G.P. Ritchie I grew up in Glasgow and was educated there, getting a degree in Computer Science and Microprocessor Systems. Since graduation I’ve spent small pockets of time working in Manchester, Dublin, and Utrecht, but mainly I’ve been in Edinburgh. I’ve always worked in the technology sector, usually in software … G.P. RitchieRead more
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Why drag Jekyll and Hyde kicking and screaming into the crime genre?
Why drag Jekyll and Hyde kicking and screaming into the crime genre? by Tim Major Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is one of those Victorian Gothic masterpieces that feature characters so well-known as to have eclipsed the tales in which they first appeared. Like … Why drag Jekyll and Hyde kicking and screaming into the crime genre?Read more
August 2024 YA Horror Roundup: Engaging Teenage Fiction
August 2024 YA Horror Roundup: Engaging Teenage Fiction Our latest YA roundup has a fine range of engaging teenage fiction, four of the nine authors featured in my own almanac, The YA Horror 400, which was published last June. If you want to take an ultra-deep dive into the world … August 2024 YA Horror Roundup: Engaging Teenage FictionRead more
The Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman, Book Review
The Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman, a book review by Jim Mcleod I have not read much fantasy in the 16 years I have been running Ginger Nuts of Horror. It was never a conscious decision; it was simply down to the fact that time was limited, and horror has … The Daughters War by Christopher Buehlman, Book ReviewRead more
Lucas Mangum, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk
Lucas Mangum, Putting the Splatter into Splatterpunk By Lionel Ray Green For Lucas Mangum, third time’s the charm at the Splatterpunk Awards. After receiving nominations in 2021 and 2020, Mangum won his first trophy at the 2024 Splatterpunk Awards for his novella Snow Angels. Born in San Diego and raised … Lucas Mangum, Putting the Splatter into SplatterpunkRead more
Strange Darling
Strange Darling Nothing is what it seems when a twisted one-night stand spirals into a serial killer’s vicious murder spree. Release date: 20 September 2024 Director: J.T. Mollner A Horror Movie Review by Adam Barney “Are you a serial killer?” A question usually asked in jest during a first date, but you … Strange DarlingRead more
The Beast Within (2024)
The Beast Within (2024) Directed by Alexander J Farrell Written by Greer Ellison and Alexander J. Farrell A Horror Movie Review by: Mark Walker After a series of strange events leads her to question her family’s isolated life on a fortified compound deep in the English wilds, 10-year-old Willow follows … The Beast Within (2024) Read more
Do Horror Movies Need to Improve Or Are We in the Golden Age of the Genre?
Do Horror Movies Need to Improve Or Are We in the Golden Age of the Genre? Source: Pixabay According to findings by Statista, horror movies were placed fourth in 2021 for the amount of revenue that was generated at the box office. A total of £40.8 million was grossed that … Do Horror Movies Need to Improve Or Are We in the Golden Age of the Genre?Read more
Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist – A My life in Horror
Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist – A My life in Horror There was a particular book when I was very, very young, a book that sat high up on my Mother’s bookshelves in the living room. I can’t recall precisely when its cover snared my attention; only that I was … Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist – A My life in HorrorRead more
Folk Horror Short Stories (Beyond and Within) edited by Paul Kane & Marie O’Regan
Folk Horror Short Stories (Beyond and Within) edited by Paul Kane & Marie O’Regan In Flame Tree Press’ latest anthology in their ‘Beyond & Within’ series, aiming to showcase a variety of writers, voices, and backgrounds, Paul Kane and Marie O’Regan bring together the various tributaries of folk horror to create … Folk Horror Short Stories (Beyond and Within) edited by Paul Kane & Marie O’ReganRead more
The Broken Binding Launches Publishing Arm – Breaking News
The Broken Binding Press will publish Science Fiction and Fantasy. Launched during lockdown, independent bookshop The Broken Binding has seen a meteoric rise in the publishing industry, focusing on bespoke Sci Fi and Fantasy special edition subscription boxes, as well as branching out into exclusive and limited editions of genre … The Broken Binding Launches Publishing Arm – Breaking NewsRead more
Joshua Chaplinsky – 10 Books that Influenced Letters to the Purple Satin Killer
10 Books that Influenced Letters to the Purple Satin Killer by Joshua Chaplinsky My new book, Letters to the Purple Satin Killer, comes out August 6th from CLASH Books. It is a dark epistolary novel that explores the aftermath of a serial killer’s crimes via the correspondence he receives while … Joshua Chaplinsky – 10 Books that Influenced Letters to the Purple Satin KillerRead more
Mood Swings by Dave Jeffery: Exploring a Literary Labyrinth
Mood Swings by Dave Jeffery Over the last decade I have read and reviewed a fair bit of Dave Jeffery’s impressive and varied output, with Mood Swings being my first serious encounter with his short story output. Some of the eight stories in this micro-collection have been previously released in … Mood Swings by Dave Jeffery: Exploring a Literary LabyrinthRead more
Penance: A Dark Fiction Novel by Lee Glenwright
Penance: A Dark Fiction Novel by Lee Glenwright Independently published author Lee Glenwright is proud to announce the release of Penance. Sunderland, UK, August 2024: Lee Glenwright announces the release of Penance, a novel of dark fiction from author Lee Glenwright, available as a paperback or Kindle e-book from September … Penance: A Dark Fiction Novel by Lee GlenwrightRead more
Crypt of the Moon Spider: A Must-Read for Fans of Dark Fantasy
Crypt of the Moon Spider by Nathan Ballingrud, A horror Book Review by Tony Jones Welcome to the Barrowfield Home for Treatment of the MelancholyLocation: the Moon! (1923) The Strange (2023) was my eye catching introduction to Nathan Ballingrud, which became one of my favourite novels of last year. An … Crypt of the Moon Spider: A Must-Read for Fans of Dark FantasyRead more