News Round-up Week Ending 3 March 2023

Sacrament

Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … New from editors Kelly Brocklehurst & Jamie Stewart and DarkLit Press, The Sacrament The Sacrament is a collection of tales that will take you to the depths of terror and despair. It delves into the unknown and …

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TOD 119 From Ambergris to Yuggoth: The Fungus Among Us Panel from NecronomiCon 2022

The Outer Dark presents “From Ambergris to Yuggoth: The Fungus Among Us” a NecronomiCon 2022 panel moderated by  Eric Schaller and featuring Rick Claypool, Nicholas Kaufmann, Jess Lewis, and Douglas Wynne. This podcast’s content was recorded in Providence, RI, on August 20, 2022. Show Notes The Outer Dark presents “From Ambergris to Yuggoth: The Fungus …

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Look Out For … Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova

Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova - cover

“Diving into family, loyalty, grief, and acceptance, Córdova examines the eternal question of nature vs. nurture with this stunning and horrifying debut novel.” After her son Santiago dies, grieving mother Magos cuts out a piece of his lung. Fueled by the questionable logic of an arcane folktale and her own fierce maternal instinct, Magos nurtures …

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TIH 487: Jordan Harper on Working in Hollywood, The Young Brothers Massacre, and Petscop

TIH 487: Jordan Harper on Working in Hollywood, The Young Brothers Massacre, and Petscop

In this podcast, Jordan Harper talks about working in Hollywood, the Young Brothers Massacre, Petscop, and much more. About Jordan Harper Jordan Harper was born and educated in Missouri. He now lives in Los Angeles where he works as a writer and producer for television. His best known books are She Rides Shotgun and Everybody Knows. In Hollywood, he …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 27 February 2023

Scaredycats

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 some horror reads which are more than simply jump scares and gore The Horror Tree feature an in-depth guide to writing effective horror stories Collider recommend …

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TIH 486: Eric LaRocca on Authenticity, Titan Books, and Writing Routine

TIH 486 Eric LaRocca on Authenticity, Titan Books, and Writing Routine

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about authenticity, Titan Books, his writing routine, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the …

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News Round-up Week Ending 24 February 2023

Closure

Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Available now from author C. C. Adams and Dream’s Edge Publishing, Closure Shirley Redmond has a job, a family, and a home; all things to be thankful for. In spite of her blessings, she feels discontent with …

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Look Out For … Lone Women by Victor LaValle

Lone Women by Victor LaValle - cover

“With his latest novel, LaValle presents a horrifying vision set in the unforgiving landscape of Montana, circa 1915.” Adelaide Henry has many secrets. Now she’s in serious trouble. One of her secrets killed her parents. She flees California in a rush and makes her way to Montana, carrying a large steamer trunk with her wherever …

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TOD 118 The Weird Has Always Been Female: The Women’s Canon of Weird Fiction Panel from NecronomiCon 2022

The Outer Dark presents “The Weird Has Always Been Female: The Women’s Canon of Weird Fiction” a NecronomiCon 2022 panel moderated by Ann VanderMeer and featuring Christa Carmen, Leslie S. Klinger, Nicole Givens Kurtz, Zin E. Rocklyn,  and Elena Tchougounova-Paulson. This podcast’s content was recorded in Providence, RI, on August 21, 2022. Show Notes The …

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Meet the Writer: Tim McGregor

Tim McGregor - author photo

Tim McGregor is the author of Wasps in the Ice Cream, Taboo in Four Colors, and Lure. A former screenwriter and active HWA member, Tim lives in Toronto with his wife and kids. And a ghost too, but we don’t talk about her. What first attracted you to horror writing? I was crazy about monsters since …

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