013
9 mins to read

Authenticity is everything when it comes to writing. Especially when you’re writing about things that are very unlikely to happen. Like decapitating a member of the walking dead with a malfunctioning sex toy. Or staking a vampire with the sharpened end of a frozen blood sausage. If this is outside of the author’s experience then …

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TIH 011: Paul Hyett on The Seasoning House and The Importance of Tension

September 24, 2013
3 mins to read

In this podcast we interview Paul Hyett, the writer and director of The Seasoning House. Topics [01:00] Paul Hyett interview and introduction to The Seasoning House [03:26] Keeping the subject matter sincere and authentic [05:12] Releasing The Seasoning House uncut [06:36] The challenge of a relative silent first half [08:05] Paul E. Francis’ soundtrack [10:19] …

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Roadkill by Joseph D’Lacey now available as an eBook

September 24, 2013
3 mins to read

As the headline suggests Roadkill by Joseph D’Lacey is now available to buy as an eBook for just £2.99. This may be of particular interest to our international customers who have international postage and packaging on top of the usual price. Finally there is an easier and cheaper way to own the book which Dread …

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5 Must Read Articles 23 September 2013

September 23, 2013
4 mins to read

Welcome to Must Read Horror, the place to find the best horror articles of the week. Once again we’ve searched the internet for interesting and notable articles for your reading pleasure. This week: Confessions of a Film Critic: She Hates Horror Do Movies Give Ghosts a Bad Name? Kim Newman’s Top 5 Underrated 20th Century …