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
Horror Book Reviews
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
Jump Cut by Helen Grant
Jump Cut by Helen Grant Fledgling Press 2023 Reviewed by Mario Guslandi It is well known that I am a short story lover and that,as a rule,I seldom face the task of reading ( and reviewing) novels. I guess my suspension of disbelief doesn’t last long enough… But there are … Jump Cut by Helen GrantRead 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
We Are Here To Hurt Each Other by Paula Ashe
We Are Here To Hurt Each Other by Paula Ashe ASIN : B09T2G4K2YPublisher : Nictitating Books; 1st edition (21 Feb. 2022)Language : English Review by Kit Power So, author Paula D. Ashe and I have been Facebook friends for some years, and I greatly … We Are Here To Hurt Each Other by Paula AsheRead more
The Daughters of Block Island by Christa Carmen
The Daughters of Block Island by Christa Carmen A Horror Book Review By Jim Mcleod For those who are casual horror fiction fans, Gothic tales can be a stumbling block. Accustomed to quick scares and rapid bloodletting, many people can struggle with the complex and subtle nuances of gothic novels. … The Daughters of Block Island by Christa CarmenRead more
Christmas and Other Horrors, Edited by Ellen Datlow
Christmas and Other Horrors edited by Ellen Datlow Titan Books 2023 Review by Mario Guslandi Legendary editor Ellen Datlow needs no introduction to horror fiction lovers. She has edited countless anthologies of horror stories featuring original material, not to mention her series of Best Horror of the Year volumes. This … Christmas and Other Horrors, Edited by Ellen DatlowRead more
Fear is not the enemy. Fear is the inspiration.
Fear is not the enemy. Fear is the inspiration. By Rachel Knightley On the hottest day of summer 2003, I was chainsawed out of a theatre toilet. I had deliberately entered this toilet without my mobile phone. I was twenty-one, one of those ‘adult’ creatures I’d read so much about. … Fear is not the enemy. Fear is the inspiration.Read more