Burke loves Halloween. Like, a lot. He fits right in with the rest of us creepy loving, horror craving dorks, and his stories prove it. He’s not afraid to write sad endings or to place his charming humor where he sees fit. Plus, these 9 are all seasonal AF. And that’s all you really need … Continue reading
This was one of my picks for the October issue of Fangoria because it’s beyond stellar. The Remaking is a fusion of urban legend (based off a RL place’s tragedy), horror cinema/culture, and classic ghost story. It was remarkable to read a piece of fiction that was set in a world that I’m very familiar … Continue reading
If you’re a lifelong fan of Scooby Doo like I am, there’s little doubt you won’t love every page of this book. Call it a grown up version of the gang with drugs, social anxiety, and juicy secrets. That being said, you’ll dig the characters and the shenanigans they reluctantly get into. Author Cantero has … Continue reading
Elizabeth is one of those books I wished I’d read much, much sooner. Lost in the whirlwind that is time, it was reprinted by the stellar Valancourt Books and is finally getting the recognition it deserves. Right off the bat it grabs you. Think Lolita meets Suspiria. The protagonist (or antagonist?) could fall in line … Continue reading
I read this novella over a course of 2 plane rides earlier this year and its stuck with me ever since. It’s such a unique take on the holiday and incredibly voiced. It brings out that darkness we’ve seemingly lost in the shelves of glittery and pastel decorations. The protagonist is reluctant and real. It’s … Continue reading
Edited by author and screenwriter Vanessa Morgan, Strange Blood brings together a collection of vampy-movie memoirs by eclectic horror fans and personalities. These essays range from personal stories, theme analyses and general summaries. Continue reading
I always take a moment of pause when I type “her” instead of “him.” I think about how often we speak of authors as “she” and not “he” and it’s not nearly enough. I wonder what women will become a part of the masters of horror lists we are so adept at rattling off when … Continue reading
