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Look Out For … Devouring Dark by Alan Baxter

October 18, 2018
2 mins to read

“There’s a thin membrane separating crime and horror fiction, and Alan Baxter seems to have crossed that barrier, blending genres in ways that are organic, unpredictable, and thoroughly captivating.” Since his childhood, Matt McLeod has been consumed by a darkness. With a lifetime of experience in wrestling with this personal hell, he’s found a way …

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Book Review: Nothing is Everything by Simon Strantzas

October 18, 2018
9 mins to read

“A showcase for a writer who ought to be on the shelves of every devotee of dark, weird fiction.” It’s safe to say that Undertow Publications—in addition to producing some of the most beautiful books around—is home to some fantastically talented writers. Look no further than the publisher’s annual Year’s Best Weird Fiction, guest …

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[Preview] SU 010 The Lottery by Shirley Jackson (with Ladies of the Fright, Lisa Quigley and Mackenzie Kiera)

October 16, 2018
3 mins to read

In this podcast we preview episode ten of Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing in which we unbox and analyse The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, with special guests Ladies of the Fright, Lisa Quigley and Mackenzie Kiera. Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Show …

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Book Review: The Silent Garden: A Journal of Esoteric Fabulism

October 16, 2018
10 mins to read

“There is the sense that something special is going on here. Despite the variety and differing types of contributions, it all hangs together like an intricate tapestry or jigsaw puzzle.” It’s been said many times—both on this site and by various other people—that Undertow Publications are producing some of the most exciting books in …