In conversation with Cynthia Pelayo As a fan of fairy tales, I first discovered the work of Cynthia Pelayo through her book Children of Chicago (2012), a modern spin on the Pied Piper fairy tale. This novel won the International Latino Book Award for Best Mystery and was nominated for … Cynthia Pelayo – Women in Horror MonthRead more
The Gathering by C. J. Tudor
The Gathering by C. J. Tudor a horror book review by Jim Mcleod It has been a long time since I last read a vampire. Very few have flown across my radar in recent years. And those that have all sounded like they were either retreading old ground or happy … The Gathering by C. J. TudorRead more
You’ll Never Find Me
You’ll Never Find Me A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden A somber experiment in atmospheric horror, Josiah Allen and Indianna Bell’s feature You’ll Never Find Me waits out a storm with a couple of curious characters. Patrick (Brendan Rock) sits quietly if unhappily in the kitchen of his trailer. It’s late—after … You’ll Never Find MeRead more
Sarah Read – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Sarah Read Since Sarah Read published her first story in 2014, she has gone on to publish more than fifty short stories, two collections, and one novel. Her debut novel, The Bone Weaver’s Orchard (2019) won the Bram Stoker Award® for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. … Sarah Read – Women in Horror MonthRead more
Cindy O’Quinn – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Cindy O’Quinn Over the last few years, Cindy O’Quinn has taken horror by storm. In 2019, her story “Lydia” (Twisted Book of Shadows) received a Bram Stoker Award® nomination for Superior Achievement in Short Fiction. She followed that up with a second nomination in short fiction with … Cindy O’Quinn – Women in Horror MonthRead more
An Unkindness of Shadows by John Linwood Grant
An Unkindness of Shadows The Strange Encounters of Justin Margrave Author: John Linwood Grant Publisher: Lethe Press A Horror Book Review by James Bennett “Disbelief has its place, but sometimes it’s no more than a luxury, one which not all of us can afford.” Dark indie maestro John Linwood Grant … An Unkindness of Shadows by John Linwood Grant Read more
Immaculate
Immaculate A Horror Movie Review by Hope Madden Does Immaculate benefit from low expectations? Maybe, but I’ll tell you what, I did not hate this movie. First of all, it looks great—and not just because it stars Sydney Sweeney. Sweeney plays Sister Cecilia, a Michigander transplanted to rural Italy in time to … ImmaculateRead more
Lovely, Dark, and Deep (2023)
Lovely, Dark, and Deep (2023) A Horror Movie Review by Mark Walker Written and Directed by Teresa Sutherland Lennon, a new back-country ranger, travels alone through the dangerous wilderness, hoping to uncover the origins of a tragedy that has haunted her since she was a child. (IMDB) Lovely, Dark, and Deep. … Lovely, Dark, and Deep (2023) Read more
Lindy Ryan Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Lindy Ryan In 2017, Black Spot Books was founded by award-winning author, editor, director Lindy Ryan. Not long after, Black Spot Books was acquired as an independent imprint of Vesuvian Media Group. I first met Lindy when she acquired two of my poems for her first foray … Lindy Ryan Women in Horror MonthRead more
Late Night with the Devil
Late Night with the Devil, A Horror Movie Review by George Wolf Who remembers The Amazing Randi? He was that magician, author and “professional skeptic” who would come on the Johnny Carson show to debunk anyone claiming to have supernatural, paranormal or occult powers. Memories of Randi aren’t required to … Late Night with the DevilRead more
Exploring the Connection: Mental Health in Horror Movies
Take a deep breath and get grounded, because we are diving into all those avoidant places your anxieties and phobias hide and pulling them up by the root to expose some of the most powerful takes on Mental Health in Horror. I don’t write this list lightly as a fan … Exploring the Connection: Mental Health in Horror MoviesRead more
Julie C. Day – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Julie C. Day Sometimes, the most important connections you make are happy accidents. After I graduated with my MFA from Stonecoast, I lucked into an invite to join an online critique group. That’s where I first met Julie C. Day. I watched and learned. As a result, … Julie C. Day – Women in Horror MonthRead more
Mercedes M. Yardley – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Mercedes M. Yardley As a lover of dark fairy tales, I quickly connected with Mercedes M. Yardley after discovering her novella Little Dead Red, which won the Bram Stoker Award® for Superior Achievement in Long Fiction in 2015. When the special edition of Little Dead Red & Other Stories came … Mercedes M. Yardley – Women in Horror MonthRead more
Gwendolyn Kiste – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Gwendolyn Kiste Since publishing her first short story in 2014, Gwendolyn Kiste has risen through the ranks to become one of horror’s brightest stars. This incredibly prolific author has produced a stunning oeuvre of work ranging from drabbles to full-length novels. However, my introduction to Kiste’s work … Gwendolyn Kiste – Women in Horror MonthRead more
Christa Carmen – Women In Horror Month
In conversation with Christa Carmen As a response to COVID-19, the Horror Writers Association pivoted and offered StokerCon 2021 in an online format. At the time, I was helping out with sponsorships and trying to get my bearings in this new virtual world. Even though I missed the connection that … Christa Carmen – Women In Horror MonthRead more