YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, September 2024 In our latest roundup I am trying to stay positive, but many of these books were not for me, and I am dubious whether they will find audiences amongst genuine teen readers. So read the reviews carefully, look elsewhere online for further … September 2024, YA and Middle Grade Horror RoundupRead more
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
Never Have I Ever, an Interview with Harker Jones
When eight teenagers find themselves caught up in a deadly game of Never Have I Ever, the school bully sets out to find out who’s playing the prank in hopes of redeeming his past … and staying alive. Never Have I Ever, an Interview with Harker Jones Harker Jones is … Never Have I Ever, an Interview with Harker JonesRead 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
Fairy Tales & Horror by Shannon Knight
Fairy Tales & Horror by Shannon Knight I’ve always loved fairy tales. Part of this might be because my grandma had a great big book of fairy tales at her house that I read over and over when I visited. Or maybe it was due to all of those required … Fairy Tales & Horror by Shannon KnightRead more
Harker Jones, Never Have I Ever.
Harker Jones is the author of the acclaimed, award-winning love story Until September and the just-published young-adult thriller Never Have I Ever. Managing editor of Out magazine for seven years, he is now a theater critic for Broadway world, a published poet and a member of both the Los Angeles … Harker Jones, Never Have I Ever.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
Down in The Pit
Down in the Pit, A Fright Club Episode What is it about a deep hole that is so profoundly terrifying? Is it the worry about what could be down there, waiting? Is it the claustrophobic terror of falling into the pit without hope of escape? Horror writers and filmmakers have … Down in The PitRead more
Let’s Split Up, Author Bill Wood on YA Fiction and the Appeal of Scooby Doo
Let’s Split Up, an author interview with Bill Wood on YA Fiction and the Appeal of Scooby Doo Hello Bill, Congratulations on the release of Let’s Split Up. I had the pleasure of reading an ARC of it, and I loved it. How do you feel about the novel’s imminent … Let’s Split Up, Author Bill Wood on YA Fiction and the Appeal of Scooby DooRead more
Digital Nightmares: Horror on the Commodore Amiga
My Life In Horror: Digital Nightmares: Horror on the Commodore Amiga It’s a strange experience, looking back at the cultural circumstances that shaped your existence: I’m part of a particular, liminal sub-generation that occurs somewhere between Gen X and the Millennials (sometimes called “Xennials”). Born in the early months of 1984 (into the … Digital Nightmares: Horror on the Commodore AmigaRead more
Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley
Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurley A Book Review by Tony Jones ‘Barrowbeck’ fails to hit the heights of Andrew Michael Hurley’s earlier fiction In the UK, Andrew Michael Hurley is a significant force in the revival of folk horror With his outstanding debut The Loney (2015) being both a commercial and … Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael HurleyRead more
Murder Road by Simone St. James
‘Fast, chilling, entertaining, unexpectedly touching, and with two broken, memorable characters at its core, this might be St. James’s best novel yet’ New York Times Book Review Murder Road by Simone St. James. A Horror Book Review by Debra K. Every Simone St. James’ newest novel, Murder Road, embraces the bestselling author’s … Murder Road by Simone St. JamesRead more
Candace Nola, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk
Candace Nola, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk By Lionel Ray Green Uncomfortably Dark Horror creator Candace Nola is one of the most talented triple threats in the indie horror fiction field today, successfully wearing the hats of award-winning author, editor, and publisher.Her most recent collection Demons in My Bloodstream, released … Candace Nola, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more
William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain
William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary Chain In the mid-eighties, The Jesus and Mary Chain were indie music’s ultimate rebels. Dressed all in black, the Mary Chain were the brainchild of two truculent working class Scottish kids from East Kilbride. With their unique vision of … William & Jim Reid – Never Understood: The Jesus and Mary ChainRead 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