Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week …
Released today from Matthew Mercier and Crystal Lake Publishing, Poe & I
Welcome to Poe Cottage… Would you like a tour? Jonah Peabody takes a job as caretaker and docent for the last home of Edgar Allan Poe in The Bronx, but from the moment he moves into Poe’s Basement—where the caretaker must live—he finds himself also living inside a Poe story, stalked by a man who seems to be his doppelganger and who seeks revenge for past misdeeds.
Jonah claims to be hunting for his lost sister, but as the narrative shifts between past and present, it’s clear that he’s not telling us the entire story. What is he hiding and why? Haunted by the violent ghosts of his own family and Poe himself, Jonah must reconcile with his dark past before the dual shadow of guilt and grief buries him alive. Living in Poe’s Basement might just be his last chance at redemption.
The author himself lived in Poe Cottage many and many a year ago, and Poe & I is loosely based on that experience, but this is no memoir. It’s pure fiction. Or, as Poe might say, a hoax. This is a story that’s wild, funny, irreverent, terrifying, and soaked in melancholy, a tale of family ghosts, sickness, revenge, and weird museums of unholy treasures. Available today in eBook, paperback and hardcover, you can pick up your copy here.
From Dave Jeffery, author of the A Quiet Apocalypse series comes a series of micro-collections featuring a selection of peculiar tales from the best in horror and speculative fiction.
From Black Shuck Books, Mood Swings is the thirty-sixth in the Black Shuck Shadows series. Available to pre-order now in paperback, you can guarantee your copy here.
Out now from editor Robin Knabel and Inky Bones Press, There’s No Escape
Welcome. We’re glad you’re here. Take a deep breath as we prepare to whisk you back to the 1920s, the heyday of cinema and theater. Picture yourself in a theater a century ago. Velvet curtains, plush seats. Ornate sconces line dark walls. The smell of popcorn coated in sticky butter permeates the air. Lights dim. Bodies line the stage, or a screen flickers to life. Film spools onto a spinning reel, and jittery images appear. Monsters and horrors come to life before your very eyes.
Have you ever stopped to think about what would happen if they decided they didn’t want to stay on the stage or screen? What if their creators were equally gruesome? What happens when abominations of imagination come to life? The authors in this collection know what can happen, and they’re anxious to show you. Available now in eBook, with a paperback edition to follow, you can pick up your copy here.
Coming 26 July from Rick Hipson and Crystal Lake Publishing,
Dive into the world of book reviewing with this essential guide, perfect for anyone passionate about sharing their literary discoveries. Whether you’re an avid reader eager to promote your next favorite book and author, or intrigued by the prospect of receiving free books and earning from your reviews, this comprehensive guide is tailored for you.
Rick Hipson, with over two decades of experience as a seasoned genre reviewer and interviewer, offers a treasure trove of insights in this guidebook. From his early challenges to achieving recognition for his work in leading publications like Rue Morgue magazine and Cemetery Dance, Hipson shares his journey and the lessons learned along the way. This guidebook is packed with practical advice, real-world examples, and actionable tips designed to elevate your review writing skills to a professional level.
Whether your aim is to monetize your reviews, contribute to prestigious publications, or simply enhance your support for beloved authors, this guidebook, infused with Hipson’s expert knowledge, is an invaluable resource. It’s crafted to assist both budding and experienced reviewers in honing their craft, ensuring your reviews capture attention and make an impact. Available to pre-order now in eBook, with other editions to follow, you can guarantee your copy here.
KEV HARRISON