The Sun is a Circle Meant for Serving: P.W. Feutz Review by Carmilla Voiez I am amazed by how much Feutz managed to pack into a 91-page novella while still achieving the right balance between showing and telling. The protagonist, Katrin, is a filmmaker, and not a particularly successful one. … The Sun is a Circle Meant for Serving by P.W. FeutzRead more
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Exploring The Labyrinth : Clickers III
Exploring The Labyrinth In this series, I will be reading every Brian Keene fiction book that has been published (and is still available in print), and then producing an essay on it. With the exception of Girl On The Glider, these essays will be based upon a first read of … Exploring The Labyrinth : Clickers IIIRead more
Horror Feature – Kevin Bachar Takes a Bite at Jaws
Horror Feature – The Film That Made M – Kevin Bachar Takes a Bite at Jaws I’ve read hundreds of books, and probably seen thousands of movies, but the one that stands out among them all is a little thriller/horror film you might have seen called Jaws. Now, there is … Horror Feature – Kevin Bachar Takes a Bite at JawsRead more
Salmonweird by M.G. Mason
BOOK REVIEW: Salmonweird by M.G. Mason MG Mason Books; Available Now On Amazon Review By Damascus Mincemeyer Since time immemorial humans from every civilization and have been fascinated with what lies past this mortal coil. It’s the Eternal Mystery: once we exhale that final breath, is there only the dark … Salmonweird by M.G. MasonRead more
HORRORSCOPE VOL 3
HORRORSCOPE VOL 3 January Ember Press; 250 Pages; Available on Amazon October 20 Review by Damascus Mincemeyer “What’s your sign, baby?” It’s perhaps the oldest pick-up line in existence, and for good reason: astrology, that oft-misunderstood, sometimes vilified study of celestial movements, dates back to Babylonian times. Dividing the night … HORRORSCOPE VOL 3Read more
Everything is Temporary by Jon Cohn – Excerpt
Today we are honoured to bring you an excerpt from the recently published Everything is Temporary by Jon Cohn. Jon Cohn is a writer and professional board game designer based out of San Diego, California Excerpt of EVERYTHING IS TEMPORARY by Jon Cohn (Deadbolt Press, 2 Nov 2023) 1 MAYA … Everything is Temporary by Jon Cohn – ExcerptRead more
Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris – Excerpt
Today we are honoured to bring you an excerpt from Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris. Tiffany Morris is an L’nu’skw (Mi’kmaw) writer from Nova Scotia, who has an MA in English with a focus on Indigenous Futurisms and apocalyptic literature. Excerpt from Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris (Stelliform … Green Fuse Burning by Tiffany Morris – ExcerptRead more
Five Wounds by Jonathan Walker and Dan Hallett
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
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
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
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
My Life In Horror – Transcendent Torment
My Life In Horror:Transcendent Torment Imagination is the most transcendent torment. By its very nature, it tortures us with what we can never have or know or be; paints utopias we can never operate in, as well as the myriad and manifold forms of Hell with which we might flagellate ourselves (perversely, often … My Life In Horror – Transcendent TormentRead more
YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, October 2023
YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, October 2023 In this latest edition of Young Blood the YA and Middle Grade section of Ginger Nuts of Horror we have a fantastic eleven books. At the moment I am struggling to keep up, so watch out for other bumper issues before the … YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, October 2023Read more
The Horror of My Life – Morgan K Tanner
THE FIRST HORROR BOOK I REMEMBER READING As a kid and then a teenager, I wasn’t an avid reader. My parents were and still are, and encouraged me with the old ‘if you don’t enjoy reading then you’re reading the wrong book’ adage. I remember my mom giving me The … The Horror of My Life – Morgan K TannerRead more
Split Scream Volume Four
Split Scream Vol. 4 Review To curate a perfect double feature, there’s a plethora of factors to consider. Should both films come from the same genre, same time period, or feature the same actor? But regardless of what throughline holds a double feature billing together, an effective double feature excels … Split Scream Volume FourRead more