It is with tremendous pleasure we announce the acquisition of a brand new story from T.E. Grau. His debut collection, The Nameless Dark, is a masterclass in short fiction and we couldn’t be happier to have acquired his second release. T.E. Grau says: I’m incredibly excited to announce my commission by This Is Horror to write …
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TIH 062: Helen Marshall on Fantasy Genre Misconceptions, Clarion West Writers Workshop and Rules of Writing
In this podcast Helen Marshall talks about Fantasy genre misconceptions, Clarion West Writers Workshop and rules of writing. About Helen Marshall Helen Marshall is an award-winning author, editor, and bibliophile. Her poetry and fiction have been published in The Chiaroscuro, Abyss & Apex, Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet, Tor.com and has been reprinted in several Year’s Best anthologies. Her debut collection of short …
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5 Must Read Horror Articles 12 October 2015
Welcome to Must Read Horror. The internet has been scoured once again for the week’s best horror articles, and the results are in: Let’s Talk About Horror in Art 31 Days of Halloween: Universal Vs Hammer Stephen King: The Top 10 Pure Horror Novels [MIND MELD] Embracing the Weird: Why We Love Weird Fiction Kid-Friendly …
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The Cutting Room: American Horror Story: Hotel
Set in Los Angeles, California, American Horror Story: Hotel centres around the enigmatic Hotel Cortez which catches the eye of an intrepid homicide detective. Playing host to the strange and bizarre, The Cortez is spearheaded by its owner, The Countess, who is a bloodsucking fashionista and also features two murderous threats in the form of …
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Look Out For… The Ragthorn by Robert Holdstock and Gary Kilworth and Perchance To Dream: Selected Stories by Charles Beaumont
Look Out For… The Ragthorn by Robert Holdstock and Gary Kilworth “The Ragthorn is an intelligent and erudite tale of obsession.” There were these two British writers, one lived in the country, the other in the city. The country writer loved to visit the city and partake of brandy and Greek kebabs in the local hostelry. …
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5 Must Read Horror Articles 5 October 2015
Welcome to Must Read Horror. The internet has been scoured once again for the week’s best horror articles, and the results are in: The Visit and Other Accidental Horror Films Why Sororities are the Best Settings for Horror, from the Creator of Scream Queens The Horror and Violence of ‘Alien: Isolation,’ One Year Later Toys …
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Grab Water For Drowning by Ray Cluley for just 99p!
Starting today, Water For Drowning by Ray Cluley is just 99p in the Amazon UK store. Buy a copy here. But don’t delay, this offer runs out at 8:00am on 10 October 2015. Not only does Water For Drowning include the British Fantasy award-winner ‘Shark! Shark! as a bonus story but Water For Drowning has been nominated for a British Fantasy …
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TIH 061: Ellen Datlow on The Best Horror of the Year, The Golden Age of Horror and Good vs. Great Stories
In this podcast Ellen Datlow talks about the golden age of horror, the best horror of the year and much more. About Ellen Datlow Ellen Datlow has been editing science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction for over thirty years as fiction editor of OMNI Magazine and editor of Event Horizon and SCIFICTION. She currently acquires short …
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News Round-up Week Ending 2 October
FrightFest Halloween event announced The organisers of FrightFest have announced details of their Halloween event at the Prince Charles Cinema in London. The event will feature guest appearances from James Purefoy and Olga Kurylenko and UK and world premières of numerous films including The Vatican Tapes, The Unspoken and Momentum. For tickets, check out the cinema’s website. Joe …
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The Cutting Room: The Witch
William and Katherine lead a devout Christian life with their five children in the remote wilderness of 1630s New England. When their newborn son suddenly disappears and their crops fail, the family begin to turn on each other and soon find themselves being torn apart by a malevolent force of black magic. Why we’re looking …
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