Shortlisted for an Aurealis Award Surreal, darkly beautiful, and unsettling, this richly illustrated novel is by turns hilarious and horrific, grotesque and tender. A cruel and arbitrary world, where disturbing lapses in logic are commonplace. A city built on water. Five people, isolated from those around them, but mysteriously connected … Five Wounds by Jonathan Walker and Dan HallettRead more
Month: November 2023
Rattlesnake Kisses by Bob Ford and John Boden
Rattlesnake Kisses by Bob Ford and John Boden Review by Kit Power Regular readers will know I am a long time fan of John Boden’s work; his combination of dark, blue collar grit with a vivid and poetic turn of phrase mark him out as a unique, powerful, and necessary … Rattlesnake Kisses by Bob Ford and John BodenRead more
Nightmares Film Festival, Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of our coverage of the Nightmares Film Festival. Nightmares Film Festival is a destination horror and genre fest conveniently held in the heart of the Midwest: easily reached, easily navigated and inclusive Columbus, Ohio. NFF sets itself apart from other genre fests by its deep year-round … Nightmares Film Festival, Part 3Read more
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling
The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling Review by Amber Logan A shiver went through her. “And when you died? What was there?” “Pain,” Renton said. “Pain, and knowledge. I played at magic, and I died. I died, and I knew magic.” “Can you teach me?” she asked, voice … The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin StarlingRead more
Carmilla Voiez
Carmilla Voiez is a British horror and fantasy writer living in Scotland. Her influences include Graham Masterton, Thomas Ligotti, and Clive Barker. She is pansexual and passionate about intersectional feminism and human rights. Carmilla has a First-Class Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing and Linguistics. Her work includes stories in horror … Carmilla VoiezRead more
Nightmares Film Festival, Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of our coverage of the Nightmares Film Festival. Nightmares Film Festival is a destination horror and genre fest conveniently held in the heart of the Midwest: easily reached, easily navigated and inclusive Columbus, Ohio. NFF sets itself apart from other genre fests by its deep year-round … Nightmares Film Festival, Part 2Read more
They Stalk the Night by Brian Moreland
They Stalk the Night by Brian Moreland Terror stalks the remote snowbound forests and communities of Minnesota Brian Moreland published his first novel back in 2006 and is one of those authors who deserves much more coverage in the horror press than he probably gets. I have read the majority … They Stalk the Night by Brian MorelandRead more





