News Round-up Week Ending 28 April 2023

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Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Out now from author Stephanie Parent and Cemetery Gates Media, The Briars Former ballerina Claire and dominatrix Ruby work at the Briars, a commercial dungeon in Los Angeles, which has been haunted by the benevolent spirit …

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Look Out For … The Salt Grows Heavy by Cassandra Khaw

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“With their latest, Khaw twists the fairytales of our past into a blood-splattered nightmare with horrors that linger long after the last page is turned.” You might think the fairytale goes this way: A mermaid comes to shore and weds the prince. But the story always forgets mermaids have teeth. This mermaid’s daughter has even …

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Meet the Writer: Wesley Southard

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Wesley Southard is the two-time Splatterpunk Award-Winning and Imadjinn Award-Winning author of nearly a dozen books. His work has been optioned for film and has also been published in Italian and Spanish. He lives with his wife and his son in Pennsylvania. Visit him online at www.wesleysouthardhorror.com. What first attracted you to horror writing? Well, …

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TIH 497: Caroline Kepnes on The Origin of Joe Goldberg, Writing Short Stories, and Kidnapping Barbies

TIH 497 Caroline Kepnes on The Origin of Joe Goldberg, Writing Short Stories, and Kidnapping Barbies

In this podcast, Caroline Kepnes talks about the origin of Joe Goldberg, writing short stories, kidnapping Barbies, and much more. About Caroline Kepnes Caroline Kepnes is the New York Times bestselling author of You, Hidden Bodies, Providence, and You Love Me. Her work has been translated into a multitude of languages and inspired a television …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 24 April 2023

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Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to.  Without further ado: The Lineup suggest seven horror film soundtracks to put you in the mood for nightmares Writer and editor Deborah Sheldon talks to The Ginger Nuts of Horror about the …

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News Round-up Week Ending 21 April 2023

Little Mutilations Coming soon

Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Arriving 28 April from writers Jess Landry, Sofia Ajram and Nadia Bulkin, and Crystal Lake Publishing, Little Mutilations Three Body Horror novellas by three Powerhouses of Horror. This anthology of body horror novellas: ‘The Night Belongs to …

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Look Out For … Vial Thoughts by Van Essler

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“With her debut novella, Essler presents a personal tale of generational trauma set in a strange world where knowledge is a deadly currency.” After inheriting her father’s estate, Lenora Leahill is prepared to take her place in the Age of Awareness … books can now be instantly consumed via injection from an Aqua Peritia cuff. …

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TIH 496: Max Booth III on Abnormal Statistics, Indiana Death Song, and 3 Eggs (with Robb Olson, The ARC Party)

TIH 496 Max Booth III on Abnormal Statistics, Indiana Death Song, and 3 Eggs (with Robb Olson, The ARC Party)

In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about Abnormal Statistics, Indiana Death Song, 3 Eggs, and much more. About Max Booth III Max Booth III is an author, screenwriter, and publisher best known for his work in the horror field. His latest book is the short story collection, Abnormal Statistics. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help …

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Evolution of The Dead

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Today is the second in a series of columns by David Moody to mark the release of Autumn: Exodus, the final book in his acclaimed Autumn series. Moody has been writing about the end of the world for almost thirty years. His novel, Hater, was optioned for film by Guillermo del Toro. Last time I was …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 17 April 2023

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Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to.  Without further ado: The Lineup present fifteen books for fans of Showtime’s horror series Yellowjackets Dread Central list seven unmissable short films by Hereditary director Ari Aster which you need to watch Bloody Disgusting …

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