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
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 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
Horror Movies Vs. Horror Games: Which Will Haunt You More? Both horror games and movies can give you a thrill, depending on how they’re made. Some games provide an immersive experience, so it feels like you’re in the middle of action. But some movies are even better, as you can … Horror Movies Vs Horror Games: Which Will Haunt You More?Read more
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 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
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
Malevolent Fairy by BB Clifford: Navigating Horror and Paranoia – An In-Depth Review A Horror Book Review by Carmilla Voiez. Content warning: horror, misogyny, rape, suicide. With its labyrinthine prose, twisting and turning, frequently circling back on itself, Malevolent Fairy creates a web of tangled lies and half truths. Ania … Malevolent Fairy by BB Clifford: Navigating Horror and Paranoia – An In-Depth ReviewRead more
The Haunting Weight of Perfection: A Review of Henry Corrigan’s Somewhere Quiet, Full of Light Henry Corrigan’s Somewhere Quiet, Full of Light (Slashic Horror Press, May 2025) is a masterful and chilling novella that reinvents the haunted house trope by giving the house a distinct, terrifying personality and a sinister agenda. … Somewhere Quiet, Full of Light by Henry Corrigan. The Haunting Weight of PerfectionRead more
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
Shapeshifting in Suburbia: How Bisexuality Made My Monsters by Em Reed The oppressive sense of alienation and dread doesn’t come from the fear of invaders in this case, but the stultifying suburban setting that enforces conformity and tries to root out the changeable, the unexpected, the strange… for the sake … Shapeshifting in Suburbia: How Bisexuality Made My MonstersRead more
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
Scares That Cares: Authorcon V – Trip Report Because I was attending with Stephen Kozenewski (author and publisher of my latest novella Millionaires Day), I got the gold standard STC experience, and that started with our arrival on the Wednesday evening, a whole 24 hours before the ‘Spirited Giving’ pre-show … My Unforgettable Experience at Scares That Cares: Authorcon V by Kit PowerRead more
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
May/June YA and Middle Grade horror roundup Our latest YA and Middle Grade roundup has a mixed bag of bangers and duds. My absolute favourite here was Mar Romasco-Moore’s Deadstream which is a terrific YA tale which will put you off livestreaming for life. My top pick from the Middle … YA and Middle Grade Horror Picks for May/June 2024Read more
