Dissecting ‘William’ – How Andrew Pyper Foreshadowed His 2024 AI/Tech Thriller By Steve Stred If you follow me on social media, by now you’ll have probably seen that I’m a huge fan of Canadian and International Bestselling author Andrew Pyper. From discovering his modern classic ‘The Demonologist’ about a decade … Dissecting ‘William’ – How Andrew Pyper Foreshadowed His 2024 AI/Tech ThrillerRead more
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The Strange Case of the Strange Cases
Here at Ginger Nuts of Horror, we support independent journalism and freedom of the press. So we’re happy to be able to run this intriguing article by the brilliant Steve Toase concerning some new articles from the last three years. Each taken in isolation seems innocent enough, if bizarre, but … The Strange Case of the Strange CasesRead more
Whispers of Apple Blossoms by Brett Mitchell Kent
Whispers of Apple Blossoms by Brett Mitchell Kent Today, we welcome Brett Mitchell Kent to Ginger Nuts of Horror with the book trailer for his latest novel, Whispers of Apple Blossoms, out now from Lethe Press. “Whispers of Apple Blossoms aches with a palpable sense of longing that blossoms out from the book and spreads throughout … Whispers of Apple Blossoms by Brett Mitchell Kent Read more
Bill Wood – Let’s Split Up: Book Review
Let’s Split Up by Bill Wood Book Review Let’s Split Up is a captivating YA horror-thriller about the brutal double murder of the “It couple” Brad and Shelley while they were recording an episode of Brad’s ghost-hunting podcast. So it is up to teenage friends Cam, Jonesy, Amber, and the … Bill Wood – Let’s Split Up: Book ReviewRead more
UK Indie Horror Chapter Moves to the South East
UK Indie Horror Chapter Moves to the South East Serving readers of horror and dark fiction, the Chapter 2: Canterbury Horror Tales book convention will take place at Westgate Hall, Canterbury, on 29 March 2025. The free-to-attend event involves over 30 indie authors from the UK and Europe, and offers … UK Indie Horror Chapter Moves to the South EastRead more
Are We in the Age of Comedy or Horror Vampires?
Are We in the Age of Comedy or Horror Vampires? Both horror and comedy rest at opposite ends of the entertainment spectrum. Both have their own trappings and purposes that allow them to realise their genre. Comedies go out of their way to make you laugh, while horror flicks rely … Are We in the Age of Comedy or Horror Vampires?Read more
Horror Promotion on The Ginger Nuts of Horror Website
Horror Promotion on The Ginger Nuts of Horror Website Hey folks, The Ginger Nuts of Horror is always looking for new ways to maximize horror promotion for horror books, horror movies, and more, going beyond the traditional review medium. Recently, I’ve been contemplating a wild idea that I believe might … Horror Promotion on The Ginger Nuts of Horror WebsiteRead more
Nightmares Film Festival 24: Unleashing the Best in Horror
Nightmares Film Festival 24: Unleashing the Best in Horror, Reveals First Wave for ’24 World Premieres, Live Experiences, Major Genre Creators Lead Stacked First Announcement Today Nightmares Film Festival (Oct. 17 to 20) announced the first wave of its 2024 “Better Horror” program and, if they stopped here – from … Nightmares Film Festival 24: Unleashing the Best in HorrorRead more
T.R. Slauf: Exploring the Origins of Horror and Dark Fantasy
Childhood Fears by T.R. Slauf “What’s wrong with your brain?” “How do you come up with this crap?” “Doesn’t it scare your spouse to know you think this stuff up?” Writing horror and dark fantasy opens one up to a lot of comments. Well, actually being any type of author … T.R. Slauf: Exploring the Origins of Horror and Dark FantasyRead more
Maria Giakoumatos The Horror of Her Life
Maria Giakoumatos The Horror of Her Life The first Horror Film I remember watching This one is tough because I’d always catch glimpses of stuff I should’ve have been watching when I was a kid because my father is a pro channel surfer. Granted my family never was big on … Maria Giakoumatos The Horror of Her LifeRead more
Could the New Halloween TV Show Be Fast-Tracked for a 2025 Release?
Could the New Halloween TV Show Be Fast-Tracked for a 2025 Release? It’s no secret that Miramax are producing a new Halloween TV show. Even though recent movies have been disappointing, it seems that showrunners are looking to explore the franchise further, taking a new approach. With plans to return … Could the New Halloween TV Show Be Fast-Tracked for a 2025 Release?Read more
Why drag Jekyll and Hyde kicking and screaming into the crime genre?
Why drag Jekyll and Hyde kicking and screaming into the crime genre? by Tim Major Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is one of those Victorian Gothic masterpieces that feature characters so well-known as to have eclipsed the tales in which they first appeared. Like … Why drag Jekyll and Hyde kicking and screaming into the crime genre?Read more
The Strandling by James Brogden, a Battle of British Folklore
The Strandling by James Brogden, a Battle of British Folklore The idea for The Strandling started out as no more sophisticated than to write a good old-fashioned creature-feature pitting two monsters out of British folk lore against each other in a big bitey mash-up. I’ve also had a long-standing fascination … The Strandling by James Brogden, a Battle of British FolkloreRead more
Maria the Wanted by V Castro, Cover Reveal
Maria the Wanted by V Castro is published 03 June, 2025 by Titan Books The critically acclaimed Mexican-American author leading the way in feminist genre fiction,seductive dark fantasy, and folk horror ‘V. Castro is the voice of authenticity. . . Her work matters. Read it’ — Gabino Iglesias‘One of the … Maria the Wanted by V Castro, Cover RevealRead more
Aaron Padley – The Horror of My Life
Aaron Padley – The Horror of My Life Today, we welcome Aaron Padley to Ginger Nuts of Horror with his entry in the Horror of My Life series of articles. He has recently published a novella “The Resurrection of Jamie Jackson”, and before that was included in the Once Upon … Aaron Padley – The Horror of My LifeRead more