Ginger Nuts of Horror is proud to present an exclusive first look at the prologue of Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan, the highly anticipated and eagerly awaited sequel to the much-loved novel Bless Your Heart. Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan The Evans women are back in this rollicking, … Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan, an Exclusive First Look.Read more
Horror Book Reviews
Demon Song by Kelsea Yu, A Haunting Aria of Horror
Demon Song by Kelsea Yu, A Haunting Aria of Horror Scheduled for release on September 30, 2025, by Titan Books, Demon Song marks Kelsea Yu’s highly anticipated follow-up to her Shirley Jackson Award-nominated novella Bound Feet. This gothic horror novella—clocking in at a taut 176 pages, transplants the Phantom of the Opera trope … Demon Song by Kelsea Yu, A Haunting Aria of HorrorRead more
Fridge Goop by Alana K. Drex: Immersing in 1987 with Nostalgic Horror Comedy
Fridge Goop by Alana K Drex 96 Pages; Available June 21 on Amazon A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer For those who don’t remember or were too young to experience the decade first-hand, the 1980’s were rad. Those Regean-era years of MTV and Miami Vice, Molly Ringwald and Michael … Fridge Goop by Alana K. Drex: Immersing in 1987 with Nostalgic Horror ComedyRead more
Responsible Depictions of Mental Illness in Horror
Responsible Depictions of Mental Illness in Horror Fiction is a wonderful avenue for readers to better understand certain mental struggles. Horror does this particularly vividly because it evokes in readers many of the same emotions that mental illness sometimes augments—dread, fear, terror, anxiety, paranoia, disgust and, of course, horror itself. … Responsible Depictions of Mental Illness in HorrorRead more
The No-End House by Jeremy Bates, Book Review
The No-End House by Jeremy Bates The No-End House is a lesson in expectations. From the description, I expected a very different book than the one I received. In particular the lines: “[The No-End House] knows his darkest secrets. It feeds his greatest fears. It makes him do things he … The No-End House by Jeremy Bates, Book ReviewRead more
The Monster’s Mother: Why Frankenstein Still Haunts Us
Frankenstein’s Creature was never truly monstrous. He was unloved. That is what makes him terrifying—because we recognise him. In every rejected child, in every voiceless woman, in every silenced scream in the night, we see something of ourselves. That is Shelley’s genius. That is her horror. And that is why, … The Monster’s Mother: Why Frankenstein Still Haunts UsRead more
Wolverine Frogs: A visceral debut eco-horror novel
Wolverine Frogs: A visceral debut eco-horror novel about survival, secrets, and strange creatures in the Australian outback A visceral debut eco-horror novel about survival, secrets, and strange creatures in the Australian outback Wolverine Frogs, the debut horror novel from Australian author Holly Scott, is now available in print and digital … Wolverine Frogs: A visceral debut eco-horror novelRead more
Explore Dark Roads Traveled: Four Thrilling Novellas by Tony Tremblay
After three terrific novels Tony Tremblay shows his literary versatility with a collection of four outstanding novellas Introduction Tony Tremblay, known for his gripping novels, showcases his literary prowess once again with his latest release, Dark Roads Traveled: Four Thrilling Novellas. Following the acclaim of his previous works, Tremblay dives … Explore Dark Roads Traveled: Four Thrilling Novellas by Tony TremblayRead more
Can Dylan James Find His Way Out of Cedar Mills
Please tell the readers a little bit about yourself. I’m Dylan James, author of short stories, poetry, and horror fiction. My upcoming sci-fi horror novel Cedar Mills is set to be published on August 1st, 2025 by Savage Realms Press. Which one of your characters would you least like to … Can Dylan James Find His Way Out of Cedar MillsRead more
The Last Ballard Review: Ghosts, Family Secrets & Dark Past
The Last Ballard by Kay Hanifen: Ghosts, Family Secrets & Dark Past As with the greatest fiction, The Last Ballard can be enjoyed on multiple levels. In its simplest form, the novel grants its audience welcomed escapism, and the long-simmering climax literally and figuratively ignites with thrills. Yet serious and … The Last Ballard Review: Ghosts, Family Secrets & Dark PastRead more
Eye for an Eye, After Watching This You Might Think the Director Should Have Gone to Specsavers!
Eye for an Eye, After Watching This You Might Think the Director Should Have Gone to Specsavers! But Eye for an Eye is a horror movie. And besides Grandma May’s empty stare, nothing genre related works. The confused Freddy Krueger-esque mythology feels Scotch-taped onto an indie drama. Nightmare sequences are … Eye for an Eye, After Watching This You Might Think the Director Should Have Gone to Specsavers!Read more
The 2024 Bram Stoker Award: A depressing night for quality children’s fiction
How can underwhelming novels win prestigious international gongs? In mainstream YA and MG awards, such as the Newbery (USA) and Carnegie (UK) Medals, this is just not possible. What makes the Stoker different is that the voting members of the HWA decide who win, the majority of which clearly know … The 2024 Bram Stoker Award: A depressing night for quality children’s fictionRead more
The Captive by Kit Burgoyne, A satirical anti-capitalist horror debut for fans of Rosemary’s Baby!
The Captive by Kit Burgoyne, A satirical anti-capitalist horror debut for fans of Rosemary’s Baby! From a new voice in horror comes a satirical Rosemary’s Baby for our conspiratorial present in which anti-capitalist activists unwittingly unleash staggering demonic forces when they kidnap a pregnant heiress. Man Booker Prize longlisted author Ned Beauman … The Captive by Kit Burgoyne, A satirical anti-capitalist horror debut for fans of Rosemary’s Baby!Read more
Update Your Address Books! Important Email Change for Jim McLeod & Ginger Nuts of Horror
Update Your Address Books! Important Email Change for Jim McLeod & Ginger Nuts of Horror Hey everyone, it was fantastic connecting with so many authors, publishers, and publicists at Cymera this past weekend! Those face-to-face conversations are invaluable. However, one thing became terrifyingly clear during our chats: my old email address … Update Your Address Books! Important Email Change for Jim McLeod & Ginger Nuts of HorrorRead more
A Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper, a Dark Decent into Madness and Desire!
A Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper, a Decent into Madness and Desire! Piper’s bold fusion of eroticism and horror vividly challenges genre boundaries, offering a narrative that is as intellectually provocative as it is viscerally terrifying. Within its pages, readers are drawn into a labyrinthine world where their deepest … A Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper, a Dark Decent into Madness and Desire!Read more