The Psychotronic Book Club: Adventures in getting older teens to read (horror) I have been a school librarian for nearly thirty years, working in three very different schools and over that period have run many successful (with a few misfires along the way) book clubs. By far the most rewarding … The Psychotronic Book Club: Adventures in getting older teens to read (horror)Read more
horror fiction review
Everything the Darkness Eats by Eric Larocca
For an author that’s become something of a name in horror lit recently, it’s worth remembering that Larocca is still just beginning their professional career, and a debut novel is going to have awkward parts as the author hones their craft Justin Allec Everything the Darkness Eats by Eric Larocca … Everything the Darkness Eats by Eric LaroccaRead more
Wounds To Wishes (Dark Tides book 1)
the closing chapter is absolutely brutal, leaving me with a sense of bleak, inescapable fatalism and dread. Kit Power Wounds To Wishes is the first title in a new series from Crystal Lake. Called Dark Tides, these titles encompass works that sit on the boundaries of the horror, thriller and suspense genres. … Wounds To Wishes (Dark Tides book 1)Read more
Review – The Inconsolables by Michael Wehunt
The Inconsolables by Michael Wehunt A Horror Book Review by Michael Botur Seven years since Atlanta author Michael Wehunt set a high standard for lyrical prose with the acclaimed Greener Pastures, the Southern Gothic short story specialist is back with a collection of ten tales. The reason for the title? … Review – The Inconsolables by Michael WehuntRead more
YA and MG Horror Roundup
YA and Middle-Grade Horror Roundup, June 2023 The YA and MG Horror roundup reviews took a slight break thanks to the website hack, but they will bounce back in style with nine new books in this latest feature. Six of the books are YA and the other three roughly Middle … YA and MG Horror RoundupRead more
Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina -Book Review
Sisters of the Lost Nation a new horror book review from Ryan Tan the short chapters and simple prose make Sisters of the Lost Nation extremely accessible. Nick Medina’s debut novel makes me excited to see what else he has to offer. ryan tan In Sisters of the Lost Nation, … Sisters of the Lost Nation by Nick Medina -Book ReviewRead more
Jamie Hallow and The End of The World
A thrilling horror adventure story, filled with raw and honest anger at the world around us. Captivating, heartfelt and utterly compelling Jamie Hallow is the hero we all need now. Jim Mcleod Jamie Hallow and the End of the World by A.V. Wilkes ASIN : B0C4C5ZPG4Publisher : … Jamie Hallow and The End of The WorldRead more
The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat Segaloff
As The Exorcist hits fifty, its legacy and cultural impact is examinedin this fascinating deep dive into the legendary horror film Tony Jones The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat Segaloff Publisher : Citadel (25 July 2023)Language : EnglishHardcover : 304 pagesISBN-10 … The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear by Nat SegaloffRead more
We All Fall Before The Harvest by C. M. Forest
C. M. Forest is an excellent author with a vivid imagination. The stories I have read by Forest are always an adventure with lots of horror and suspense. He is a master at pulling you into his stories and keeping the pace all the way up to the end. Any … We All Fall Before The Harvest by C. M. ForestRead more
Tony Jones
Tony Jones has been a school librarian for thirty years and a horror fanatic for much longer. In 2014 he co-authored a history book called The Greatest Scrum That Ever Was, which took almost ten years to research and write. Not long after that mammoth job was complete, he began … Tony JonesRead more
An Alternative YA Bram Stoker Award
Below you will find Tony Jones‘ alternative YA Bram Stoker Award listing. No website in the world provides as much coverage of YA horror/dark fiction as the Ginger Nuts of Horror and for the last number years, we have reviewed all the books featured on the HWA YA Bram Stoker … An Alternative YA Bram Stoker AwardRead more
Mark Walker
Hi! I’m Mark Walker, a writer living in Gloucestershire with my family and a plethora of pets ranging from the practicality of Chickens to the downright creepiness of Tarantulas. I dabble in all kinds of writing, particularly screenwriting and short stories, but am branching out and have started working on … Mark WalkerRead more
Nathan Ballingrud a Horror Author Interview
How Nathan Ballingrud came to have a Strange new life “Mars, to me, was a wildly romantic place. It was a countryside of the imagination.” Today we have an exclusive Interview with Shirley Jackson Award-winning author Nathan Ballingrud conducted by horror writer and journalist Michael Botur The year is 1931 … Nathan Ballingrud a Horror Author InterviewRead more
Cats Luv Coffee Book Reviews
Valerie blames her fondness of horror on staying up until 3AM in the 80s watching Nightmare on Elm Street and not telling her parents. Despite her affinity for gothic and supernatural horror, she is still inclined towards horror that is both terrifying and funny. (Thanks a lot, Freddy.) She lives … Cats Luv Coffee Book ReviewsRead more
Horror Book Review – Grief Rituals By Sam Richard
Something for everyone, but it will be triggering for some, especially those with recent, or deep relationships with grief. So, proceed with caution but, dare I say it, as upsetting as some of these tales can be, there is opportunity for catharsis and peace within them as well. Mark Walker … Horror Book Review – Grief Rituals By Sam RichardRead more