Something has walked the floors of the Ormen for almost a century. Something that craves revenge… A Haunting in the Arctic by C.J. Cooke – a horror book review by Jim Mcleod. It always amazes me when creative minds find a common theme and thematic way to present their work; … A Haunting in the Arctic by C.J. CookeRead more
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Amanda Jayatissa and her Childhood Fears.
Amanda Jayatissa and her Childhood Fears. I’ve always considered myself supremely lucky because my mother never censored what I read or watched as a child. If I could understand the words (and there was an ever-present dictionary for when I didn’t), everything was fair game. Which was great because I … Amanda Jayatissa and her Childhood Fears.Read more
The Keeper of the Key by Nicole Willson, Cover Reveal!
The Keeper of the Key is a bit of a departure from the last couple of books I’ve had published. For one thing, it’s actually set in the present day. It’s also my first YA novel. I think of it as a cross between Bluebeard and The Haunting of Hill … The Keeper of the Key by Nicole Willson, Cover Reveal!Read more
YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, February 2024
YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, February 2024 In our second Young Adult (YA) and Middle Grade (MG) Roundup of 2024 we have eight new books for you to investigate further. We will start with the two MG titles and I had a great time with Gabriel Dylan’s Shiver Point … YA and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, February 2024Read more
What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman
What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman A horror book review by Jim McLeod (no relation) “Jaws made me terrified of the sea, Masterton made me terrified of Ells, and now What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod Chapman has ensured I will never eat crabcakes again!!” Every now … What Kind of Mother by Clay McLeod ChapmanRead more
Rob Costello is Dancing with Bears in His Eyes.
Recently, we enjoyed conversing with horror author Rob Costello to celebrate the launch of his new collection, Dancing Bears. We discussed his inspiration for writing horror stories and the creative process he goes through while writing his books. Rob also shared some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about his new collection, giving … Rob Costello is Dancing with Bears in His Eyes.Read more
Adam Nevill, All the Fiends of Hell, a Horror Book Review
All the Fiends of Hell by Adam Nevill, Horror Book Review Adam Nevill delivers an apocalypse like none other, with humankind fading out with a near silent whimper Since The Reddening (2019) was released Adam Nevill has since dropped three further novels, with his latest All the Fiends of Hell … Adam Nevill, All the Fiends of Hell, a Horror Book ReviewRead more
Darkness by John Saul, My Life In Horror
Darkness by John Saul, My Life In Horror It was also through Darkness by John Saul that I began learning the basic rhythms of horror stories, the means by which writers establish setting, character, and situation, and the techniques of tension and playing with reader expectation. Genre specification and its concomitant … Darkness by John Saul, My Life In Horror Read more
Small is Beautiful – or, why the short story matters by Tim Lees
Small is Beautiful – or, why the short story matters by Tim Lees It seems that publishers love blockbusters – or better yet, a whole string of blockbusters, especially where fantasy, SF and horror are concerned. So I suppose we must assume the public likes them, too. And some of … Small is Beautiful – or, why the short story matters by Tim LeesRead more
Clay Boy by Craig E. Sawyer: Uncovering the Human Mind’s Unfathomable Possibilities
Clay Boy by Craig E. Sawyer. A Horror Book Review by Damascus Mincemeyer Brigids Gate Press; 176 Pages; Available Now on Amazon It has been said that the human mind is the true final frontier. In that squishy gray matter between our ears originates every earthly idea, impulse, urge, desire … Clay Boy by Craig E. Sawyer: Uncovering the Human Mind’s Unfathomable PossibilitiesRead more
We Mostly Come Out at Night: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other Creatures
We Mostly Come Out at Night: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other Creatures Edited by Rob Costello An empowering YA anthology that explores what it means to be a monster, exclusively highlighting trans and queer authors On sale May 21, 2024, We Mostly Come Out At Night is a … We Mostly Come Out at Night: 15 Queer Tales of Monsters, Angels & Other Creatures Read more
Bloodalcohol by Michael Botur, A Horror Book Review
Bloodalcohol by Michael Botur, A Horror Book Review by Jeremy Roberts Publisher: Next Chapter To quote Marlon Brando playing Colonel Kurtz in Apocalypse, Now – “Horror has a face… horror and moral terror are your friends.” In Aotearoa, that face (deservedly) belongs to Michael Botur, author of Bloodalcohol – a … Bloodalcohol by Michael Botur, A Horror Book ReviewRead more
Young Adult and Middle-Grade Horror books for January 2024.
Young Adult and Middle Grade Horror Roundup, January 2024 Welcome to another year of ‘Young Blood,’ the Young Adult and Middle-Grade arm of the Ginger Nuts of Horror. January is kicking off in style with seven reviews, including an early contender for the Young Adult horror novel 2024. I recommend … Young Adult and Middle-Grade Horror books for January 2024.Read more
The End by Kayleigh Dobbs: What Makes It So Captivating?
The End by Kayleigh Dobbs – A Horror Book Review I bought my own copy of this book, because I’d enjoyed Kayliegh’s previous collection, Corpsing, and I expected this one to be a good time. My standard rules apply: I start more than I finish, I finish more than I … The End by Kayleigh Dobbs: What Makes It So Captivating?Read more
The House of Last Resort Weekend By Rebecca Rowland
The House of Last Resort Weekend A celebration of the new horror book from Christopher Golden, By Rebecca Rowland Photos by Tony Tremblay Brian Keene knows how to throw a party. Held January 18-21 at Portsmouth, New Hampshire’s Sheraton Hotel along the harbor of the Piscataqua River, The House of … The House of Last Resort Weekend By Rebecca RowlandRead more